Mekong Delta provinces urged to reach economic growth rate of 9 percent

Date: 17/07/2009

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung has asked provinces in the Mekong Delta to focus on effectively implementing the government’s resolutions on stimulus packages and strive to reach an economic growth rate of 9% this year.

Ha Noi rivers, lakes to get USD56ml clean-up

Date: 17/07/2009

The municipal authority has planned to spend VND1 trillion (USD56.5 million) from the State’s budget to alleviate the severe pollution the city’s rivers, lakes and ponds are facing.

Green beltway suggested for HCM City

Date: 16/07/2009

HCMC wants to develop green space and a green beltway by planting more trees along all highways and expressways.

All systems go for capital’s dramatic USD7bn transformation

Date: 16/07/2009

Hanoi last week decided to go ahead with a USD7 billion mega project to build a new city along the banks of the Red River.

Links between tourism and museum needed

Date: 16/07/2009

What they need most is for museums in HCMC to provide regular updated reports about their activities on websites, according to tour operators in the city.

CNT invests in HCM City urban railway project

Date: 16/07/2009

CNT, an investment group from Hong Kong, has held meetings with HCM City functional authorities to propose a construction project of one railway route in the general plan of HCM City urban railway network.

Korea’s ODA flow into Vietnam’s infrastructure starts up

Date: 16/07/2009

Vinh Thinh Bridge on National Road 2C with total estimated cost of USD 137.1 million including USD 100 million funding from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) is expected to start up the ODA flow of Korea into Vietnam’s infrastructure construction field.

In the clothing market, domestic brands struggle

Date: 16/07/2009

Back in the 1990’s, it seemed that some domestic garment manufacturers were on the verge of developing strong brand names, based on their experience and ability to produce quality goods. Up to now, however, companies like Legafashion, Mot, Viet Tien, Ninomaxx and Nha Be have not been able to wrest signficant...

Phu Quoc likely has special status for development

Date: 16/07/2009

Phu Quoc Island off southern Kien Giang Province will likely gain a special status that will allow for the remote district to develop special business facilities, including a huge casino complex to better woo international visitors, heard a meeting on Sunday (12 July 2009).

VNR500 Summit 2009 to discuss life in ‘finance storm’

Date: 15/07/2009

Enterprises well understand that they need to restructure their businesses, be well prepared for uncertainties in the global financial storm and get ready to grab opportunities in the post-crisis period. But how can businesses find opportunities in crisis? Answers will be offered up at VNR500 Summit...

Lam Dong halts call for investment into privately-funded projects

Date: 15/07/2009

The Lam Dong Province People’s Committee said Tuesday it had stopped calling for investment in most projects funded by private capital due to the sluggish progress made on several major works.

Vietnam to lead the world in entertainment &media growth

Date: 14/07/2009

Viet Nam is projected to take the lead in the expansion of its entertainment and media market in the next five years, with the overall compound annual growth rate to be the highest in the world at 16.7%, said a global business advisory firm.

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies Find out more here