Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the launch ceremony (Photo: VNA) Speaking at the launch ceremony, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said after more than 50 years of formation and development, ASEAN has been successful with its increasing role, position and prestige in the region and the world. The ASEAN Community, established in 2015, has become a “safe home” for regional residents, where they can live in peace, stability, cooperation and development. The 20-year development of ASEAN has been imprinted with Vietnam’s hallmarks and contributions, he said, stressing that the assumption of the ASEAN Chairmanship 2020 is both the responsibility and opportunity of the country to raise its role and position in the regional and international arenas. The PM affirmed Vietnam always determines ASEAN as a top priority in its multilateral diplomacy policy. Vietnam wishes to make more practical contributions to the building and development of a united ASEAN Community that … [Read more...] about National ASEAN 2020 Committee makes debut
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Malaysia’s Lee eyes comeback after cancer treatment
Malaysia's Lee eyes comeback after cancer treatment Malaysia's badminton player Lee Chong Wei speaks during a news conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November 8, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) - Former world number one Lee Chong Wei is planning to return to badminton after successful treatment for nose cancer and has set his sights on winning gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he said on Thursday. Speaking at his first news conference since his diagnosis in September, the Malaysian three-times Olympic silver medallist said he has no intention of retiring. “I love this sport and I want to be back soon and prepare for upcoming tournaments, but how quickly I will return will depend on my condition,” the 36-year-old said. “My doctors have advised me to take things slowly and I will listen to their advice to take things slowly... I have started some light training at home. “Of course, the Olympic gold is still my dream and my … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Lee eyes comeback after cancer treatment
Developing a new strategy for FDI
A focus on high-tech investment and added value is the centre of the new strategy, Photo: Le Toan Adam Sitkoff has been living in Vietnam for many years and has witnessed the strong inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam over the past decades. As the executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi (AmCham Hanoi), Sitkoff acts as a bridge between US investors and the Vietnamese market, which he sees has great potential, both for high growth and for FDI attraction. “Business activity here started slowly for Americans. In 1995, US-Vietnam trade stood at just $451 million. It will soon hit $60 billion and we now see US investors active in almost every sector of the Vietnamese economy. American companies have invested billions of dollars here, integrating Vietnam into the global supply chain, creating high-quality jobs, and helping the country become more productive, more efficient, safer, and cleaner,” Sitkoff told VIR. According to him, it is … [Read more...] about Developing a new strategy for FDI
Malaysia, VN see bright future
Viet Nam News Malaysia will celebrate its 61st National Day on August 31. Ambassador Dato Mohd Zamruni Khalid shares a message with Việt Nam News readers on the occasion. This year’s national day celebration, themed Sayangi Malaysiaku, which translates to “Love My Malaysia”, will be held in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia. This year’s National Day logo depicts three people raising their hands with a heart connecting the three together. The logo aptly symbolises unity and harmony amongst the multi-ethnic communities living in Malaysia. Over the past 60 years, Malaysia has seen tremendous economic growth. The transformation of the economy from one based primarily on commodities to a dynamic and vibrant industrialising nation is attributed to a variety of factors. Malaysia’s political and economic stability, prudent and pragmatic investments, friendly business policies, cost-productive workforce, developed infrastructure and other … [Read more...] about Malaysia, VN see bright future
HCM City wishes to lead in startup activities
Youths visit startup models (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – As Vietnam’s economic hub, Ho Chi Minh City boasts advantages to develop startups, with its science-technology resources accounting for 25 percent and the number of operating businesses taking up 50 percent of the country’s, while its labour productivity is 2.5 times higher than the national average. More than 760 startups are operating in the city, accounting for more than 42 percent of the country’s total. Among those, 49 percent have found sponsors and investors. According to experts, Vietnam ranks third in the number of startups in Southeast Asia. However, the social impact startup ecosystem lags behind compared to regional countries like Thailand and Malaysia. To solve this challenge, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and Citi Foundation are implementing the “Youth Co: Lab Vietnam 2018” initiative. It aims to seek the next generation of … [Read more...] about HCM City wishes to lead in startup activities