Category Archives: Vietnam
Viet Nam, Serbia look towards economic agreements
March 1 2013 , VGP – Receiving the visiting Serbian FM Ivan Mrkic on February 28, PM Nguyen Tan Dung suggested that the two countries should quicken the signing of agreements on investment encouragement and economic cooperation. Highly valuing the
Australia FM optimistic about Australia-Viet Nam relations
(VNA – 27/02/2013) – Australian Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr has granted an interview to the Viet Nam News Agency on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Viet Nam. The minister noted that
World Bank to support higher education reform in Vietnam, and improve school readiness for 5-year olds
WASHINGTON, February 28, 2013 – The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a total of US$150 million in two credits to help Vietnam to support and sustain the implementation of the Higher Education Reforms Agenda, and to improve
Ecuador seeks close ties with Viet Nam
(VNA – 26/01/2013) – Ecuador considers Vietnam its strategic partner in Asia, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Integration Marco Albuja told his host Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, in Ha Noi on January 25. The Ecuadorian guest was
Vietnam Opens Deepwater Container Port
Cai Mep-Thi Vai international port in the coastal southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau inaugurated. The construction of the port, an international gateway, was funded with 12.9 trillion VND (US$ 620-billion) from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and is
Increased Trade Ties Between Czech Republic And Vietnam
January 22, 2013 (VOV) – Czech Republic Minister of Industry and Trade Martin Kuba has affirmed that his country prioritises its trade and investment cooperation with Vietnam. At the Vietnam-Czech Business Forum in Hanoi on January 21, Kuba said two-way
Continued Growth In Vietnam’s Textile and Apparel Sectors
For the year 2012, the Vietnam textile and apparel sector exported US$17.2 billion. To meet the increasing demand and continued growth additional investment is required in setting up more knitting factories and dyed yarn facilities in Vietnam. AmCham Vietnam
World Bank supports institutional development for Vietnam’s Climate Change Response Program
WASHINGTON, November 8, 2012 – The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a credit of US$70 million for the second Vietnam Climate Change Development Policy Operation, part of a series of three operations to support Vietnam’s institutional development
1.7 million Vietnamese in rural communities to gain access to safe water with new World Bank financing linked to delivery of results
WASHINGTON DC, November 1, 2012 – Safe clean water for 1.7 million people, improved sanitation for 650,000 people — these are the services that Vietnamese in 8 provinces in the Red River Delta will receive through the government’s National
World Bank supports managing pollution in Vietnam’s most industrialized provinces
Washington DC, October 25 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today agreed to fund US$ 50 million to support the enforcement of wastewater treatment regulations for industrial zones in Nam Dinh, Ha Nam, Dong Nai and Ba
Viet Nam, Saudi Arabia vow to boost cooperation
(VNA – 09/10/2012) – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has expressed hope that the Saudi Fund for Development will continue to assist capital sources invested in Viet Nam and promote its cooperation with Saudi Arabia in trade, investment, labour and
Better Quality and More Reliable Electricity to Support Vietnam’s Sustainable Development and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Washington DC, September 11, 2012. The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved the funding for the Vietnam Distribution Efficiency Project to provide electricity users across the country with better quality and reliable electricity services, and to reduce