jica sign 290 million oda agreement for ben thanh suoi tien urban railway

JICA sign $290 million ODA agreement for Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Urban Railway

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with the Vietnamese government in Hanoi on December 29 to provide an official development assistance (ODA) loan of approximately $290 million for Line1 of the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway project.
hanoi sets new investment trade and tourism promotion plans for 2024

Hanoi sets new investment, trade and tourism promotion plans for 2024

With achievements made in 2023, Hanoi has set its tasks and plans for investment, trade and tourism promotion for 2024 to increase its effectiveness.
pasteur street craft beer fusing international expertise with local flavours

Pasteur Street Craft Beer: fusing international expertise with local flavours

Crafted by Vietnamese artisans using exclusive recipes, Pasteur Street's beers grace nine taprooms across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Patrons revel in these taprooms, enjoying premium craft beer while immersing themselves amid contemporary interiors boasting unique creative characteristics.
flower show being held in hanoi over new year

Flower show being held in Hanoi over New Year

To celebrate Christmas and welcome 2024, Thien Dieu Company, a member of the Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business Platform, is organising a flower show in Hanoi from December 21 to January 1.
nic runs on abb smart building tech

NIC runs on ABB smart building tech

The new National Innovation Centre (NIC) in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park, Hanoi is playing a key role in connecting the country’s domestic technology ecosystem with global networks, helping accelerate the country’s position as a regional innovation destination.
share auctions plunge to 16 year low

Share auctions plunge to 16-year low

Only three share auctions have been organised in the Vietnamese stock market so far this year, the lowest number since 2007, according to recent statistics from the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchanges (HNX and HoSE).
vietnam thailand forge educational cooperation

Vietnam, Thailand forge educational cooperation

Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 28 for a delegation of Thailand’s Udon Thani Rajabhat University led by its President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khanisara Thansunthornsakun.
hanoi to organise trade promotion fair for ocop items in haiphong

Hanoi to organise trade promotion fair for OCOP items in Haiphong

On December 21 to 24, the Hanoi Centre for Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion to host the trade promotion fair for OCOP items at AEON MALL Commercial Centre, Le Chan district, Haiphong.
hanoi medical university hospital and ge healthcare sign mou

Hanoi Medical University Hospital and GE HealthCare sign MoU

Hanoi Medical University Hospital and GE HealthCare signed an MoU for the education sector on December 18, marking the beginning of a collaborative journey aimed at transforming healthcare education and fostering cutting-edge scientific research in Vietnam.
youth coming together for a positive future

Youth coming together for a positive future

The interactive dialogue “Passport to Future: Creating Positive Change and Fostering Opportunities for Youth” was held on December 18 in Hanoi discussing the impact of globalisation and migration on youth.
what are the new drivers of productivity for vietnam

What are the new drivers of productivity for Vietnam?

Building on the momentum of the newly adopted National Programme for Improvement of Labour Productivity in early November, the Ministry of Science and Technology took action with a National Productivity Forum in Hanoi on December 12.
ocop event held in hanoi to welcome 2024

OCOP event held in Hanoi to welcome 2024

One Commune, One Product (OCOP) ran a promotional event from December 15-18 in Long Bien district, Hanoi to promote local specialities in preparation for New Year 2024.
green transportation towards sustainable urban development

Green transportation towards sustainable urban development

Green transportation is not just a trend but also a pressing task in building a sustainable future for urban areas in Vietnam, especially major cities like the capital Hanoi.
measures sought to increase localisation rate in wind solar power development

Measures sought to increase localisation rate in wind, solar power development

Experts sought measures to increase the localisation rate in wind and solar power development in Vietnam during a conference in Hanoi on December 14, aiming to realise the Party and State’s orientations and policies regarding technology application, transfer and development in the energy industry.
deputy pm calls for dells participation in digital transformation in vietnam

Deputy PM calls for Dell’s participation in digital transformation in Vietnam

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha received Robert McIntosh, Senior Vice President of US-based Dell, in Hanoi on December 14.