skilled labour force needed for agriculture sector

Skilled labour force needed for agriculture sector

A professional, knowledgeable, and skilled labour force will be a crucial factor in the sustainable development of rural areas, contributing to the reinforcement of agriculture's role as the backbone of the economy, explains Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Le Minh Hoan.
the pride of agricultural backbone

The pride of agricultural backbone

Vietnam’s agriculture has reaped many achievements last year. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan writes about how the sector will continue sailing forward in the new year.
narrowing the gap for ppps in health

Narrowing the gap for PPPs in health

The gap between the investment need for health and the fiscal constraints has focused government attention on public-private partnerships, with more than 1,000 such ventures being implemented in developed countries. Le Minh Sang, health specialist at World Bank Vietnam, explains why managing such contacts is challenging even in mature markets.
qatar airways named official title sponsor of fc barcelona asia tour

Qatar Airways named official title sponsor of FC Barcelona Asia Tour

Qatar Airways has been named the official title sponsor of the FC Barcelona Asia Tour 2013 to be held in Thailand and Malaysia next month.
metro cash carry contributing to quality of life in vietnam

Metro Cash & Carry contributing to quality of life in Vietnam

The leading international wholesaler Metro Cash & Carry continues improving quality of life in Vietnam by ensuring food safety along the complete supply chain.
alstom intel join hands

Alstom, Intel join hands

Alstom Grid and Intel yesterday signed a global agreement to combine expertise and work together on solutions and technologies for smart grids and smart cities.
alstom to build a power plant in bangkok

Alstom to build a power plant in Bangkok

Alstom, a global leading company in power generation and power transmission, in consortium with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation, has won a contract to build the 850 MW North Bangkok combined-cycle power plant (CCPP) block 2 and supply its equipment.
siemens is helping the victims of the disaster in japan

Siemens is helping the victims of the disaster in Japan

Siemens is conducting an international fundraising campaign to help the victims of the earthquake and its aftermath in Japan.
siemens secures follow up orders in bangkok

Siemens secures follow-up orders in Bangkok

“Complete mobility”: Backbone of the rapid transit system in the Thai capital
mitsui set to follow in maersks wake

Mitsui set to follow in Maersk’s wake

Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines becomes the second foreign shipping provider to win a licence to operate as a wholly-foreign-owned company in Vietnam after Danish shipping logistics firm Maersk A/S.

$500m shipping plan floated

A South Korean ship manufacturer’s proposed project in the central province of Khanh Hoa is expected to boost local economic development and contribute to bringing Vietnam into the top ranks of world shipbuilders.
party probes ethics

Party probes ethics

The ongoing Communist Party of Vietnam’s 10th Congress has frankly criticised the deteriorating morality of a lot of Party members and high-ranking cadres, seeing the trend as an obstacle to the all-round reform process and a threat to the investment environment.
anti corruption issues to hang over congress

Anti-corruption issues to hang over Congress

Weeding out corruption, though not top on the upcoming Vietnam Communist Party’s 10th Congress’ agenda, will still be a central topic for delegates who represent the Party’s three million members.

FIE equitisation extension

The government has agreed to extend the deadline for application submissions for foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) wishing to convert to shareholding companies.

Billion dollar project on cards

A $1 billion venture once dubbed Vina Las Vegas may have finally hit the jackpot, but only after the controversial casino component of the project was temporarily put on hold.