Quảng Ninh plans infrastructure for economic development1

The northeastern province of Quảng Ninh has decided to invest in seven transport projects to promote socio-economic development in the period of 2020-22.

New FiT rate expected to promote investment in solar energy Many businesses and investors are waiting for the Government’s decision on the feed-in tariff (FiT) rate for solar power projects nationwide, which is expected to be released this month, to set up long-term investments in solar power projects in Việt Nam.

Mekong Delta region needs more investment for transport infrastructure New highways in the Mekong Delta region have met transport demand, but have failed to meet the socio-economic potential of the area, experts have said.

Kiên Giang promises optimal conditions for investors Kiên Giang Province is committed to creating the most favourable conditions for investors. Việt Nam News spoke with Phạm Vũ Hồng, chairman of the province’s People’s Committee, about Kiên Giang’s potential and economic strengths and incentives to investors ahead of an investment conference next week. Bồ Xuân Hiệp reports.

Government Inspectorate urged to settle public complaints Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hòa Bình has urged the Government Inspectorate to continue to settle public complaints and denunciations, especially complicated prolonged cases in order to ensure social order and security.

British billionaire Joe Lewis visits Hạ Long Bay

The British billionaire owner of English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur, Joe Lewis, arrived in Hạ Long Bay in his superyacht Aviva on May 16.

Dragon fruit prices rise sharply

Dragon fruit prices at Chợ Gạo Dragon Fruit Co-operative in the southern province of Tiền Giang are increasing sharply during the Christmas period, bringing profits for farmers.

ASEAN+3 young entrepreneurs and leaders join hands to boost hi-tech agricultural initiatives

More than 160 young entrepreneurs and leaders from ten ASEAN countries along with representatives of South Korea, Japan and China on Thursday gathered in HCM City to discuss and share hi-tech agriculture initiatives, pioneering the realisation of the objectives of the ASEAN Economic Community and contributing to building a sustainable ASEAN Community.

ADB provides US$300m loan to BIDV to support SMEs in Việt Nam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Việt Nam (BIDV) signed a US$300 million loan agreement on Wednesday to support the growth and productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Việt Nam.

Southern region aims to develop start-up and innovation ecosystem

In HCM City and the south-western region, individuals set up 75 per cent of all start-ups and organisations the rest, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology office in the southern region.