Archive for August 25th, 2008
Vientiane (VNA) – The Japanese government has decided to provide emergency relief package equivalent about 12 million yen (111,000 USD), to Laos, according to a press release of Japanese Embassy. The relief package, including water purifiers, water tanks, blankets, tents and sleeping pads, was to respond to the Lao government’s appeal for assistance and cooperation [...]
Hanoi (VNA) –The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) will help conserve biodiversity hotspots in Vietnam as part of its new funding plan for civil society-engaged biodiversity conservation in Indochina .With 9.5 million USD for five years, the CEPF will also preserve biodiversity hotspots in Cambodia , Laos , Thailand and parts of China .Talking with [...]
Hanoi (VNA) – Forty-one Hanoi-based enterprises were given brand-excellence awards in the capital on August 23. Enterprises whose brands received the city-level Gold Star Awards participated in the national-level awards ceremony, said the Hanoi Young Business Association. The awards aimed to encourage businesses to further develop brand and trademark awareness, and increase their exposure in [...]
Da Nang (VNA) – Located in central coastal Da Nang City, Tien Sa port will be built into a modern container port once the use of Song Han port changes. According to General Director Nguyen Thu of Da Nang port, during the 2008-2011 period, 29 billion VND will be poured into Tien Sa port’s warehouses [...]
HCM City (VNA) – Lawyers will have to broaden their knowledge and professional ethics to keep their career development on pace with Vietnam ’s integration into the world economy. “ Vietnam ’s lawyers can now approach a new and potential service market thanks to the country’s accession into the global economy, to strong foreign investment [...]
HCM City (VNA) – A new deluxe train, the second on the route, began running between Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang on August 22. The Sai Gon Railway Company’s Blue Train has 14 coaches equipped with an LCD screen, air-conditioning and other facilities. Tickets cost between 175,000 VND and 315,000 VND but the [...]
Hanoi (VNA) – A number of large corporations are planning to float this year due to a perceived upturn in the economy.Recently, PetroVietnam Finance Corporation (PVFC), considered a “blue chip” by investors, announced its intention to list shares this October. Another giant in the financial sector Foreign Trade Bank of Vietnam (Vietcombank) is also expected [...]
HCM City (VNA) – The HSBC Vietnam launched its e-banking service on August 25 to meet the increasing demands of businesses operating in Vietnam . The new service helps customers get quick, convenient and safe transactions as they can access their accounts at any time, anywhere and carry out international transactions with automatic payment. According [...]
Hanoi (VNA) – Outstanding entrepreneurs and enterprises from Cambodia , Laos and Vietnam will have the opportunity to receive awards for their good performances in various aspects.To be eligible for the awards, contenders should own strong and reputable trademarks, record high growth rates in their business, strictly abide by the law, effectively protect the environment, [...]
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam ’s export turnover in the first eight months of this year reached 43.3 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 39 percent, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported.Nine products in the “one-billion USD” club have fulfilled their targets, according to the GSO.Crude oil continued to retain its top place, fetching 7.88 billion [...]