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The factory of the Far Eastern New Apparel Vietnam Co. Ltd in Bac Dong Phu Industrial Park of Binh Phuoc province (Photo: VNA) Binh Phuoc (VNA) – Binh Phuoc , a province in the southern key economic region , recorded a trade surplus of nearly 700 million USD in first half of 2022, according to the provincial People’s Committee. The administration said thanks to proactive moves to ensure material supply for manufacturing and diversify export markets, local businesses have maintained the strong recovery trend and enjoyed good exports growth. They exported over 1.95 billion USD worth of goods in H1, rising 23.26% from a year earlier and equivalent to 50.74% of this year’s target. Meanwhile, the import turnover stood at 1.26 billion USD. The People’s Committee noted though there remain difficulties in export markets and goods flows, thanks to the experience gained during the long social distancing period in 2021, businesses have gradually ensured material supply … [Read more...] about Binh Phuoc posts nearly 700 million USD in H1 trade surplus

Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Van Mai (R) and Frankfurt Mayor Peter Feldmann at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) Mai said HCMC views Frankfurt as one of the key foreign localities in its external relations. He noted as there remains much potential for bilateral cooperation, the two sides should step up partnerships in trade, investment, information technology, science, environmental protection, and tourism. Meanwhile, Feldmann expressed his hope that in the time ahead, the two cities will further intensify exiting relations and expand cooperation to the areas matching HCMC’s interest and Frankfurt’s strength such as information technology, education, and environmental protection. During their working trip, the Frankfurt delegation will attend the opening ceremony of the city’s representative office in HCMC and an international automotive industry exhibition. They will also visit some German enterprises operating in the southern economic hub of Vietnam. VNA … [Read more...] about HCMC hopes for stronger ties with Germany’s Frankfurt city

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong has signed Decision No.1520/QD-BVHTTDL approving a project on the organization of the activities. Accordingly, a Vietnamese Culture Week will take place from August 9-14 in the Cambodian cities of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap featuring the culture, land, people, tourism and education of Vietnam. Art programs, both traditional and temporary, during the week will be staged by Vietnamese artists. The two sides will also sign a cooperation plan in culture and arts for 2023-2027. Meanwhile, a Cambodian Culture Week will be held in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City and southern Tra Vinh province from September 27 to October 2. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Cultural, art activities mark Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties

Three people have drowned at Tri An hydropower reservoir in the southern province of Dong Nai. According to the initial information, the three aged between 10 and 18 came to the reservoir to swim on Sunday afternoon. One of the victims found The local rescue force reached the scene after being informed and by 5:30 pm on the same day had found the bodies of all three in the reservoir. The victims are a 17-year-old woman, an 18-year-old man and a 10-year-old boy. The cause of the deaths is still under investigation. Tri An covers 323 square kilometres, stretching across the districts of Vinh Cuu, Trang Bom and Tan Phu. The reservoir is notorious for several drownings. … [Read more...] about Three people drown at Tri An reservoir

Crown Princess of Sweden Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree had a busy agenda in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday, as part of her three-day official visit to Vietnam. Crown Princess Victoria, her spouse, and a delegation of high-ranking Swedish officials arrived in the southern Vietnamese metropolis that morning to begin the last day of her Vietnam visit, which ran from May 6 to 8. The crown princess spent more than an hour touring the Saigon River, meant as an excursion to highlight issues relating to the city’s drainage system.  Several of the city’s iconic architectural structures were also pointed out during the tour. Crown Princess Victoria tours the Saigon River. Photo: Binh Minh / Tuoi Tre Her agenda also included a visit to Fram, a Swedish-Vietnamese Venture Building & IT-development company in District 1, on the afternoon of the same day. During the event, Christopher Brinkeborn Beselin, Fram’s CEO, shared with the crown princess about the development … [Read more...] about Swedish crown princess spends day in Ho Chi Minh City