pm issues ultimatum to speed up oda projects

PM issues ultimatum to speed up ODA projects

The Vietnamese government has lost patience over the slow disbursement of official development assistance (ODA) for several projects and the prime minister had to issue an ultimatum to speed up disbursement or risk losing this important capital source.
32 billion vung ro refinery and petrochemical project warned over long delay

$3.2 billion Vung Ro Refinery and Petrochemical project warned over long delay

The Phu Yen People’s Committee issued a warning to stop the project on Vung Ro Refinery and Petrochemical complex if the developer does not resume implementation. 
vietnam and russia open doors for heightened cooperation

Vietnam and Russia open doors for heightened cooperation

Vietnamese and Russian companies are increasing cooperation and more and more opportunities are opening to Vietnamese and Russian enterprises to form mutually beneficial partnerships.
policy makers place high hopes on new sme supporting law

Policy makers place high hopes on new SME supporting law

Policy makers expect the Law on Supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to boost SMEs in Vietnam.
economists warn of growing trade deficit towards south korea

Economists warn of growing trade deficit towards South Korea

South Korea has surpassed China, becoming Vietnam’s biggest import market.
mpi proposals to hit 2017 growth target

MPI proposals to hit 2017 growth target

To reach the 6.7 per cent growth target by the end of the year, Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) must grow by 7.1 per cent during the last nine months. Given the current situation of the economy, this goal seems to be a tall order.
trade deficit increases day by day

Trade deficit increases day by day

Vietnam’s trade deficit is becoming a burning problem as the country’s new free trade agreements are coming into effect.
mpi chiefs trip stirs dialogues

MPI chief’s trip stirs dialogues

A one-week visit to Japan by Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has provided great opportunities for both sides to share visions and promote mutual co-operation.
sun group confirmed as sole casino operator in van don

Sun Group confirmed as sole casino operator in Van Don

A recent document issued by the Quang Ninh People’s Committee stated that real estate developer Sun Group is the only one chosen to develop a casino in Van Don Economic Zone.
ninh thuan gives ultimatum to enfinity

Ninh Thuan gives ultimatum to Enfinity

The Ninh Thuan Provincial People’s Committee has given Enfinity Ninh Thuan Co., Ltd. one last chance to submit the required documents or else it would officially withdraw its approval for the company’s long-delayed wind power plant project.
samsung display to further break billion dollar threshold

Samsung Display to further break billion-dollar threshold

Besides Samsung Electronics, Samsung Display, another Samsung Group member is ambitiously ramping up investment in Vietnam, promising to hit $6.5 billion in early 2017.
15 billion horse racecourse galloping towards victory

$1.5 billion horse racecourse galloping towards victory

Even though the decree on sports betting has continued to be delayed, South Korean firm G.O. Max I&D still shows its determination in developing the horse racecourse in the northern province of Vinh Phuc by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the provincial leadership.
pm divides multi billion dollar power project among competing provinces

PM divides multi-billion dollar power project among competing provinces

The US’ ExxonMobil Corporation and Vietnam’s state-run oil and gas group PetroVietnam’s multi-billion dollar gas-to-power complex is a step closer to implementation as Prime Minister (PM) Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the project location.
quang ngai petitions for more incentives for vsip

Quang Ngai petitions for more incentives for VSIP

The People’s Committee of Quang Ngai has just sent a document to the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Finance asking for more incentives for Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP), investor of VSIP Quang Ngai.
sampling hanois pho one bowl at a time

Sampling Hanoi’s pho, one bowl at a time

Sweet, savoury and steaming hot are just some of the features of Ha Noi’s most esteemed bowls of pho. Ha Nguyen learns that the broth is what makes or breaks a dish.