On the other hand, the project needs to integrate programs previously approved by the HCMC People’s Committee such as the wholesale and retail project, planning for commercial system development in HCMC, and logistics associated with the current orientation of Thu Duc city. … [Read more...] about Seminar hosted to discuss plans to turn HCMC into regional trade center
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Vietnamese female referees to oversee Women’s World Cup finals
While the female referees will head to 2023 Women's World Cup, the women's national football team are also eyeing a slot in the league after FIFA increased the number of teams from 24 to 32. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese female referees to oversee Women’s World Cup finals
Samsung urged to back Hanoi in smart city development
Hanoi (VNA) - Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh suggested Samsung provide the city with technical support in developing smart city and smart transport and promoting digital transformation. He made the suggestion during a January 14 meeting with the General Director of Samsung Vietnam, Choi Joo Ho, who paid a courtesy call to report on the Republic of Korea (RoK) company’s projects in Hanoi. Choi said that work on Samsung’s Research & Development (R&D) Centre in Hanoi started last March and is on schedule, with 23 percent completed. Once opened, the centre will employ about 3,000 tech engineers primarily responsible for developing software, the 5G network, artificial intelligence (AI), and Big Data, he said, adding that this will contribute to economic growth in Hanoi and Vietnam at large. Samsung Vietnam is committed to strictly complying with local regulations and ensuring workplace safety. He also asked for continued support from … [Read more...] about Samsung urged to back Hanoi in smart city development
Phu Quoc – Vietnam’s first island city
A master plan to build Phu Quoc by 2020 was approved under Prime Ministerial Decision No 1197 in 2005 to effectively exploit its potential. After 15 years of construction and development, Phu Quoc district has posted high and stable economic growth. It is now home to 320 projects with total registered capital of more than 14.7 billion USD. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc – Vietnam’s first island city
RCEP to help farm produce expand presence in global markets
HCM City (VNA) - The recently-signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement will create opportunities for Vietnam’s agricultural products to extend their reach in the region and the world, experts have said. Le Duy Minh, President of the Vietnam Farms and Agricultural Enterprises Association, told a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15 that the agriculture sector has been integrating intensively and extensively into the world but also faces considerable difficulties and challenges, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, trade disputes between major economies, and an increase in technical barriers in many countries. Vietnam signed a number of important economic deals in 2020, heralding a new era of economic integration with opportunities to expand export markets and attract more domestic and foreign investment. Among the deals, the RCEP, which gathers together 10 ASEAN countries and five partners (the Republic of Korea, China, … [Read more...] about RCEP to help farm produce expand presence in global markets