3rd Vietbuild expo to open in Ha Noi Up to 450 enterprises will showcase their products at more than 1,600 pavilions at the third Vietbuild international exhibition in Ha Noi from November 23 to November 27, following the success of the two previous events. Nguyen Tran Nam, head of the Vietbuild organising board and chairman of the Viet Nam National Real Estate Association, told a press conference held in Ha Noi on Monday that the five-day exhibition will see the participation of 273 domestic enterprises, 108 joint venture enterprises and 60 foreign enterprises from 22 countries and territories around the world. The exhibitors will introduce a range of new products in the areas of construction, building, real estate and interior and exterior design. Exhibitors participating in the event will have booths of between 36 and 160sq.m. Products on show will include modern technologies such as smart home systems and lighting technology. “Over the past 10 years, the … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 22/11
France breaking news
Mbappe injured as France see off Uruguay
PARIS: A shoulder injury to Kylian Mbappe overshadowed France's 1-0 friendly win over Uruguay at the Stade de France on Tuesday as Didier Deschamps' world champions ended the year on a high note. Kylian Mbappe had to be substituted in the first half with a shoulder injury. (AFP/Anne-Christine POUJOULAT) Mbappe had to be replaced in the first half after a nasty fall, continuing a miserable night for his Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel after the German had already seen Neymar hobble off injured early in Brazil's friendly with Cameroon in Milton Keynes. PSG face Liverpool in a crucial Champions League clash at the Parc des Princes on Nov 28. When asked if he could give "reassuring news" about Mbappe in his press conference, France coach Deschamps said: "Not necessarily reassuring, but not worrying either. "He had some shoulder pain after his fall and he has to have tests tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, but there is no serious concern." After the disappointment of seeing … [Read more...] about Mbappe injured as France see off Uruguay
World News in Brief: November 20
* Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Manila on November 20 for the first state visit to the Philippines by a Chinese head of state in 13 years. * The Russian Foreign Ministry on November 19 "strongly" criticized the United States for imposing new sanctions on Cuba. * French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte started a rare two-day state visit to their northern neighboring country, Belgian news agency Belga reported on November 19. The rare state visit, at the invitation of Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, aims to deepen relations between France and Belgium, at a time when the European Union is experiencing turbulence related to the rise of populism and Brexit. * A two-day north-south joint event ended on November 18 at the special zone for international tour of Mount Kumgang in southeastern part of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to mark the 20th anniversary of the Mount Kumgang tourism program. The celebration event was held by DPRK's Korean … [Read more...] about World News in Brief: November 20
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 18/10
Singaporean enterprises seek opportunities in Vietnam A Singaporean mission of nearly 20 firms will visit Vietnam from October 15 to 19 to sound out cooperation prospects. The trip is jointly held by the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, the Malaysia-Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Singapore Business Federation. According to the organizers, the Singaporean delegation includes representatives of large corporations, such as Sembcorp, which has developed seven Vietnam-Singapore industrial park projects in Vietnam, and NTUC, the retailer accounting for more than half of Singapore’s market share. Besides visits to corporations and industrial parks in Vietnam, there will be trade promotion meetings in HCMC and Can Tho City so that enterprises of the two countries can seek partners and export goods. Representatives of the South Agency of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the HCMC Department of Industry and Trade and the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore will also … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 18/10
Government News 29/8
Permanent gov’t members discuss socio-economic performance Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a meeting of permanent government members in Hanoi on August 28 to discuss the recent socio-economic performance, State budget, and public investment. Participants listened to a 2018 report on socio-economic performance and State budget, as well as a socio-economic development plan and State budget estimate for 2019. In light of the past achievements, all 12 targets for 2018 are expected to be met. They gave opinions on the mid-term report on socio-economic development and State budget, a public investment plan for 2016-2020, and the national finance-budget plan for 2019-2021. Concluding the meeting, the PM asked the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance, and the Government Office to acquire suggestions and refine reports to submit to the government at the upcoming monthly meeting. He … [Read more...] about Government News 29/8