itu digital world 2021 to open next week

ITU Digital World 2021 to open next week

Vietnamese and international businesses are expected to share opportunities in international cooperation in ICT to accelerate digital transformation.
techfest haiphong 2021 connecting startup ecosystem

Techfest Haiphong 2021: Connecting startup ecosystem

Techfest Haiphong 2021 has continued to inspire and motivate the local startup ecosystem for another year while at the same time promoting investment and business connections in this field.
asean ministerial meeting on minerals to take place this week

ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Minerals to take place this week

The 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Minerals (AMMin 8) and related meetings will be held in the form of teleconference in Hanoi from October 6-8.
mpi supports adidas and other factories in south to resume operations

MPI supports adidas and other factories in south to resume operations

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and southern authorities pledged to support adidas and other companies in overcoming the pandemic to resume soon.
standard chartered and britcham webinar discusses carbon markets and net zero

Standard Chartered and Britcham webinar discusses carbon markets and net zero

Standard Chartered Vietnam and the British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Britcham) on September 28 hosted a sustainability webinar entitled: “Achieving net zero, carbon markets and their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, perspectives from Vietnam and Asia”, drawing over 300 senior leaders of businesses and organisations operating in Vietnam.
cptpp member states discuss uks entry

CPTPP member states discuss UK’s entry

Expert groups of 11 members states of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) convened their first meeting via videoconference on September 28 to discuss the UK’s entry to the pact.
registered fdi up in nine months despite pandemic conference

Registered FDI up in nine months despite pandemic: conference

Despite COVID-19, foreign investors’ new capital registered in Vietnam reached 22.15 billion USD in the first nine months, up 4.4 percent compared to the same period last year, as heard at the Government Portal’s online conference held on September 27 with the participation of a number of localities housing foreign direct investment (FDI) projects.
vietnam becomes member of iaea board of governors

Vietnam becomes member of IAEA Board of Governors

A Vietnamese delegation led by Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien, resident representative of Vietnam to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), attended the 65th Annual Regular Session of the agency’s General Conference, which took place in Vienna, Austria, from September 20-24.
healthcare leaders gather to empower women to take care of their health amidst covid 19

Healthcare leaders gather to empower women to take care of their health amidst COVID-19

As more women have seen contraceptive interruptions and unintended pregnancies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare leaders have gathered in a virtiual forum organized by Bayer to underline their commitment to support women in taking control of their health and lives.
agriculture digital transformation forum attracts 1300 participants

Agriculture digital transformation forum attracts 1,300 participants

Vietnam Agriculture Digital Transformation International Forum 2021 attracted more than 1,300 Vietnamese and international delegates from across the world.
ierea 2021 first step of a long term dialogue for vietnam renewable energy auction

IEREA 2021 – First step of a long-term dialogue for Vietnam renewable energy auction

Vietnamese government agencies, policymakers, and relevant stakeholders have learnt about international experiences in renewable energy auctions, especially the selection of investors of renewable energy projects, helping them establish a legal framework for renewable energy auctions in Vietnam.
hcm city extends social distancing till september 30

HCM City extends social distancing till September 30

Ho Chi Minh City has decided to extend social distancing in accordance with the Prime Minister’s Directive No.16/CT-TTg till September 30, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai at a press conference on September 13.
vietnam ministry of health prepares covid 19 fight plan for 2022

Vietnam Ministry of Health prepares COVID-19 fight plan for 2022

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has had a meeting with scientists and health experts to discuss the 2022 strategy to prevent and fight against COVID-19, with a focus on vaccines, testing, treatment, and increasing the capacity of the national medical response system.
european firms confident in vietnams pandemic control

European firms confident in Vietnam’s pandemic control

European firms still showed strong confidence in Vietnam's ability to control the pandemic and for the Southeast Asian economy to pull off a strong recovery in a near future, heard an online conference organised by the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Vietnam on September 9.
eu businesses seek to solve covid 19 challenges

EU businesses seek to solve COVID-19 challenges

The European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) on September 9 attended a high-level meeting with the prime minister of Vietnam, government ministers, and the European diplomatic corps to discuss the ongoing challenges of COVID-19.