Việt Nam News

The European Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam (EuroCham) officially launched its first publication of the EuroCham Greenbook in Việt Nam on Thursday in HCM City. 

 Recently-elected Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern called climate change the greatest challenge facing this generation and the Asia Pacific region, as she opened the final day of APEC CEO Summit 2017 on Friday in Đà Nẵng.

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to quickly complete its plan for electricity tariff adjustment. However, the increase should be at the lowest level, he said.

Preliminary agreement has been reached among ministers from 11 countries participating in the negotiation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) during their meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

Vietnamese property developer BIM Group is co-operating with Asian-based global hospitality group Regent Hotels & Resorts to develop the first six-star resort on Phú Quốc Island.

HCM City authorities have committed to creating favourable conditions for the development of a Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)/Sensors industry.

Clear, transparent and efficient policies are needed to encourage more foreign investors to jump into the Vietnamese securities market if it is to reach its considerable potential.

The retail industry has changed dramatically in the digital age where everything is connected, requiring retailers to continue to innovate to better serve customers’ diverse needs, speakers said on November 9 at a one-day summit held in HCM City.

Talks to reach a deal on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) without the US are going strong, Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Tuấn Anh said at the TPP Ministerial Meeting, which opened in Đà Nẵng on Thursday.

Four- and five-star hotels in HCM City have seen a slight decline in room rates although the rising number of tourists has resulted in an increase in occupancy rates at high-end hotels.

Shares slowed down during Thursday afternoon’s trade but still closed higher thanks to rallies of several major stocks and strong buys by foreign traders.

APEC ministers have adopted a number of initiatives of practical significance to presented to the leaders of the 21 member economies when they sit together for the one-day meeting on Saturday in Đà Nẵng City, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh.

The second Ornamental Fish Festival opened at Lê Văn Tám Park in HCM City’s District 1 on November 9, with 120 ponds of fish and 50 booths displaying materials and equipment used for breeding.

More than 100 Korean companies and 400 foreign enterprises are taking part in the three-day Korean Brand & Entertainment Expo 2017 (KBEE 2017), which opened in HCM City on Wednesday.

The 2017 APEC Summit is shining the spotlight on Việt Nam and highlights its economic development. It has also produced comments about simplifying the nation’s laws to encourage more business.

Two large fairs featuring industrial and agricultural products in the Mekong Delta and the northern delta opened on Wednesday evening, attracting hundreds of visitors.

Investment opportunities in the food processing industry and technology transfer from foreign investors will be among the key topics to be discussed at a conference in HCM City on November 15.

Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent branded business valuation and strategy consultancy, has valued Việt Nam nation brand at US$203 billion.