Vietnam’s rapid economic growth is the primary mover for its renewable energy boom, according to an article titled “What’s Driving Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Boom?” posted in The Diplomat on January 12.
A grand ceremony was held in Hanoi on December 2 to mark Laos’ 45th National Day (December 2) and the 100th birthday of late President Kaysone Phomvihane (December 13).
HCM City is drawing up a master plan on solid waste management and treatment for the next five years, aiming to have 100 percent of its domestic solid waste to be collected and treated and at least 80 percent of solid household waste classified at source.
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of VNA (September 15, 1945 - September 15, 2020), Kyodo News President Toru Mizutani said he hopes VNA will affirm its central role in the regional media landscape and that relations between the two sides will develop further and stay abreast of the rapid pace of digital technology.
The victory on April 30, 1975 of the Vietnamese people has significant historical meaning as it opened up an era of integration and helped increase Vietnam’s prestige in the global arena, a Russian expert has said.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is committed to helping Vietnam work towards realizing its goal on reducing greenhouse emissions, experts from the agency said at a workshop on January 7.
The personal care sector has enjoyed strong growth of 7 percent a year on average, higher than the fast moving consumers goods (FMCG) market, thanks to the skincare and make-up segment, according to a study by global data and consulting company Kantar Worldpanel.
With the growing middle class and increasing purchasing power, the consumer goods and e-commerce sector in Vietnam has become very attractive to Singaporean businesses.
Education and training are vital to the socio-economic development of countries, including Vietnam, Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council Nguyen Quang Thuan told a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on November 15.
After announcing plans to expand its presence in Singapore, co-working space provider WeWork set to open two new locations in Vietnam before the end of the year.
Vietnam has emerged as an attractive destination to investors thanks to its rapid economic growth and high business profits, said Vladimir Potapov, CEO of Russia’s VTB Capital Investments and Senior Vice President of VTB Bank.
Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive destination for international enterprises in the food, beverages and packaging industry thanks to its rapid economic growth and rising consumer demand.
Along with its rapid economic growth, Vietnam’s electricity demand is also increasing strongly, at around 10 percent a year, causing huge pressure on the energy sector, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with executives of some Chinese businesses in Beijing on July 10 as part of her ongoing official visit to China.
An international exhibition on water supply and sewerage (Vietwater 2019) is slated to be held at the International Exhibition Centre in Hanoi from June 24-26.
The Embassy of Belgium in Vietnam held a ceremony to open a centre for receiving visa applications to European countries, including Belgium, Germany and Italy, in the central city of Da Nang on March 22.
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