Hai Phong proposes southern economic zone to draw investment

Hai Phong proposes southern economic zone to draw investment

Vietnam's northern city of Hai Phong is urgently finishing documentation, procedures, and other related work to submit to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for a project to establish a coastal economic zone in the second quarter.

Industrial real estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnamese Prime Minister begins official visit to New Zealand

Vietnamese Prime Minister begins official visit to New Zealand

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam landed at Auckland Airport on Saturday evening (local time), starting an official visit to New Zealand from March 10-11 at the invitation of his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

PM meets with foreign leaders on sidelines of ASEAN-Australia Special Summit

PM meets with foreign leaders on sidelines of ASEAN-Australia Special Summit

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has met with leaders of member countries of the ASEAN, Timor Leste, Australia and New Zealand, and the ASEAN Secretary-General on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Australia.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Philippines aim for $10 bln trade turnover by 2025

Vietnam, Philippines aim for $10 bln trade turnover by 2025

Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to work out measures to increase their mutual trade to $10 billion by 2025 as the two countries seek to strengthen bilateral ties with the visit of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, WB to promote projects worth $5-7 bln in next 3 years

Vietnam, WB to promote projects worth $5-7 bln in next 3 years

Vietnam and the World Bank have agreed to quicken the implementation of existing projects and promote game-changing projects within the framework of the latter’s $5-7 billion loans for Vietnam in the next three years.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam PM vows to cut bureaucracy as GDP growth falls short of target

Vietnam PM vows to cut bureaucracy as GDP growth falls short of target

The Vietnamese government plans to streamline outdated regulations and cumbersome administrative procedures to support businesses and boost economic growth, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said, as the country faces the reality of not hitting its growth target for this year.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam gov't to strive for 5% plus GDP growth, allocate $23 bln for salary reforms

Vietnam gov't to strive for 5% plus GDP growth, allocate $23 bln for salary reforms

The government will strive to keep economic growth at above 5% this year, missing its 2023 target of 6.5% due to adverse external impacts and prolonged internal weaknesses, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam protects legitimate rights, interests of foreign investors: PM

Vietnam protects legitimate rights, interests of foreign investors: PM

Vietnam is committed to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of foreign investors in the country “in any circumstances,” Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.

Investing - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Legal bottlenecks still cumbersome, FDI reps tell PM

Legal bottlenecks still cumbersome, FDI reps tell PM

Administrative procedures continue to be time-consuming and approval processes cumbersome, creating hindrances and slowing down investment projects in Vietnam, foreign business representatives complained Monday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Pacifico Energy eyes offshore wind power development in Vietnam

Pacifico Energy eyes offshore wind power development in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the three most important markets for Pacifico Energy, and the group is interested in developing offshore wind power projects in the country.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

SpaceX plans to expand investment in Vietnam

SpaceX plans to expand investment in Vietnam

SpaceX plans to expand its investment in Vietnam to provide Starlink (satellite internet) services, the country's government news portal quoted Tim Hughes, senior vice president in charge of government relations and global business at SpaceX, as saying.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam PM to attend China-ASEAN trade expo

Vietnam PM to attend China-ASEAN trade expo

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) held next week in Nanning city at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, China to expand cooperation in a range of fields

Vietnam, China to expand cooperation in a range of fields

Vietnam and China will expand cooperation in a range of fields, including finance, agriculture, transportation, environment, health, science and technology, and further improve customs clearance to avoid congestion of goods at the border gate.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

PM delivers message on addressing multiple crises at G7 expanded summit

PM delivers message on addressing multiple crises at G7 expanded summit

Promoting a more substantive and effective global partnership, international solidarity, and multilateral cooperation is key to solving today's complex challenges, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at the expanded Summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in Japan.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam PM arrives in Japan, beginning G7 trip

Vietnam PM arrives in Japan, beginning G7 trip

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation from Vietnam arrived at Hiroshima Airport on Friday afternoon, beginning a three-day trip to attend the expanded Summit of the Group of Seven (G7) and pay a working visit to Japan at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Singapore to strengthen digital, green partnership

Vietnam, Singapore to strengthen digital, green partnership

The official visit to Singapore by Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is expected to open up important orientations to elevate the two countries' strategic partnership, especially in digital technology and green transition.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam urges Netherlands to ratify EU-Vietnam investment protection pact

Vietnam urges Netherlands to ratify EU-Vietnam investment protection pact

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Netherlands to soon ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) to further boost the European country's investment in Vietnam.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Prime Minister leaves Hanoi, starting official visit to Cambodia

Prime Minister leaves Hanoi, starting official visit to Cambodia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Hanoi Tuesday morning for Cambodia, starting an official visit to the neighbouring country from November 8-9 and to attend the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and related events from November 10-13.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Telecom giant Viettel eyes chip production amid global shortage

Telecom giant Viettel eyes chip production amid global shortage

Military-run Viettel, Vietnam's biggest telecom group, is seeking the prime ministerial okay to make chips for domestic and overseas markets.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7