Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, together with representatives of the “Stand Tall Vietnam” Milk Fund, handed over milk, scholarships, and gifts to 100 children whose parents are soldiers working to protect the country’s sea and island sovereignty. (Source: plo.vn) Binh Dinh (VNA) – Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on August 22 presented scholarships and gifts to needy children and households in the central province of Binh Dinh. The official, together with representatives of the “Stand Tall Vietnam” Milk Fund, handed over milk, scholarships, and gifts to 100 children whose parents are soldiers working to protect the country’s sea and island sovereignty. She also gave 50 gifts to social policy beneficiaries in Binh Dinh province on the day. On this occasion, representatives from the National Fund for Vietnamese Children; the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs; Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk); and the “Stand … [Read more...] about Vice President presents gifts to poor children in Binh Dinh
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Joining efforts to make a breakthrough in retail market Ms. Dinh My Loan, permanent Vice President and General Secretary of Vietnam Retailers’ Association:
With a population of nearly 90 million, Vietnam is a large market in a region which is considered the most economically dynamic in the world. The country has recorded a high and stable GDP growth rate and its consumption needs are increasing. In 2007, Vietnam’s GDP reached 8.4 percent with its trade performance valued at more than US$45 billion. According to latest statistics, total retail services in the first half of 2008 were estimated at VND447.3 thousand billion, or 30 percent higher than the same period last year. This shows that Vietnam has great potential to develop its retail distribution network. However, current retail sales make up only 10 percent of the domestic retail market. Several professional retailers are operating in the country including the Saigon Trade Corporation (Satra) with 40 affiliated units, the Hanoi Trade Corporation, Hapromart, Citimax, Fivimart, MaxiMart, and CoopMart. Vietnamese retailers are not very professional. Only 4-5percent of their staff … [Read more...] about Joining efforts to make a breakthrough in retail market Ms. Dinh My Loan, permanent Vice President and General Secretary of Vietnam Retailers’ Association:
VCCI: Promoting Business Community Development
VCCI: Promoting Business Community Development With its outstanding achievements in operations from 2009 to 2013 and its contributions to the cause of socialist construction and defence of the country, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) is bestowed the First-class Labour Order by the State President. On this occasion, Vietnam Business Forum has an interview with Dr Vu Tien Loc, VCCI President, on this event. Lan Anh reports. After more than 51 years of construction and development, VCCI has now become a powerful organisation with over 100,000 members and its units are very strong. Could you tell us more about this development? VCCI is a national agency assembling and representing the business community, employers and business associations in Vietnam with the purpose of developing, protecting and supporting businesses, contributing to national socio-economic development, promoting economic, commercial, scientific and technological cooperation between Vietnam and … [Read more...] about VCCI: Promoting Business Community Development
Vietnamese women’s contributions to community
(VOVworld) – 9 collectives and 10 individuals have received the 2015 women’s award of the Vietnam Women’s Union. The award acknowledges their efforts to overcome difficulties in life and support for others in the community, contributing to promoting gender equality and women’s advancement in Vietnam. Award recipients were praised for their outstanding social activities over the last 5 years. One of them, Nguyen Thi Thu, is Director General of a commerce and service joint stock company, who has built her career from scratch. Her company now has 7 restaurants, creating 1,200 jobs with an average monthly income of 350 USD. The company has spent 500,000 USD on building compassion houses and financing medical check-ups and treatment for poor people. Another awardee Nguyen Thi Duyen is President of the board of directors of the Vietnam Construction Consulting Corporation. She has been involved in many national key projects and has produced many innovative ideas in … [Read more...] about Vietnamese women’s contributions to community
Better communication, easier taxation
About 98 percent of businesses in Hanoi make tax declarations online Intensifying IT applicationAt a recent conference held by the department to answer business questions about tax policies and administrative procedures, Nguyen The Manh, Deputy General Director of the General Department of Taxation and Director of the Hanoi Tax Department, said the department had promoted electronic tax declaration and payment. Currently, 98 percent of businesses in the city make tax declarations online, and more than 95.36 percent of tax payments are conducted electronically, saving time and money for both taxpayers and tax officials.According to Manh, all Hanoi Tax Department officials use electronic mail when communicating with taxpayers. The department has installed an automated mailing system (AMS), an effective information channel that connects tax officials with businesses. It provides businesses with information about new tax policies and enables officials to know and … [Read more...] about Better communication, easier taxation