Viet Nam’s GDP size last year increased by about 1.4 times compared to 2015. The country completed the national target programme on new-style rural area building nearly 2 years ahead of the roadmap, with about 63 per cent of communes nationwide meeting the programme’s standard by the end of 2020, against the set target of 50 per cent. … [Read more...] about Vietnam posts remarkable economic achievements in 2016-2020 period
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Looking back at Vietnam’s external affairs over the past 35 years
It was published on the occasion of the 13th National Party Congress this week. The article reviewed milestones of Vietnamese foreign affairs policies mentioned in the Party documents since 1986 and looked into diplomatic achievements and lessons learned over the past 35 years. Minh called the first period of đổi mới (from 1986 to 1995) the period of “breaking the embargo siege and bringing the country out of serious economic crisis”. The Communist Party of Vietnam reviewed the changing regional and global situation to respond to the new developments and determine foreign policies and directions in the new situation. In Politburo Resolution No 13 in May 1988, the Party set the policy of co-existence in peace. Accordingly, Vietnam would be able to maintain independence and build a socialist state with a strong economy, defence and the expansion of international co-operation relations. Vietnam's foreign policy was consolidated at the seventh Party … [Read more...] about Looking back at Vietnam’s external affairs over the past 35 years
Thanh Hoa: a promising investment destination
The fifth-largest province nationwide geographically, Thanh Hoa has a coastline of 102km, which is favourable for tourism and the development of seaports, along with National Highway 1A, the Ho Chi Minh Highway, the North-South railway and Tho Xuan Airport. It also has favourable conditions for aquaculture, especially shrimp, crab and seaweed. … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa: a promising investment destination
Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam’s 2021 GDP growth at 7.8%
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership could provide opportunities for local small and medium enterprises to move up the value chain with the simplification of procedures. Manufacturers in advanced countries such as Japan, China and South Korea may consider minimizing costs by outsourcing the final processing steps to less expensive ASEAN countries such as Vietnam to achieve cost benefits. … [Read more...] about Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam’s 2021 GDP growth at 7.8%
Online exhibition project promotes Vietnam’s heritage worldwide
U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink (L) poses for a photo at the launch ceremony of the “Wonders of Vietnam” project at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum last week – PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE U.S. EMBASSY IN VIETNAM HCMC - The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and Google Arts & Culture launched an online project featuring multiple highlights of Vietnam’s heritage sites late last week, aimed at capturing and preserving the beauty of Vietnam for audiences all over the world. … [Read more...] about Online exhibition project promotes Vietnam’s heritage worldwide