india to continue supporting hanoi in it training

India to continue supporting Hanoi in IT training

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 28 for Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Parvathaneni Harish who said India will continue supporting Hanoi in human resources training.
samsung explores new horizons in vietnam

Samsung explores new horizons in Vietnam

Along with investing $17 billion in high-tech complexes in Thai Nguyen and Bac Ninh provinces, Samsung plans to encroach on other sectors in Vietnam.
large scale investments promise fdi breakthrough

Large-scale investments promise FDI breakthrough

Many large-scale investment projects and cooperation agreements have been signed for the near future, promising a breakthrough in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in Vietnam.
leeman warned to have pulp mill license revoked

Lee&Man warned to have pulp mill license revoked

The $348-million pulp mill invested by Hong Kong-based Lee&Man Paper Group has been warned to have its investment certificate withdrawn due to violations of the Law on Land and the Law on Investment.
exxonmobil to kick off multi billion dollar gas to power complex in october

ExxonMobil to kick off multi-billion dollar gas-to-power complex in October

ExxonMobil Corporation from the US is completing the geological survey and build the design of the pipeline installation, aiming to conduct the construction of the onshore infrastructure of the Blue Whale (Ca Voi Xanh) gas-to-power complex located in the central provinces of Quang Nam and Quang Ngai.
new wave of billion dollar fdi projects hits vietnam

New wave of billion-dollar FDI projects hits Vietnam

In the first seven months of this year, Vietnam lured in nearly $22 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) with the comeback of multibillion dollar projects, promising a breakthrough in FDI attraction for the whole year.
experts deny worries over trade deficit towards south korea

Experts deny worries over trade deficit towards South Korea

Some experts have raised concerns over South Korea surpassing China in trade deficit, to become Vietnam’s biggest import market, however, others claimed these worries unfounded and considered it normal as Vietnam is integrating into the world economy.
ha noi asks uber to share database

Ha Noi asks Uber to share database

Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung asked Uber Group to share its database to help the city manage the number of cars and individuals in the network and income tax collection.
hanoi authorities seek support for tree related projects

Hanoi authorities seek support for tree-related projects

Hanoi will make public all the projects relating to tree planting and relocating in the area according to the city's chairman Nguyen Duc Chung.
singaporean flagship education institution signs with hanoi

Singaporean flagship education institution signs with Hanoi

On June 25. 2017, the Hanoi People’s Committee hosted the conference titled “Hanoi 2017: Investment Cooperation and Development” with the attendance of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai, and Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.
enhancing connection between foreign invested and domestic enterprises

Enhancing connection between foreign-invested and domestic enterprises

The improvement of connection between foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic enterprises needs cooperation among numerous stakeholders, as Samsung’s support only is not enough.
transport infrastructure harmony in quang ninh

Transport infrastructure harmony in Quang Ninh

One of the three pillars for sustainable development addresses the construction of a synchronised transport infrastructure. The north-eastern province of Quang Ninh has been inspired by this goal and is working smartly to help the nation achieve it. Nguyen Duc Long, Chairman of the Quang Ninh Province People’s Committee, offers further insight on the province’s impressive development. Thu Le reports.
japan visit strengthens bond

Japan visit strengthens bond

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will pay an official visit to Japan and attend the 23rd International Conference on The Future of Asia from June 4-8. Just before this visit, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung told VIR’s Nguyen Duc about the visit starting a new chapter in the two countries’ co-operation.
manufacture services drive growth

Manufacture, services drive growth

Despite numerous difficulties, the government upholds its 6.7 per cent growth target for the year. VIR’s Nguyen Duc talks with Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung about the driving forces behind the country’s prospects.
measures to reach 67 per cent gdp growth target in 2017

Measures to reach 6.7 per cent GDP growth target in 2017

The government will not propose the National Assembly (NA) to adjust the economic growth target in its third session, which is scheduled to take place on May 22, 2017. Dr Nguyen Duc Kien, deputy chairman of the National Assembly Economic Commission, told VIR’s Manh Bon that if Vietnam focuses on available solutions, and especially, the disbursement of investment capital, the 2017 GDP growth may be closer to the target of 6.7 per cent.