PM urges Trà Vinh to do everything to ensure growth With its natural and geological advantages, the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Trà Vinh has the potential to become wealthy, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc told an investment conference held there on Wednesday (January 15).

VN, S Korea to ramp up investment

Việt Nam will continue to support foreign enterprises, including Korean companies, to invest and set up operations in the country, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc at a Korea-Vietnam business forum held on Thursday in Seoul.

Top leader requests prompt settlement of serious corruption cases Party General Secretary, President Nguyễn Phú Trọng urged relevant agencies to complete dealing with serious corruption cases on schedule, while addressing a meeting of the standing board of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption in Hà Nội on Monday.

Việt Nam, Algeria seek to promote trade, investment at SIPA 2019 Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Algeria Hoàng Đức Nhuận attended the 8th International Exhibition of Fishing and Aquaculture (SIPA 2019), seeking to promote trade and investment with Algeria.

Ex-leader of Vinashin faces stricter punishment

The High-level People’s Court in Hà Nội on Monday increased the penalty imposed on one of the four defendants charged with “abusing position and power to appropriate assets” at the State-run Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin).

Appeal trial opens for ship scandal executives Four shipping executives jailed for abuse of power have begun appeals against their convictions.

Shipbuilding industry short of skilled workers

Although workers are ensured a stable job until 2020 thanks to existing orders, recruitment for the industry faces competition from new companies in neighbouring industrial zones which offer higher wages.

DSE Việt Nam 2019 showcases the most advanced tech The three-day 2019 Việt Nam’s Dedicated Defence and Security Exhibition and Conference (DSE Việt Nam 2019) was officially opened in Hà Nội on Wednesday, with the participation of some 200 exhibitors from at home and abroad showcasing the most advanced technologies and solutions.

VN vows more support for Cuba The chiefs of the general staff of the Việt Nam People’s Army (VPA) and the Cuban Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR) highlighted the fruitful defence co-operation between the two countries and agreed to enhance the partnership during talks in Hà Nội yesterday.

Việt Nam keen to modernise the shipping industry

Việt Nam is currently making efforts to modernise shipbuilding and the shipping industry to increase quality with reasonable cost, save energy and minimise pollution.