* Plenary session Before joining the plenary session of the Viet Nam Private Sector Economic Forum, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (5th from left) cuts ribbon to inaugurate the exhibition on achievements of the private sector at the National Convention Center in Ha Noi on May 2, 2019. Photo: VGP The plenary session of the Viet Nam Private Sector Economic Forum began this afternoon with the participation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Head of the CPVCC Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh and other politburo members. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc addresses the plenary session of the Viet Nam Private Sector Economic Forum at the National Convention Center in Ha Noi. Photo: VGP Addressing the plenary session, Prime Minister Phuc affirmed that Viet Nam has gained numerous achievements after more than three decades of reform. 2018 was the 4th consecutive year witnessing the unprecedented number of newly established enterprises. Now the private sector accounts … [Read more...] about Viet Nam Private Sector Economic Forum
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Nam Truong scores to earn Hanoi FC national U19 title
With a high-quality lineup, Hanoi FC promptly set the pace of the game right from the start and produced many dangerous opportunities in the penalty box of the home side. The guests only needed 18 minutes to find the back of the net, as Nguyen Nam Truong took a through ball from his teammate before beating Gia Lai goalkeeper Nguyen Van Hiep to put his team in front. For the remainder of the first half, Hanoi FC played with solid defence and prevented the Gia Lai team from creating any clear-cut chances. Manager Vu Hong Viet’s side even came close to doubling their advantage with a header Van Thang fired at the crossbar. Hanoi players celebrate scoring their opening goal. Hoang Anh Gia Lai intensified their offensive pressure after the break seeking to equalise the score. Their most dangerous show came in the 57th minute, with Cao Hoang Tu driving a header narrowly wide to the regrets of local fans. Despite their concerted efforts, manager Guillaume Graechen’s side could not … [Read more...] about Nam Truong scores to earn Hanoi FC national U19 title
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 26/8
SCB signs deal with three Hong Kong banks Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank (SCB) and three Hong Kong banks on Monday signed a co-operation agreement on syndicated credit financing. Under the agreement, SCB, Hang Seng Bank Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited and The Bank of East Asia Limited committed to support financial investment and ensure a stable financing source for Union Square Company Limited, which operates in the field of real estate. The signing was made within the framework of an investment development co-operation event held by the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in co-ordination with Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in HCM City on Monday. Also at the event, the four banks signed a strategic agreement for comprehensive and long-term co-operation in exchanging experience on investment and financial management, increasing business relations, conducting research and investment, and especially providing credit to local and foreign … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 26/8
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 24/8
20th edition of Vietfish expo opens in HCM City The country’s premier fisheries expo, the Viet Nam Fisheries International Exhibition, returns to HCM City 30 per cent larger than when it debuted in 2008.The event, hosted by the Viet Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), opened on August 22 at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District 7.In its 20th edition this year, the annual event, with the theme “Asia’s Home of Seafood”, has attracted 233 exhibitors from 14 countries and territories.The organisers said the exhibition this year has been expanded by nearly 200sq.m from last year with 7 per cent more exhibitors.Vietnamese companies are once more showing off their potential as leading fisheries exporters.Some 66 per cent of the exhibitors are domestic, organisers said.Of the participants, 55 per cent are in aquaculture and services while the remaining 45 per cent sell machinery and equipment, chemicals, … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 24/8
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 23/8
Vietnam fisheries int’l exhibition opens in HCM City Visitors to the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish) 2018 The Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish) 2018 kicked off at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on August 22. The event attracts 233 exhibitors from 14 countries and territories, including 153 of Vietnam, showcasing aquatic products in 374 booths. The numbers of both exhibitors and booths increase by 6.8 percent and 3.6 percent, respectively, from last year. Vietfish 2018, lasting through August 24, also features many workshops discussing the market situation, production trends and other hot topics in the fisheries sector at present. Ngo Van Ich, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers, said over the last 20 years, Vietfish has established itself as a leading and influential fisheries exhibition in Asia as seen in the surge of exhibitors, booths and visitors. He noted … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 23/8