Vietnam maps out a road to more wealth
November 14, 2011 | 11:10
Vietnam’s National Assembly has finished mapping out the country’s road to prosperity until 2015 but government cuts to investment capital could mean funding for the ambitious targets is hard to come by.
Sun shines on climate change initiatives
November 14, 2011 | 06:24
A key international community-backed legal framework will help Vietnam effectively respond to climate change.
Vietnam, RoK issue joint statement
November 10, 2011 | 11:01
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have issued a joint statement on the state-level visit to the RoK by State President of Vietnam Truong Tan Sang, affirming their intention to boost multifaceted cooperation.
National Assembly lays out future challenges
October 20, 2011 | 11:00
The 13th National Assembly’s second session opened this morning in Hanoi with a focus on approving five laws, one resolution and making targets for 2012 and 2011-2015.
13th NA’s first session to open on July 21
July 20, 2011 | 14:57
The first session of the 13th National Assembly will open in Hanoi on July 21 and close on August 6. It will spend 11 days on organisation and personnel work.
Time needed for FDI story’s happy ending
July 18, 2011 | 06:47
A 27.1 per cent on-year drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) registered in Vietnam in the first six months of 2011 has signaled the first downturn in the FDI inflows since 2008. Is this a matter of concern? Nguyen Mai, former vice chairman of the State Committee for Cooperation and Investment (now the Ministry of Planning and Investment – MPI), argues that only a long-term approach to FDI can bring a true answer.
Chia Se spirit set to live on in developing regions
July 11, 2011 | 09:33
The Chia Se Programme, funded by Swedish International Development Agency, has ushered in a new effective method for eradicating hunger and reducing poverty in the targeted provinces.
Vietnam on a sustainable development journey
May 02, 2011 | 12:48
“Economic growth must be harmoniously combined with cultural development and social progress and equality”
ADB in step with growth demands
May 02, 2011 | 12:40
On behalf of the ADB, let me start by thanking Vietnam for hosting the 44th Annual Meeting of the ADB this year. Vietnam is a founding member of the ADB and I am pleased that it is the first ADB Annual Meeting held in Vietnam.
North-west to put itself on the map
December 09, 2010 | 14:26
Despite its big potential, Vietnam’s north-western region is finding it difficult to coax more investment for the local socio-economic development. A sizable investment promotion forum on December 10 in Yen Bai province is expected to seek a remedy.
Vietnam aims for effective use of ODA sources
December 07, 2010 | 11:28
Deputy minister of Planning and Investment Cao Viet Sinh tells VIR about the country’s commitment to using official development assistance (ODA) efficiently on the occasion of the Consultative Group (CG) 2010 donors’ meeting in Hanoi on December 7-8.
Heat on to find solutions
September 22, 2010 | 21:28
Fast-industrialising Vietnam is seeking ways to mitigate its CO2 emissions to build a low-carbon economy to cope with looming climate change aftermaths.
New building blocks for fresh growth
September 20, 2010 | 14:46
Dr. Bui Vinh Kien, vice chairman of Bac Ninh People’s Committee, talks with VIR’s Kieu Linh about the province’s socio-economic growth in the first half of the year.
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