Firms promote Vietnamese handicrafts in Italy Nearly 40 Vietnamese firms are introducing their handicraft products like rattan, brocade and earthware items at the 2018 L'Artigiano in Fiera in Milan, Italy. The 23rd edition of the L’ Artigiano in Fiera takes place from December 1-9. It is an international industry event that’s been celebrating artisans across the world and their creations for more than 20 years. The event is also a rendezvous for Vietnamese handicraft businesses to promote their goods, such as rattan and bamboo products, brocades to international customers in recent years. In addition, Vietnam’s conical hat is featured in the fair’s promotional video this year. Trade Counsellor of the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy Nguyen Duc Thanh said the L'Artigiano in Fiera offers opportunities for Vietnamese firms to promote their products and study market demand, as well as learn experiences in production and design to meet the demand of consumers … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 11/12
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Russia Prime Minister to land on Hanoi this month, 4th visit to Vietnam
The Hanoitimes - The ministry did not give the detail of the visit but the two countries set up comprehensive partnership since 2012. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev will visit Vietnam on November 18-19, marking his fourth trip to the country since 2010, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced. General Secretary President Nguyen Phu Trong receives Russian PM Medvedev in Hanoi in 2012. Photo: VNS The MOFA did not give further details of the visit. Vietnam and Russia established diplomatic relations in 1950 and upgraded the relationship to strategic partnership in 2001 and to comprehensive strategic partnership in 2012. Defense cooperation highlighted Medvedev first came to Vietnam in October 2010 as Russian President with an aim to boost cooperation in telecommunications, banking, manufacturing, and space exploration. In this visit, he affirmed Vietnam was Russia’s one of the most important partners in … [Read more...] about Russia Prime Minister to land on Hanoi this month, 4th visit to Vietnam
World News in Brief: October 5
* The Italian government on Thursday dismissed concerns that the European Commission would reject its plan to raise deficit spending next year and signalled that it would not backtrack, even under market pressure. * The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions against a Turkish-based company, its top directors, and a diplomat of the Democratic People’s Repblic of Korea, accusing them of trading in weapons and luxury goods with Pyongyang in violation of international sanctions. * Pakistan has ordered 18 international aid agencies to shut down operations and leave the country, the ActionAid charity said on Thursday, in what would be Islamabad's latest move against foreign-funded groups. * Turkey's foreign ministry has summoned Saudi Arabia's ambassador for consultations over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi after he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkish sources said on Thursday. * Brazil's Ministry of Public Safety on Thursday began security operations … [Read more...] about World News in Brief: October 5
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 2/8
Can Tho invites investors to investment promotion conferenceThe Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will hold an investment promotion conference on August 10, inviting investors for 54 projects worth nearly 124 trillion VND (5.44 billion USD). At a press conference on the conference on August 1, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Thanh Thong said investors have already expressed interest in 44 out of the 54 projects on offer, and some are ready to start work immediately on 22 projects. He added that some projects attracted two or more investors, so the city will set criteria to select the best among them. Among the 54 projects, 21 are in real estate, 9 in culture-sports and tourism, 9 in agricultural and industrial infrastructure, 8 in transport, 4 in logistics and power, 2 in cultural-sport and health care infrastructure and 1 in information technology. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is expected to deliver a keynote speech and chair the conference, … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 2/8
Vietnam’s space industry makes strides in 10 years
In 2006, then Prime Minister Phan Van Khai approved the strategy for Research and Application on Space Technology for Vietnam’s socio-economic development. Almost two years later, Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin of the US on the creation of the Vinasat-1 satellite. The launch of Vinasat-1 in 2008 marked a milestone of the country’s space industry. Ariane 5 rocket with Vinasat-2 on board on its way to the launch pad in Guiana Space Centre in 2013 Along with economic benefits, it affirmed Vietnam’s sovereignty in space and its position by becoming the world’s 93rd country and the sixth nation in Southeast Asia to have its own satellite. Vietnam launched the Vinasat-2 satellite in 2012, and the remote-sensing VN Redsat-1 and micro satellite “PicoDragon”, which was made in Vietnam with the support of Japan, in 2013. A bigger satellite, “Micro Dragon” is expected to go into … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s space industry makes strides in 10 years