Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (L) and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (Source: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh held talks with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on December 16 on the occasion of the fourth Mekong – Lancang Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Luang Prabang, northern Laos. The Vietnamese official spoke highly of the active developments in the bilateral relations over the recent past, and suggested that the two sides join hands to effectively implement the common high-level agreements and perceptions, as well as to maintain the trend of the fine development in the bilateral relations. He asked the Chinese side to continue applying effective measures to further improve Vietnam’s trade deficit and take steps so that more and more Vietnamese staples are consumed by Chinese customers such as fruits, aquatic products, pork … [Read more...] about Foreign Ministers of Vietnam, China hold talks in Laos
Vietjet CEO becomes first Vietnamese Bloomberg game changer
Thao is the first Vietnamese citizen to be named in the Bloomberg list, which highlights key players in all fields, from finance to fashion, media to manufacturing, banking to biotech, politics to philanthropy, entertainment to energy. The founder and CEO of budget carrier Vietjet Air wants to take on regional giants like Indonesia’s Lion Air and Malaysia’s AirAsia Group Bhd, Bloomberg notes. The carrier has forecast that the number of passengers it serves this year will rise 40 percent to 24 million, as it begins to tap into Vietnam’s growing middle class by expanding overseas routes. The expansion further changes the face of Vietnam’s aviation market that has been long dominated by state-owned Vietnam Airlines JSC, as VietJet offers millions of Vietnamese customers who have never flown the chance to buy a cheap ticket, Bloomberg says. Thao, 48, has extensive experience in doing business in Vietnam and abroad in many fields, including finance, banking, … [Read more...] about Vietjet CEO becomes first Vietnamese Bloomberg game changer
Elation explodes as Vietnam win AFF Cup
Vietnam defeated Malaysia 1-0 in the second leg of the ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup final in Hanoi on December 15. The win sparked celebrations across the nation. Fans in Hanoi flock into streets to celebrate the win (Photo: VNA) Fans in the northern province of Thai Binh flock into streets to celebrate the win (Photo: VNA) Fans in Ho Chi Minh City flock into streets to celebrate the win (Photo: VNA) VNA … [Read more...] about Elation explodes as Vietnam win AFF Cup
500 poor families financially helped to build new houses
Some 500 disadvantaged families in five central provinces receive financial aid worth a total of 25 billion VND (1.07 million USD) to build their own houses. (Photo: VNA) Quang Nam (VNA) – Some 500 disadvantaged families in the central provinces of Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa have received financial aid worth a total of 25 billion VND (1.07 million USD) to build their own houses. The financial support was given by Hung Thinh Land JSC. Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh presented the aid to needy households in Quang Nam province, each with 50 million VND, at a ceremony in Tam Ky city on December 16. Speaking at the event, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh said the Party and State always care for the life of poor people, particularly those living in central Vietnam who suffered from many losses during the past wars and have been struggling to make ends meet. Many of them are living in houses in very poor condition, she added. She also lauded … [Read more...] about 500 poor families financially helped to build new houses
Vinalines’ container shipping centre to debut
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines)’s container shipping centre will be put into operation on December 17, said Vinalines Deputy General Director Do Thi Ngoc Trang. In the near future, 10 vessels carrying Vinalines containers will be managed by the centre, said Trang, who is also Director of the centre, adding that it will help form a network to professionally tap into Vinalines containers and prevent internal competition among Vinalines container businesses. Once operational, the centre will help Vinalines become flexible in arranging vessels’ schedule and services. It will also cut half of management cost, equivalent to nearly 18.7 billion VND (813,000 USD), due to decrease in workforce and office rentals.-VNA … [Read more...] about Vinalines’ container shipping centre to debut