VNA News Bulletin - Mar. 4, 2016

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Private sector's development key to Vietnam’s economic growth

Private sector's development key to Vietnam’s economic growth

The steering committee for the building of a project on the private economic sector's development convened its inaugural session on March 15 to outline the framework, objectives, and orientations of the project, which will be submitted to the Politburo.

Buffalo carts in Dong Thap: A timeless harvest tradition

Buffalo carts in Dong Thap: A timeless harvest tradition

Amid the golden fields of Dong Thap province’s Hong Ngu district, the winter-spring rice harvest is in full swing. While modern machines have largely taken over, a rare and nostalgic sight remains—buffalo-drawn carts transporting rice, preserving a traditional way of life.

Vietnam boosts national productivity for economic growth

Vietnam boosts national productivity for economic growth

Data from the Commission for Standards, Metrology, and Quality of Vietnam’s Productivity Institute revealed that while productivity growth slowed during 2020-2023 due to COVID-19 impacts and global political instability, Vietnam maintained an impressive average productivity growth rate of 5.6% annually from 2016 to 2023.

Party chief calls for more investments from Pacifico Energy

Party chief calls for more investments from Pacifico Energy

Hosting US-based Pacifico Energy (PE) founder and CEO Nate Franklin in Hanoi, Party General Secretary To Lam on March 14 suggested PE further expand its cooperation and investment in Vietnam, including new energy transition projects, while expediting ongoing initiatives.

PM urges global partners to support Vietnam's AI, semiconductor development

PM urges global partners to support Vietnam's AI, semiconductor development

Addressing the policy forum “Taking the Lead: Vietnam’s Proactive Strategy for Semiconductor & AI Advancement in the New Era” held on March 14 within the framework of the AI-Semiconductor Conference (AISC 2025), PM Chinh laid stress on Vietnam’s commitment to rapid and sustainable growth driven by science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Da Nang to host maiden food tour festival

Da Nang to host maiden food tour festival

The Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2025 will be held in the central beach city from March 28 to April 1, promising unforgettable culinary experiences for both locals and visitors, the municipal Department of Tourism announced on March 13.

Hanoi to slash business conditions by at least 30%

Hanoi to slash business conditions by at least 30%

The Hanoi People’s Committee has requested the elimination of at least 30% of unnecessary business conditions, and the reduction of administrative processing time by the same margin in a move to bolster economic growth.

New air routes to link Da Nang with Kazakhstan

New air routes to link Da Nang with Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's national flag carrier, Air Astana and SCAT Airlines, have scheduled flights from Almaty and Astana to Da Nang starting this June, after the two airlines worked with the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to launch the new air routes.

Hanoi aims to turn polluted To Lich River into green space

Hanoi aims to turn polluted To Lich River into green space

The People’s Committee of Hanoi has given the greenlight to Sun Group Joint Stock Company’s plan, to transform the polluted To Lich River into a green space. creating a landscape and ecological highlight to serve the community.

Vietnamese, Singaporean leaders brief media on outcomes of talks

Vietnamese, Singaporean leaders brief media on outcomes of talks

Party General Secretary To Lam, and Singaporean Prime Minister and Secretary-General of the ruling People's Action Party, Lawrence Wong, officially announced the upgrade of the Vietnam-Singapore relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, at a press briefing in Singapore on March 12 following their talks the same day.

Vietnam’s coffee exports aim for 6 billion USD milestone

Vietnam’s coffee exports aim for 6 billion USD milestone

The Vietnamese coffee industry made a distinct impression in the first two months of this year, with export turnover rising by 26.2% year-on-year to 1.58 billion USD while volume falling by 28.4% to 284,000 tonnes, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Vietnamese food captivates Japanese market

Vietnamese food captivates Japanese market

Vietnamese food has drawn much attention from Japanese consumers as it has been featured at the Foodex Japan 2025 - one of the largest international food and beverage exhibitions in Asia, which kicked off in Tokyo on March 11.