US, StanChart promote clean energy investments in Vietnam

US, StanChart promote clean energy investments in Vietnam

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote clean energy investments in Vietnam.

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

Vietnamese people called to reduce wildlife meat demand

Vietnamese people called to reduce wildlife meat demand

The USAID Biodiversity Conservation has launched a wild meat demand reduction campaign urging Vietnamese government agencies and citizens nationwide to enhance their actions for wildlife conservation.

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

Danang signs agreements with USAID, ADB to enhance development cooperation

Danang signs agreements with USAID, ADB to enhance development cooperation

Danang, a leading beach city in central Vietnam, signed separate memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Friday to beef up their development cooperation.

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

USAID-funded project helps Danang advance renewable energy, energy efficiency

USAID-funded project helps Danang advance renewable energy, energy efficiency

A project worth $2.7 million funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has helped Vietnam’s central city of Danang advance renewable energy and energy efficiency.

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

Vietnam, US launch new activity to facilitate digital trade

Vietnam, US launch new activity to facilitate digital trade

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the U.S. Mission to Vietnam on Friday launched a $3.25 million activity, supported by the USAID, to facilitate digital trade.

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

Quang Ninh named most competitive province for sixth straight year

Quang Ninh named most competitive province for sixth straight year

Northern Vietnam's Quang Ninh province topped the annual Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) in 2022 for the sixth consecutive year with a score of 72.95 out of 100.

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

US commits additional $73 mln for dioxin remediation at Vietnam air base

US commits additional $73 mln for dioxin remediation at Vietnam air base

The U.S. on Tuesday announced a new contract worth $73 million to treat and clean soil at the former Bien Hoa air base in southern Vietnam's Dong Nai province.

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

US, Vietnam launch program to spur private sector’s growth

US, Vietnam launch program to spur private sector’s growth

The U.S. Mission to Vietnam and the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) announced Tuesday a program to promote the country’s private sector-driven sustainable growth.

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

Investor interest heats up Vietnam’s education sector

Investor interest heats up Vietnam’s education sector

Vietnam’s education sector has been bustling of late with various foreign investors, agencies and schools striking cooperation pacts as well as deals to open new, private school campuses.

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

Vietnam universities, USAID partner in higher education development

Vietnam universities, USAID partner in higher education development

The U.S. government, through its international development agency USAID, has launched a five-year, $14.2 million partnership with three leading Vietnamese universities.

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

USAID inaugurates $36 mln clean energy project in Vietnam

USAID inaugurates $36 mln clean energy project in Vietnam

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a $36 million project designed to promote the use of clean energy in Vietnam.

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

USAID helps ease jam at Vietnam’s busiest container port

USAID helps ease jam at Vietnam’s busiest container port

The U.S. Agency for International Development has rolled out 21 recommendations expected to reduce traffic congestion at Cat Lai container port in Ho Chi Minh City, including leveraging IT solutions to enhance information flows and cargo clearance.

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