Vietnam’s economy set to thrive with new dynamics Vietnam reaped notable achievements in 2018, with economic growth hitting a record high of 7.08%, putting Vietnam on the list of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. New economic dynamics are expected to drive Vietnam forward in 2019 and help it achieve its 5-year plan targets by 2020. Vietnam risks lagging behind in the next decade if it can’t maintain its annual growth of more than 7%. In the government’s recent meeting, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said Vietnam is determined to create more breakthroughs across all fields this year in order to fulfill the 5 year-plan and 10-year strategy. One of the government’s biggest challenges will be helping economic hubs like Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang revive their growth. Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duy Khuong of Singapore’s Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy told VOV "It’s important for Vietnam to create a firmer foundation of international … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 15/2
Vietnam laos cambodia tour packages
More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets to be offered at Hanoi tourism fair
The Hanoitimes - In order to achieve the global sustainable development goal 2030, green tourism has been chosen as the main topic at the 2019 Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM). Vietnam International Travel Mart 2018 to highlight on hi-tech tourism VITM 2018 expects to welcome 679 businesses and tourism agencies Vietnam International Travel Mart earns US$10 million in 4 days More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets for domestic and international destinations, and nearly 20,000 cheap tours will be on offer at the 2019 VITM, scheduled to take place from March 27 to 30 at the fair, said Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association Vu The Binh at a press conference on January 10. More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets to be offer at the 2019 VITM. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn In order to achieve the global sustainable development goal 2030, the organizing board has chosen green tourism as the main topic at the 2019 VITM, Binh said. Attending the 2019 VITM, … [Read more...] about More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets to be offered at Hanoi tourism fair
Government News 10/10
Belarus, Vietnam expect US$500 million bilateral trade Vietnam and Belarus will hold a Vietnam-Belarus Business Forum to boost trade exchange towards the US$500 two-way trade target in the future, has said Vladimir Andreichenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus. On October 9, National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Vladimir Andreichenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus on the sidelines of the third Meeting of Speakers of Eurasian Countries’ Parliaments (MSEAP 3) in Antalya, Turkey. At the meeting, the Vietnamese NA leader assured Vietnam’s high regard for the development of traditional friendship and all-around cooperation with Belarus, noting that regular meetings between parliamentarians of Vietnam and Belarus indicate the sound and traditional friendship between the two nations as well as two legislatures. She also thanked Belarusian leaders for dispatching a … [Read more...] about Government News 10/10
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 18/8
Danang aims to attract Russian touristsThe central coastal city of Danang is striving to lure more Russian and European tourists in a bid to diversify international visitors, but it is facing some difficulties with weather conditions and air routes, which should be addressed to meet the target.The leader of the Danang government, who is on a visit to Europe, is working with Russian travel firm ANEX Tour in Moscow City to discuss a plan on tourism promotion. The tour is scheduled to conclude on August 21.Tourism experts noted that it is necessary to increase the number of Russian and European visitors to Danang City to diversify tourist sources, adding that certain factors, such as weather, may affect these efforts.Russian tourists tend to travel to Danang City between October and February to avoid freezing weather in their country, but unfortunately, this is also the storm season in the city.According to Nguyen Duc Quynh, deputy general director of Furama Resort Danang, many tour … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 18/8
March 26-April 1: Party chief successfully concludes France, Cuba visits
1. Party chief successfully concludes France, Cuba visits General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation paid an official visit to France from March 25-27 and a State visit to Cuba from March 28-30. During his stay in France, Party General Secretary Trong held talks with President Emmanuel Macron; met Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, President of the National Assembly Francois De Rugy; President of the Senate Gérard Larcher; laid wreaths at the statue of late President Ho Chi Minh to commemorate the national hero in Montreuil city and visited Choisy Le Roi City. While in Cuba, Party General Secretary Trong held talks with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) Central Committee and President of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba General Raul Castro Ruz. He had meetings with Second Secretary of the PCC Central Committee José Ramón Machado Ventura, Politburo member and … [Read more...] about March 26-April 1: Party chief successfully concludes France, Cuba visits