Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Cao Tran Quoc Hai updated participants on Vietnam’s achievements in 2017, noting that the country has continued to develop, ensured national security-defense and social order and promoted international integration. Overseas Vietnamese in Israel, RoK celebrate Lunar New Year He also highlighted the development of the Vietnam-Israel relationship, which has been deepened in a practical manner. Israel is one of Vietnam’s most important economic partners in the Middle East, with two-way trade exceeding USD 1 billion, he said, adding that the two countries have been conducting negotiations for a free trade deal which is hoped to help lift their trade to USD 3 billion. During his speech, Ambassador Hai also praised the unity among the Vietnamese community in Israel, and their contributions to the homeland’s development. The same day, a similar event was held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), offering a … [Read more...] about Overseas Vietnamese in Israel, RoK celebrate Lunar New Year
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Authorities greet Catholics, overseas Vietnamese on Lunar New Year
In Hanoi, Chairman of the People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung visited the Hang Bot and Thai Ha parishes in Dong Da district and presented 100 gifts to disadvantaged Catholic followers there. The event in Da Nang Parish priests Trinh Ngoc Hien of the Hang Bot Parish and Nguyen Van Kieu of the Thai Ha Parish both expressed their appreciation toward assistance from the capital’s authority in many years. In the southern province of Binh Duong, the provincial Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee held a gathering for close to 200 overseas Vietnamese, who came back to their hometown for the occasion of Lunar New Year holiday (Tet). At the event, Vice Chairman of the Binh Duong People’s Committee Dang Minh Hung acknowledged valuable contributions of the expatriate community to the country, asking them to continue supporting each other and working to promote the image of Binh Duong and Vietnam to international friends. Binh Duong has over 10,000 … [Read more...] about Authorities greet Catholics, overseas Vietnamese on Lunar New Year
Worldwide overseas Vietnamese celebrate Lunar New Year
Ho Chi Minh City authorities held a meeting on February 6 with overseas Vietnamese who have returned home to welcome the Lunar New Year festival (Tet). At the meeting, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong briefed the overseas Vietnamese on the city’s socio-economic achievements and hailed their contributions to the southern hub by conducting business, transferring technologies, and making recommendations to Ho Chi Minh City. He called on the overseas Vietnamese to continue to uphold their patriotism, as they build bridges between Vietnam and other countries worldwide, and work together to transform Ho Chi Minh City into an exemplary modern and civilised city. On the occasion, the municipal People’s Committee also presented certificates of merit to 13 individuals and five collectives for their achievements in 2017. Also on February 6, the Embassy of Vietnam in Bangladesh was making careful preparations for its New Year celebrations, bringing … [Read more...] about Worldwide overseas Vietnamese celebrate Lunar New Year
FMCG forecasted to grow fast during Lunar New Year festivities
With increasing income and a newfound hunger for better living quality, Vietnamese consumers are shopping more and more. They are no longer considered as the highest savers anymore, as they are ready to spend much on consumption, tourism, and household appliance goods.According to a survey produced by Nielsen, after essential living expenses, Vietnamese consumers are ready to spend on tourism, shopping, new hi-tech gadgets, and other entertainment services. The high growth potential of the economy and increasing consumption demand are expected to boost FMCG at the end of 2017 and in the first month of 2018.The results of Nielsen’s Market Pulse research showed that FMCG grew by 5% in the second quarter of 2017 in Vietnam, and 5.8% in the third quarter. This figure was forecasted at 6-7% in the fourth quarter. Additionally, an increasing number of super markets and grocery stores are spurring the growth of the FMCG segment in the country.In 2017, the market saw heated competition … [Read more...] about FMCG forecasted to grow fast during Lunar New Year festivities
PVOIL to run Lunar New Year promotion
PVOIL customers can buy E5 RON 92 fuel and diesel oil lower than the listed prices by VND500 per litre. Similar programmes were implemented in 2016 and 2017. PVOIL’s promotional campaign for Lunar New Year will also give away 1,320 coach tickets for disadvantaged students who wish to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Yen and Da Nang. PVOil said that all of its stations have replaced RON 92 with E5 bio-fuel since the beginning of the year. The sale of E5 at its stations reached 600-650cu.m per day, 70% of its total petrol sales. The corporation has 11 E5 mixing stations and is investing in other such facilities. It has ensured stable supply of E5 to its retail network of 540 petrol fuel stations and more than 3,000 agencies. … [Read more...] about PVOIL to run Lunar New Year promotion