(VEN) - Nguyen Quoc Thinh, a senior consultant to the Vietnam Value program discussed the need for changes in the program with Vietnam Economic News’ Viet Nga. Nguyen Quoc Thinh, a senior consultant to the Vietnam Value program After more than 15 years of implementation, the number of businesses in the Vietnam Value program has grown. What attracts them to the program? The prestige of the Vietnam Value program is the most attractive factor. It is the only Vietnamese government program that advertises the country’s image and trademark through products and services. With a set of high scientific criteria and a strict selection process, the program has chosen prestigious brands representing the country’s image. Therefore, the prestige of the program has been increasing. There is another attraction. Businesses found eligible for the Vietnam Value title have increasingly affirmed their positions at home and abroad. How hard is it to meet the program’s … [Read more...] about Overhaul ahead for Vietnam Value program
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Vietnam values traditional friendship with Egypt: PM
The PM told newly-accredited Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Mahmoud Hassan Nayel at a reception in Hanoi on May 30 said Vietnam is strong in agricultural products such as tea, aquatic products, rice, cashew nuts, coffee, pepper, apparel and rubber so that the country wants to boost trade ties with Egypt in agriculture to lift two-way trade. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and newly-accredited Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Mahmoud Hassan Nayel. Photo: VGP He asked for promoting collaboration in oil and gas, and strengthening connections between the two countries’ localities, firstly accelerating the signing of agreements on establishing friendship and cooperation between Hanoi and Cairo, and the northern province of Ninh Binh and Luxor city. The host requested successfully holding friendship activities this year on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. Nayel, for his part, spoke highly of development achievements scored by the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam values traditional friendship with Egypt: PM
PM: Vietnam values traditional friendship with Egypt
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Mahmoud Hassan Nayel (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese government always treasures traditional friendship with the government and people of Egypt – a country with long-lasting civilisation and world-renowned landmark destinations, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said. The PM told newly-accredited Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Mahmoud Hassan Nayel at a reception in Hanoi on May 30 said Vietnam is strong in agricultural products such as tea, aquatic products, rice, cashew nuts, coffee, pepper, apparel and rubber so that the country wants to boost trade ties with Egypt in agriculture to lift two-way trade. He asked for promoting collaboration in oil and gas, and strengthening connections between the two countries’ localities, firstly accelerating the signing of agreements on establishing friendship and cooperation between Hanoi and Cairo, and the northern province of Ninh Binh and … [Read more...] about PM: Vietnam values traditional friendship with Egypt
Vietnam Value Program faces adjustments
(VEN) - The Vietnam Value Program has contributed to positioning Vietnamese brands in export markets since it was approved by the prime minister in 2003. More and more sectors with export potential, such as rice and other food, are building brands for their products within the framework of the program. However, economists suggest the program needs to be adjusted and updated to keep pace with domestic and global trade developments. Positive impacts According to Vu Ba Phu, Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the number of products eligible for the Vietnam Value title has grown steadily, from 30 companies in 2008 to 88 in 2016. The program has helped many companies win the trust of domestic and foreign customers. Some of these brands, such as Viettel, Vinamilk and Hoa Phat, are now firmly positioned in the global market and valued at billions of US dollars. “The program promotes not only nationally-recognized … [Read more...] about Vietnam Value Program faces adjustments
Vietnam values strategic cooperative partnership with RoK
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) receives out-going RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Lee Hyuk (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam attaches special importance to developing its strategic cooperative partnership with the Republic of Korea (RoK), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has told out-going RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Lee Hyuk. During a reception for the RoK diplomat in Hanoi on April 10, Minh affirmed that Vietnam is willing to work with the RoK to effectively implement the common perceptions reached by the two countries’ high-ranking leaders. The two nations will ceaselessly expand and deepen cooperation across fields including economy, trade, investment, tourism, labour, sci-technology, culture, education and people-to-people exchange, towards lifting the bilateral relations to a new height. He expressed his belief that with his experience and deep understanding of Vietnam, Lee will continue to effectively … [Read more...] about Vietnam values strategic cooperative partnership with RoK