putting the north on the tourism map

Putting the north on the tourism map

Northern provinces are accelerating efforts to woo investors into tourism development.
foreign investment in agriculture yet to take root

Foreign investment in agriculture yet to take root

Vietnamese agricultural sector’s poor performance in wooing foreign investment has proven a headache for management agencies.
engine to gain traction with france

Engine to gain traction with France

President of the Vietnam Entrepreneurs Association in France (ABVietFrance) Nguyen Hai Nam talks with VIR about the association’s ambition to grow its presence in Vietnam and foster investment-trade relations between Vietnam and France.
central province eyes tourism growth

Central province eyes tourism growth

Thua Thien- Hue province is calling for investments into the tourism industry – in particular to take advantage of the province’s famous lagoons and landscapes while also boosting province’s attractiveness as a destination for MICE (Meetings-Incentives-Conventions-Events).
rice exports open for business

Rice exports open for business

As of February 14, 2011 businesses outside of the Vietnam Food Association will be eligible to export rice according to a new circular released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
tourism finds place in the sun

Tourism finds place in the sun

Vietnam’s tourism industry saw big success in 2010 with over five million foreign visitors, representing 36 per cent on-year growth.
e customs to benefit businesses operations

E-customs to benefit businesses’ operations

Promoting e-customs is a key task in 2011 to help accelerate administrative reforms and boost service efficiency.

Agricultural export prices set record

The export value of made-in-Vietnam agricultural, forest and seafood items set a record in 2010, reaching $19.2 billion, up 22.6 per cent against 2009.

SCIC payroll decree crafted

The Ministry of Finance is busy compiling a decree on the organisation and performance of the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC).