These achievements have been recognised and appreciated by the international community. According to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Viet Nam has created a "legendary story" in poverty reduction with its human development index (HDI) of 0.63 in 2019, ranked 118 out of 189 countries and in the group of countries with the highest HDI growth rate in the world. … [Read more...] about Vietnam posts remarkable economic achievements in 2016-2020 period
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Thanh Hoa: a promising investment destination
Apart from Nghi Son Port that can handle ships of 50,000 DWT, many seaports are under construction, such as Long Son, which is designed to accomodate ships of 100,000 DWT, serving as the door for the north-central region and the entire northern region to head towards the sea. … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa: a promising investment destination
US shares experience in environmental management
Hanoi (VNA) – The US’s experience in environmental management and air quality control in Vietnam were touched upon at a seminar in Hanoi on January 25. The event, themed “Solving the air quality crisis: from the US to Vietnam,” was jointly held by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the environmental protection agency under the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment, and Live & Learn Centre. Dr. Le Bich Thuy from the Hanoi University of Science and Technology pointed out the harmful impact of air pollution on human health and life, and called for joint efforts to find suitable measures to tackle the problem. Le Thanh Thuy, from the environmental protection agency, said given environmental challenges, Hanoi has increased investments in waste control and treatment. Eric Wolvovsky, an expert from the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, introduced the US’s adequate and strict policies and laws on environmental … [Read more...] about US shares experience in environmental management
Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam’s 2021 GDP growth at 7.8%
“Vietnam is a clear beneficiary, and we expect this trend to continue in the next couple of years as tensions persist. Vietnam will continue to serve as an alternative destination as countries and companies seek to reduce their reliance on manufacturing in China. This is positive for the country’s medium- to long-term growth prospects,” added Leelahaphan … [Read more...] about Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam’s 2021 GDP growth at 7.8%
Vietnamese firms thrive despite divestment of foreign shareholders
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The increase in Vietnam's stock market has helped foreign shareholders implement their disinvestment plans in Vietnamese enterprises. However, these activities will not have a significant effect on companies' internal systems. Foreign shareholders play important roles in supporting business activities and creating a good image for public listed companies. After achieving initial cooperative targets, some organisations plan to disinvest. Vietnamese companies witnessed the withdrawal of many foreign investors, but their businesses are still growing due to accumulative management skills during the cooperation period. Lucerne Enterprise Ltd and NS Advisory Inc Pte.Ltd of Nikko Indonesia sold millions of Licogi 16 (LCG) shares at the end of 2020. The Indonesian shareholders started to invest in LCG in 2014. The LCG shares price ended last Friday at 14,750 VND, up 96.4 percent year-on-year. The share price almost hit a … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firms thrive despite divestment of foreign shareholders