Govt official reassures there will be no rice shortage

Thursday, Mar 26, 2020

Viet Nam’s rice exports surged this year to 1.29 million tonnes worth US$602 million by mid-March, 26.5 per cent and 34.6 per cent up.

South Korean investors unveil smart urban area plans for Long An Province

Wednesday, Sep 11, 2019

With its excellent geographical location for trade and economic development and the potential to become the country’s leading agricultural hub, Long An Province is ideal for developing a smart urban area, according to experts.

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.

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.

FLC proposes US$1.07 billlion stadium in Ha Noi’s suburbs

Friday, Jan 18, 2019

Earlier this month, FLC Group submitted a proposal to the municipal People’s Committee to build a large-scale stadium, entertainment and golf course complex in one of the capital city of Ha Noi’s suburban areas such as Dong Anh, Me Linh...

Organic farming on VN agenda

Wednesday, Dec 26, 2018

Viet Nam has been making efforts to foster organic farming, including a decree issued last August which should be implemented as soon as possible, experts told a forum in HCM City on Tuesday.

Legal framework needed for virtual world

Tuesday, Sep 18, 2018

The legal framework in Viet Nam on the management and handling of virtual currency and property (coding) has still been primitive. Many legal issues related to this field should be further studied, said Le Thanh Long, Minister of Justice.

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.

City works to promote innovative start-ups

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

HCM City has d many programmes to support start-up activities, and has plans to expand its support to individuals and groups with poential, the Sai Gon Hi-tech Park Incubation Centre (SHTP-IC) has said.

HCM City pilots rental of public vehicles

Wednesday, May 02, 2018

A HCM City pilot car rental service for Government officials that began on Sunday is expected to save more than VND100 million (US$4,404) per month for the State budget.

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.

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.

US rate hike unlikely to have big VN impact

Thursday, Dec 24, 2015

According to Vietnamese and foreign business executives and analysts, Vietnamese businesses will face long-term challenges because of the US rate hike. They expect the Government to adopt reasonable exchange rate policies to mitigate the difficulties faced by businesses. Viet Nam News and Vietnam News Agency...

New constructions denied licences after fire safety violations

Tuesday, Dec 08, 2015

Ha Noi People''s Committee has stopped granting investment licences for new building projects in Ha Noi to Dien Bien Construction Company No1.

US tech giants to expand operations in HCM City

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015

The HCM City People''s Committee has given approval to US-based company Jabil to expand its operation in the city''s High-tech Park with an infusion of US$500 million.