new report highlights 20 years of economic and environmental benefits from crop biotechnology

New report highlights 20 years of economic and environmental benefits from crop biotechnology

A new report released on June 5 by PG Economics has found that over the last 20 years, crop biotechnology has significantly reduced agriculture’s environmental impact and stimulated economic growth in the 26 countries where the technology is used.   
hanoi enlists japanese help for 4 billion smart city development

Hanoi enlists Japanese help for $4 billion smart city development

On June 5, the Hanoi People’s Committee, BRG Group, and Sumitomo Group signed the $4-billion agreement to develop a smart city at the north of Hanoi, along the two sides of Nhat Tan-Noi Bai Highway.
vietnam and japan ready to deepen economic cooperation

Vietnam and Japan ready to deepen economic cooperation

The prime ministers of Vietnam and Japan affirmed that they will continue economic cooperation and hope to deepen this relationship for many more years to come.
kohler vietnam proud to contribute to vietnamese real estate industry

Kohler Vietnam proud to contribute to Vietnamese real estate industry

Vietnam Property Awards, though only three years old, has already proven itself as one of the most recognised and credible industry awards in the country, with the participation of the biggest names in real estate. This year, Kohler is accompanying Vietnam Property Awards for the second time as sponsor. Hoang Van Quyen, general director of Kohler Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Hong Anh about the award and its significance.
sustainability is key to ensure future prosperity for asia

Sustainability is key to ensure future prosperity for Asia

Green, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth is the key to ensure prosperity for Asia. This was Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s message in his speech at the 23rd International Conference on the Future of Asia.
sun group adds new masterpiece to phu quoc island

Sun Group adds new masterpiece to Phu Quoc Island

On June 10, 2017 at Melia Hotel (44 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi) and June 11, 2017 at InterContinental Asiana Saigon Hotel (82, Hai Ba Trung Street, Ben Nghe commune, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City), Sun Group will officially launch Sun Premier Village Kem Beach Resort.
major shareholder assures euro autos legal compliance

Major shareholder assures Euro Auto’s legal compliance

The official Vietnamese BMW distributor, Euro Auto Corporation (EAC), is not importing its newly introduced BMW 320i Sport illegally as well as did not deliberately commit some of its so-called tax frauds that incurred after Sime Darby Motors (SDM) became a major shareholder on November 15, 2013.
honeywell and vietjet sign again for 100 million

Honeywell and VietJet sign again for $100 million

On May 31, Honeywell (NYSE: HON) signed an agreement with VietJet for 98 auxiliary power units for the airline’s new Airbus A320 fleet.
schneider electric and hawee enter collaborative technology license deal

Schneider Electric and Hawee enter collaborative technology license deal

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, has signed an agreement with Hawee Production and Trading JSC for the licensed production and sale of medium voltage (MV) PIX24 air-insulated switchgear in Vietnam—a comprehensive MV solution for all electrical distribution applications up to 24kV.
idesign effix ideal material for creativity

i.design EFFIX: ideal material for creativity

i.design EFFIX, a breakthrough advance in the construction material industry, is seen as an ideal material for creativity. On the occasion of the Vietbuild Construction International Exhibition, Dela Huong, CEO of Nguyen for Art (NFA) company, the exclusive distributor of i.design EFFIX in Vietnam, and Le Phuoc Anh, Ph.D. in Geography and Architecture-Planning who graduated from the Université Toulouse II in France, talked to VIR’s Hong Anh about the advantages of this material and how it would benefit professionals in the field of architecture field as well as developers.
phuc trump talk of deepening trade cooperation between vietnam and us

Phuc, Trump talk of deepening trade cooperation between Vietnam and US

Vietnam and the US are committed to enhancing their mutually beneficial economic relationship, according to the joint declaration on enhancing the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the US signed by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and US President Donald Trump on May 31.
south korean ibct to assist vietnamese government agencies to develop web teleconferencing

South Korean IBCT to assist Vietnamese government agencies to develop web teleconferencing

On May 31, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the Vietnam-Korea Friendship Association (VKFA) held a workshop on teleconferencing for Vietnamese government agencies.
ge strengthens vietnamese presence with 55 billion of new investments

GE strengthens Vietnamese presence with $5.5 billion of new investments

US' industrial giant GE (NYSE: GE) has just announced five agreements valued at more than $5.5 billion to support the development of the Vietnamese energy and aviation sectors during a signing ceremony that is part of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to the US. 
prime minister nguyen xuan phuc calls for us investment in vietnam

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc calls for US investment in Vietnam

Vietnam holds plenty of potential for growth, while the business environment is improving, making it the right time for US companies to invest.
field trip enhances learning for agronomy students

Field trip enhances learning for agronomy students

Though the internship is short, only two days long, students from the K59 cohort of the Biotechnology Faculty of Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) get direct exposure to their field of study.