VN, New Zealand enhance co-operation in timber trade, weather intelligence
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:21:00
Sequal Holdings Limited from New Zealand will supply Radiata pine wood to VinaFor Saigon JSC in order to help the company’s manufacturing facilities reduce waste and inventory build-up.
Volkswagen SUV with controversial nine-dash map could be destroyed
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:20:00
The Volkswagen SUV displayed in Vietnam last week with the China’s fraudulent nine-dash line map could be destroyed, instead of auctioned.
Abundant chances remain in Chinese market for Vietnamese exporters
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:18:00
There is room for Vietnamese exporters to further exploit the Chinese market, said Tran Van Cong, Vice Director of the Agro Processing and Market Development Authority (Agrotrade) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, at a conference in Can Tho city on October 30.
Thai Binh economic zone master plan ratified
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:16:00
The Prime Minister has approved the Thai Binh economic zone master plan in the northern province of Thai Binh till 2040, with visions toward 2050.
Vietnam faces challenges in escaping middle income trap: experts
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:14:00
Vietnam is struggling to get out of the middle income trap, its per capita GDP far behind the world average, an MP says.
Vietnamese durian trademark promoted in Australia
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:00:00
A royal antique car decorated with durian fruit and a banner that read “Vietnamese Durian” travelled around the centre of Sydney on October 29 as part of a campaign to promote the fruit in Australia.
Bamboo Airways to receive first A320neo craft next month
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:58:00
Private carrier Bamboo Airways is set to receive its first Airbus A320neo aircraft next month as part of its fleet expansion plan.
India initiates investigation on imports of choline chloride
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:57:00
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) under the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry has initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “choline Chloride in all forms” originating in or exported from China, Malaysia and Vietnam.
Lao officials praise Vietnamese voluntary soldiers, experts’ role
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:55:00
The Vietnamese voluntary army in Laos, founded on October 30, 1949, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the Lao revolutionary army during the war time to defend the Lao people and assist their revolutionary cause, Lao officials have affirmed.
Deputy Defense Minister pays official visit to Cambodia
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:54:00
Chief of the General Staff of the Viet Nam People's Army, Deputy Defense Minister Phan Van Giang is leading a Vietnamese high-ranking military delegation to pay an official visit to Cambodia from October 30-November 2.
AkzoNobel offers sustainable coatings to bring smart cities to life
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:52:00
The third Smart City Summit has just been held in Danang, creating a forum for experts to discuss solutions on building smart cities in Vietnam. At the event, Dulux Professional from AkzoNobel shared its experiences from the coatings industry and introduced its latest advanced coatings solutions for future smart cities.
Hyundai Card to acquire 50 pct stake in Vietnam consumer finance firm
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:50:00
Hyundai Card, the credit card subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, is set to buy a 50 percent stake in consumer finance firm FCCOM
Will Foxconn's expansion lead to iPhone production in Vietnam?
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:48:00
The expansion of Foxconn's investment in Vietnam may lead to the eventual production of iPhones in the country.
Vietnam province investigates trafficking of people to UK
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:45:00
Ha Tinh police have launched a criminal investigation into suspected human trafficking after 10 families reported their children going missing in the U.K.
UNIQLO dips toe in Hanoi waters
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:44:00
After announcing the opening of its first 3,000 square metre store at Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City, Uniqlo is now reqruiting staff in Hanoi.
AFD finances EUR 24.2 million for Se San 4 solar power plant construction
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:42:00
A credit agreement for the construction of Se San 4 solar power plant worth EUR 24.2 million has been inked between theViet Nam Electricity (EVN) and the French Development Agency (AFD).
Storm Matmo weakens into tropical depression, more heavy rains forecast
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:39:00
Vietnam could breathe a sigh of relief as storm Matmo devolved into a tropical depression Thursday morning after making landfall in south central provinces
Gojek, Grab seek to expand services in Vietnam
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:38:00
Ride-hailing firms Grab and GoViet, a subsidiary of Indonesia's Gojek, have taken turns to announce plans to pump additional funding into expanding their services in Vietnam to win more riders in this fast growing market.
