Investors face bumpy ride but remain bullish on Vietnam Although Vietnam investors face a bumpy ride, Thai and many foreign investors remain sanguine about the economic prospects for growth and are continuing to develop long-range goals and pump billions of US dollars into the nation’s buildings, roads and other infrastructure. Deputy Secretary General, Board of Investment (BOI) Chokedee Kaewsang made the affirmation on November 27 at a seminar in Bangkok discussing opportunities and obstacles of investing in Vietnam. The Deputy Secretary General said the Thai Government has implemented a number of policies and procedures that complement each other to facilitate Thai businesses expand their operations into Vietnam. But it isn’t only Thai investors that are bullish on Vietnam. Foreign investors such as those from Taiwan, China, South Korea, Japan and Singapore are among the top investors in Vietnam and are grouping and realigning themselves in various supply chain … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/11
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EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 15-31 (daily updated)
Talk with Nguyen The Son about Photography Fri 31 May 2013, 6 pm Exhibition house 29 Hang Bai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi You are invited an art talk with artist / photographer Nguyen The Son. The topic is about exploring fine arts photography worldwide and introducing methods to do personal art practices in photography. For detailed information, please contact: Tạp chí Mỹ thuật và Nhiếp ảnh (Fine Art and Photography Magazine) 38 Cao Ba Quat, Ba Dinh, Hanoi Tel: 04 37342261 Email: [email protected] Or call Vu Duc Toan (Mr.): 012 5299 2356 Screening “Mother’s Soul” and “Life of Pi” Screening of “Mother’s Soul”: Fri 31 May 2013, 8 pm Screening of “Life of Pi”: Sat 01 Jun 2013, 2 pm Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents 51 Tran Hung Dao Str (4th floor), Hanoi You are invited to the two screening of TPD this week. At 8p.m. on Friday 31 May 2011, TPD Center will organize a … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 15-31 (daily updated)
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/6
Nawaplastic still hungry for Binh Minh Plastic shares Owning a dominant stake in Binh Minh Plastic (BMP) did not quench Nawaplastic Industry Co., Ltd. (Nawaplastic)’s thirst for BMP shares. Most recently, Nawaplastic registered to buy an additional 1.17 million BMP shares to increase its holding to 44.525 million shares, equalling 54.39 per cent of the charter capital. The transaction is expected to occur between June18 and July16. The registered share volume is the remaining part of the 2.86 million shares that Nawaplastic failed to buy during previous transactions. Notably, Nawaplastic registered to buy 2.86 million BMP shares during transactions on May 14-June 12, however, the Thai investor ended up buying 1.69 million of the registered shares as BMP did not match Nawaplastic’s target price. BMP manufactures and trades civil and industrial products made of plastic and rubber. The company also designs, manufactures, and trades in plastic moulds for the casting industry; … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/6
EU considers more North Korea sanctions after UN vote: diplomats
BRUSSELS, March 3 – The European Union is considering additional measures against North Korea following the approval of harsh new sanctions by the U.N. Security Council in order to show solidarity with South Korea and Japan, both major trade partners, diplomats said. EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has welcomed Wednesday's U.N. unanimous vote to expand existing sanctions following North Korea's latest nuclear test and rocket launch, saying the bloc would update its sanctions regime. "There is scope for the European Union to adopt additional autonomous restrictive measures to complement and reinforce the new U.N. measures," said a diplomatic note seen by Reuters on the latest discussions. Germany, France, Spain and Poland want to see what more the bloc can do in areas such as finance and insurance, as well as hitting more North Koreans with asset freezes. Germany, one of seven EU member states to have an embassy in Pyongyang, also wants better monitoring of the … [Read more...] about EU considers more North Korea sanctions after UN vote: diplomats
WHAT’S ON OCTOBER 15-31 (DAILY UPDATE)
Exhibition “Everything is Golden” by Michelle Wise Opening: Thu 29 Oct 2015, 6 pm Exhibition: 29 Oct – 12 Nov 2015 Spacebar Cafe 15/76 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho Dist, Hanoi Join us for the opening of “EVERYTHING IS GOLDEN”, a selection of paintings and contemporary lacquer by Michelle Wise. “EVERYTHING IS GOLDEN” is a series of works developed out of Wise’s personal interest in using colours and simple geometric shapes to explore how spatial and color relationships have the power to evoke emotional responses. Inspired by non-objective abstract expressionists such as Joseph Albas and Mark Rothkoe and drawing on Vietnamese and other Asian cultural artistic traditions, this series utilizes lacquer work and gold leaf in contemporary ways. Her work thematically focuses on shape and form within these media; eliciting a sense of spiritualism while avoiding reference to religious iconography. Born in 1975, Michelle comes from … [Read more...] about WHAT’S ON OCTOBER 15-31 (DAILY UPDATE)