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Leaders of Laos and China at their online meeting on December 3 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Leaders of Laos and China pledged to further boost bilateral ties at their online meeting on December 3, according to the Lao Foreign Ministry. The ministry said in a press release that during the meeting, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had agreed to cooperate in economic development along the Laos-China railway route which was inaugurated the same day. The two sides also agreed to increase collaboration at regional and international forums for both countries’ interests and in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. President Xi Jinping reiterated China’s commitment to supporting Laos in responding to the pandemic, and affirmed that bilateral cooperation has brought real benefits for people of both countries./. VNA …

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Da Nang calls for RoK’s investment in ICT A forum to promote investment in information and communications technology (ICT) in the central city of Da Nang from the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held virtually on November 30, bringing together representatives from over 200 enterprises and investors from the two countries. The event aims to introduce potential, advantages, preferential and investment support policies of Da Nang to RoK businesses and investors, especially in ICT, and high technology. Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Phan Tam said the RoK is the largest foreign investor in Vietnam with over 9,000 valid projects worth over 71.5 billion USD, including nearly 500 investment projects in the ICT field with the presence of the world's leading technology corporations such as Samsung and LG. To welcome more investments from the RoK, the Vietnamese Government has been perfecting models, mechanisms and policies to create breakthrough …

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The previous edition of the Vietnam Value Programme honoured a batch of businesses that have expanded their brands to other shores The eighth selection of national brands for the Vietnam Value Programme is coming up next year, following up on the previous itineration in 2020. Back then, one of the popular contenders was TH Group, which received the honour of the national brand classification for several of its products, such as TH fresh milk, TH school, and TH true yoghurt. “The recognition from the government and ministries not only helps TH Group to assert its brand among domestic consumers but also helps us to reach the international community,” said Ngo Minh Hai, president of the group. Ensuring the domestic production chain during the pandemic has been a priority of the corporation. “However, we continue to expand production and business both at home and abroad,” Hai said. Currently, TH Group is building dairy farms and processing facilities in many provinces and …

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Vietnamese famers have average income of 3.4 million VND/month The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported that the average income for farmers in 2020 was 43 million VND/year, which is equivalent to under 3.4 million VND/month. In the Draft Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development for the 2021-2030 period (with a vision towards 2050), the Ministry set the goal of raising farmers’ average income and reducing poverty in a sustainable manner. By 2030, the rural population’s income would have to be 3 times higher than in 2020, and poverty rate would fall by 1-1.5 %. Vietnam targets 100,000 IT enterprises, digital economy to contribute 30% GDP At a recent event in Da Nang, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Phan Tam said that Vietnam has had 58,000 ICT enterprises and has set a target for that number to reach 100,000 by 2025. "The goal is that by 2030, Vietnam will be in the top 50 countries in terms of digital governing, and its …

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The forum was organized by Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan. VAST President Prof. Chau Van Minh said the APRSAF-27 was an opportunity for space agencies in the Asia-Pacific region to share experiences and seek cooperation opportunities. Through the forum, scientists and policymakers exchanged information, knowledge and experiences in aerospace technology development, and devised methods to diversify cooperation activities and promote research and application of aerospace technology, contributing to socio-economic development in each country, region, and worldwide. Highlights of the event included the launch of the Space Law and Policy working group and the first-ever presentation of APRSAF Awards to honor scientists who have made great contribution to or have big influence on space technology research and the development of young generations of researchers in the …

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Vietnam’s foreign trade surged 22.3 per cent year-on-year in the first 11 months of this year to exceed US$599.1 billion, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). Workers at Eclat Vietnam Textile Co Ltd's factory in Dong Nai Province. The country exported $29.9 billion worth of commodities in November, up 3.6 per cent month-on-month and 18.5 per cent year-on-year. — VNA/VNS Photo Cong Phong The figure reached $59.7 billion in November, up 8.5 per cent month-on-month and 19.7 per cent year-on-year, the GSO announced on November 29. The country exported $29.9 billion worth of commodities in November, up 3.6 per cent month-on-month and 18.5 per cent year-on-year. It raised the 11-month export turnover to close to $299.7 billion, up 17.5 per cent from a year earlier, with the foreign-invested sector (including crude oil) contributing 73.6 per cent of the total, or $220.68 billion, up 20 per cent year-on-year. Thirty-four commodity items earned export revenue of …

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Workers at Eclat Vietnam Textile Co Ltd's facotry in Dong Nai Province. The country exported $29.9 billion worth of commodities in November, up 3.6 per cent month-on-month and 18.5 per cent year-on-year. — VNA/VNS Photo Cong Phong Viet Nam’s foreign trade surged 22.3 per cent year-on-year in the first 11 months of this year to exceed US$599.1 billion, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). The figure reached $59.7 billion in November, up 8.5 per cent month-on-month and 19.7 per cent year-on-year, the GSO announced on November 29. The country exported $29.9 billion worth of commodities in November, up 3.6 per cent month-on-month and 18.5 per cent year-on-year. It raised the 11-month export turnover to close to $299.7 billion, up 17.5 per cent from a year earlier, with the foreign-invested sector (including crude oil) contributing 73.6 per cent of the total, or $220.68 billion, up 20 per cent year-on-year. Thirty-four commodity items earned export revenue of $1 …

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