Vietnam-China trade surpasses US$11 billion in Jan
HCMC – The first month of 2023 saw two-way trade between Vietnam and neighboring China reaching US$11.1 billion, General Department of Vietnam Customs data showed. Vietnam last month exported US$3.87 billion worth of products to China while importing goods valued at US$7.23 billion from the
Ha Giang weighs mixed-use airport project
HCMC – The northern upland province of Ha Giang is working on a plan to build an airport which will serve both military and civil purposes, said a local official. A planning consulting firm in the province suggested building the airport for civil and military uses on 500 hectares of land, which
Vietnam steps up IUU fishing fight
HCMC – Vietnam is intensifying the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices just ahead of the fourth Vietnam visit by European Commission (EC) inspectors. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has signed a decision providing guidelines for combatting IUU fishing,
PM wants Rach Mieu 2 Bridge completed ahead of schedule
HCMC – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged the relevant authorities to expedite site clearance to shorten the construction of Rach Mieu 2 Bridge by six months. During his visit to the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge construction site in Chau Thanh District, Ben Tre Province, this morning, February 15,
BAF set to acquire pig farming firm in southern Vietnam
HCMC – BAF Vietnam Agriculture JSC, whose BAF shares are listed on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HOSE), plans to expand its business in Tay Ninh Province by acquiring a pig farming firm there. BAF has passed a plan to buy more shares in Tay An Khanh JSC to raise its ownership in the latter to […]
Vietnam’s agriculture needs foreign funding
HCMC – The country aims to leverage investments and enhance capital management mechanisms in agriculture, particularly through official development assistance (ODA) in priority sectors. According to Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan, one of the industry’s major targets in
Vietnam proposes India open market for farm produce, fresh fruit
HCMC – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) suggested India open its market for Vietnamese farm produce and fresh fruit during a meeting with the Indian Ambassador to Vietnam yesterday, February 14. During a meeting between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Indian Ambassador
Hoa Binh’s leadership struggle comes to an end
HCMC – The struggle for the seat of board chairman of Hoa Binh Construction Group since late last year has begun showing signs of ending as one of two individuals involved has left, reported the local media. Hoa Binh has announced a resolution of its board approving the resignation of Nguyen Cong
EVN borrows VND2.4 trillion for Ialy hydropower plant expansion
HCMC – The Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) and the Vietnam Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) have signed a credit agreement worth VND2.4 trillion to develop the Ialy hydropower plant expansion project. The 14-year-term loan accounts for nearly 38% of the project’s total
Long An to begin work on VND3,600-billion road project
HCMC – Long An Province in the Mekong Delta plans to start construction on the Provincial Road 830E project this month with an investment of over VND3,600 billion. The road will serve as a section of the HCMC Beltway No. 4 project. Some 75% of land clearance work has been completed in Ben Luc
Tay Ninh to hold first vegetarian food festival
HCMC – The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Tay Ninh Province held a press conference on February 13 to announce its first vegetarian food festival set for February 17 to 19. According to the department, the festival will feature 80 stalls with 188 vegetarian dishes and an art show of
VND1.7-trillion bridge in Quang Ninh to be completed in September
HCMC – Work on the VND1.7-trillion Cua Luc 3 Bridge project, the second to cross over Cua Luc Bay, is expected to be completed in September this year, according to the local media. The 2.6-kilometer Cua Luc 3 Bridge starts from the main route of the FLC Urban Area in Ha Khanh Ward and ends […]
Ninh Thuan to build road linking seaport and Central Highlands
HCMC – Ninh Thuan Province will spend VND2.1 trillion developing a road connecting the Ca Na seaport complex with the Central Highlands region. The project was passed by the provincial People’s Council yesterday, February 14, the local media reported. Work on the 41-kilometer-long road will begin
Tan Phu-Bao Loc Expy project’s feasibility study done
HCMC – The Deo Ca Group Joint Stock Company has submitted the feasibility study for the Tan Phu-Bao Loc expressway project to Lam Dong Province. The road would be built under the public-private partnership format, connecting Bao Loc City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong to Tan Phu
5 Of The Most Useful Custom Promotional Items
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VND110-trillion social housing credit package proposed
HCMC – The Ministry of Construction has proposed a social housing stimulus package worth VND110 trillion to house tenants, buyers and developers. The ministry has yet to give details on the allocation of the package, but it said the package should be similar to the VND30-trillion credit package
