HCM City leader calls for speeding up equitisation of State-owned enterprises

Monday, Aug 12, 2019

HCM City needs to speed up equitisation of its 39 State-owned enterprises over the course of this year and next, Le Thanh Liem, deputy chairman of its People''s Committee, said.

Vinmec reveals results of largest Vietnamese genome research project

Tuesday, Jul 16, 2019

The Vinmec Medical System’s research group has revealed initial results of the Vietnamese genome decoding project after more than two years of research.

Viet Nam, Ivory Coast eye co-operation in agriculture

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Standing Vice Chairman of the HCM City’s People Committee Le Thanh Liem on Monday discussed measures to promote bilateral co-operation, particularly economic, with minister and secretary general of the presidency of the Ivory Coast, Achi Patrick.

Ha Nam grants licences for two projects

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Ha Nam Province People’s Committee on Wednesday granted investment licences for two projects, worth a total of US$52 million.

Viet-Pan Techno Park a model for FDI attraction: official

Wednesday, Aug 29, 2018

The Viet-Pan Techno Park in HCM City has served as a model for similar projects to lure foreign investors from Japan and other countries to the city, said Vice Standing Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem.

IFC to assist in building smart city

Friday, Apr 13, 2018

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will help HCM City build a smart city plan.

Vietnamese doctor awarded 2018 Nikkei Asia Prize

Wednesday, Apr 04, 2018

Nguyen Thanh Liem, a leading paediatric surgeon, has been awarded the 2018 Nikkei Asia Prize in the Science and Technology category.

Binh Duong urges investment in hi-tech fields

Tuesday, Sep 05, 2017

The southern province of Binh Duong will focus on the attraction of investment in hi-tech industries that are less labour intensive and more environmentally friendly.  

Sugar prices high despite imports

Friday, Jun 24, 2016

Government approval for importing 100,000 tonnes of sugar will help meet demand in the local market, but cannot bring down prices because the distribution system is poor, economists say.

German businesses look to HCM City

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

A delegation of more than 70 German enterprises operating in the automobile industry, manufacturing technology, communications, finance and insurance visited HCM City to seek investment opportunities in the southern hub.