Gia Lai People’s Committee vice chairman Vo Ngoc Thanh grants an investment licence to a HCM City business. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoai Nam The Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on Monday granted licences to 10 projects with a total registered capital of VND5 trillion (US$220 million). The province also signed memoranda of understanding with 11 investors for funding totaling more than VND16 trillion ($700 million) during an investment promotion conference in Pleiku City to foster investment co-operation between the locality and HCM City In his speech at the event, the provincial People’s Committee vice chairman Vo Ngoc Thanh said from now to 2020, his province will continue to hasten the development of several sectors including hi-tech, agricultural processing, clean and renewable energies and tourism. Priority will be also given to support local enterprises to expand their co-operation with those from other provinces and overseas, he said. With its open mechanisms and … [Read more...] about Gia Lai lures $220million investment
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Points of interest at Investment Promotion Conference in Seoul
Over 400 South Korean investors and leaders of authorities, including Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), and Korea Exchange (KRX), as well as investment funds, investment banks and insurance companies participated at Vietnam’s Investment Promotion Conference in Seoul on April 18, hosted by Vietnam’s Minister of Finance. The Vietnamese speakers were bombarded by questions from Korean investors In his opening remarks, Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung highly appreciated the active involvement of Korean investors and partners who have helped build a sturdy rapport between Vietnam and Korea. Following some 25 years of formal diplomatic relations, the relationship between Vietnam and Korea has grown strong. Vietnam and Korea share many similarities in their cultural traditions, histories, and will for development. This is a very important factor to maintain … [Read more...] about Points of interest at Investment Promotion Conference in Seoul
Quang Ninh works to promote green growth in Ha Long Bay
The workshop on green growth in Ha Long Bay takes place on April 18 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Green growth in Ha Long Bay of northeastern Quang Ninh province was the topic of a workshop jointly held by the provincial People’s Committee and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on April 18. Scientists and researchers affirmed that green growth is the top concern of most countries in the world, especially in the context that the world is entering the 4th Industrial Revolution, and witnessing the green consumption trend. The promotion of green growth in Quang Ninh and Ha Long Bay in particular is not exception, the stressed. Norihiko Inoue, chief advisor of JICA, said the event offered a chance for JICA to introduce its green growth project in Quang Ninh and cooperation between Quang Ninh and Shiga prefecture of Japan, as well as giving information about the locality’s green growth strategy. Previously, with assistance of the … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh works to promote green growth in Ha Long Bay
Can Tho to boost Japanese investment in 2018
Can Tho will hold various activities in 2018 in order to increase cooperation and attract further investment from Japan, particularly the organization of a meeting between localities in the Mekong Delta region and Japanese firms on April 17-18. Workers at Tri-Viet International Co.,Ltd, a wholly Japan invested company in Can Tho city - Photo: baocantho.com.vn According to the municipal People's Committee of Can Tho, the city will also organize events concerning their investment cooperation with Japan, including the construction of the ICT Innovation Centre developed by Japan's Brainworks Corporation; a trade and investment promotion conference in Japan's Hyogo prefecture; a meeting with Japanese enterprises in Hanoi; and a dialogue between the Can Tho authorities and enterprises related to Japan; among others. There are currently six projects operated by Japanese firms in Can Tho with a total investment capital of over US$12 million, covering the areas of trade, services, … [Read more...] about Can Tho to boost Japanese investment in 2018
President encourages Thai businesses to expand investment
The President congratulated the Thai diplomat on his successful tenure in Vietnam, during which the bilateral strategic partnership was continuously consolidated. He expressed his delights over the fruitful traditional friendship between the two nations over the past year, while speaking highly of Thailand’s contributions to in the success of the sixth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit (GMS-6) recently held in Hanoi. He said the mutual trust and understanding have been enhanced through many important cooperative mechanisms like Vietnam-Thailand joint cabinet meeting, Joint Committee on Bilateral Cooperation, and Political Consultation. President Tran Dai Quang (R) and outgoing Ambassador of Thailand Manopchai Vongphakdi Both sides need to make meticulous preparation for the organization of cooperative mechanisms in 2018, particularly the fourth joint cabinet meetings in Vietnam, he said. The leader highlighted the two countries’ flourishing economic-trade … [Read more...] about President encourages Thai businesses to expand investment