Tracks ahead schedule

At the meeting (Source: http://baodansinh.vn/) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu attended the 9th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, on November 9. Addressing the event, Deputy Minister Vu highlighted the positive and steady development of the forum over the past 20 years over areas of politics-society, economy-trade, cultural and people-to-people exchange. He proposed that in the coming time, the forum should further exploit the advantage of the two regions on development potential, cultural diversity and people’s dynamism to boost the sustainable, inclusive and creative growth of East Asia and Latin America as well as friendship among people of both sides. He thanked FEALAC member countries for supporting the project initiated by Vietnam in fostering East Asia-Latin America cultural exchange through the Hue Festival. He took the occasion … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends FEALAC foreign ministers’ meeting

A booth showing farm produce from Vietnam at the Rungis International Market in Paris in 2018. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - A week of events showcasing Vietnamese agricultural products is scheduled to take place at the Rungis International Market in Paris, France, from June 23 to July 2, according to the Hanoi People's Committee. The event will attract the participation of nearly 20 enterprises that will introduce typical and popular products of Vietnam including fresh and dried fruits, seafood, vegetables, canned drinks, processed farm produce, spices, tea, coffee and cashew nuts. The Hanoi People’s Committee described the week as an important trade promotion event which will enable firms to establish stable and long-term distribution channels for their products in France while promoting their goods to other European markets. It will also be a chance for businesses from the two nations to explore new cooperation … [Read more...] about Vietnamese farm products to be displayed in France

The VnExpress Marathon 2019 will be held on a beautiful road along the coast of Quy Nhon city on June 9. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - The VnExpress Marathon 2019 will be held for the first time in the coastal city of Quy Nhon in the south-central province of Binh Dinh on June 9. The marathon, to be held on a beautiful road along the coast, is expected to attract 5,000 local and international athletes in four categories: a full marathon (42 kilometres), half marathon (21 kilometres), and 10K (10 kilometres) and 5K (5 kilometres) runs. To date, more than 3,500 athletes, including 100 foreigners, have signed up for the tournament which is open to amateur and professional runners of all ages and nationalities. The event, which is coordinated by online newspaper VnExpress and the People’s Committee of Binh Dinh province, aims to spread the sport spirit in the community as well as promote tourist attractions in Binh Dinh province. Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh … [Read more...] about Quy Nhon city to host VnExpress Marathon

The workshop of the Ba Ria - Vung Tau Seafood Processing and Import-Export JSC in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Provinces in the southeastern region posted impressive economic figures in 2018, proving themselves an important growth engine of the whole country. The Binh Duong People’s Committee reported that the local gross regional domestic product (GRDP) rose 9.01 percent, with a 9.79-percent increase in the industrial production. The province attracted nearly 1.4 billion USD of foreign direct investment (FDI) and 5.2 trillion VND (222.8 million USD) of domestic capital. Last year, its export revenue increased by 15.6 percent from 2017. Exports by foreign invested businesses rose 17.5 percent to account for 80.5 percent of the total overseas shipments. As a result, Binh Duong recorded a trade surplus of over 4.8 billion USD, up more than 100 million USD from the previous year. The exports included wood, textile-garment, footwear, rubber, and … [Read more...] about Southeastern provinces’ economy performs well in 2018

A group discussion of the 14th National Assembly’s eighth sitting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Legislators adopted a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2020 on November 11 – the 16th working day of the 14th National Assembly’s eighth sitting. They also heard reports assessing the draft law on investment in the form of public-private partnership, the draft law amending and supplementing some articles of the Construction Law, the draft law amending and supplementing some articles the Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, and the Dyke Law. Also in the morning, they worked in groups to look into the draft law on investment in the form of public-private partnership. In the afternoon, after hearing a report on acquiring feedback on the draft Law on Reserve Force, and discussed contentious contents of the draft law. NA Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty said the NA Standing Committee will instruct compiling and assessing agencies to team up … [Read more...] about Resolution on socio-economic development plan for 2020 sails through NA