In the context of growing dissatisfaction with the inequality produced by globalisation, officials commit to free trade that ensures equal opportunities for citizens and businesses to benefit from and contribute to regional growth. — VNA/VNS Photo Văn Điệp APEC-member economies agreed to continue enhancing regional … [Read more...] about APEC members aim for free, open trade
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Donations sought for students in central Vietnam
The New York-based Institute for Vietnamese Culture and Education (IVCE) has called for donations to support poor students in rural villages of Quang Ngai and Lam Dong provinces for the new school-year. Copies of the Pattie De La Conchinchine, an 1827 map printed in the six-volume World Atlas (Atlas universel) by Belgium … [Read more...] about Donations sought for students in central Vietnam
Ha Noi celebrates Hung Yen longan
Representatives of Hung Yen Province, supermarkets and wholesale markets in Ha Noi sign a consumption agreement on longan. — VNS Photo Phuong Thao Longan lovers rejoice: the delicious fruit from Hung Yen province has its very own week for the first time ever. A group including Ha Noi supermarkets and area government departments … [Read more...] about Ha Noi celebrates Hung Yen longan
Da Nang to host Investment Forum next month
As it prepares to host the 2017 APEC Summit, the central city is hoping a business convention in September will help it bolster its already-strong record of attracting foreign and domestic investment. A view of the Co Co River in Da Nang city. The central city has been calling for investment in infrastructure, health, … [Read more...] about Da Nang to host Investment Forum next month
Central city to host Invest Da Nang Forum
A view of the Co Co River in Da Nang city. The central city has been calling for investment in infrastructure, health, hi-tech industries, tourism and hi-tech agriculture. — VNS Photo Le Phuoc Chin As it prepares to host the 2017 APEC Summit, the central city is hoping a business convention in September will help it bolster its already-strong … [Read more...] about Central city to host Invest Da Nang Forum
Funding major challenge in remote areas: experts
VietNamNet Bridge – Lack of funding for investment and development is a major challenge for remote areas in the Asia-Pacific, posing a threat to quality of life and sustainable economic growth in the region, experts said on Thursday at a meeting in HCM City. … [Read more...] about Funding major challenge in remote areas: experts
APEC looks at responsible use of resources for food production
APEC officials and leaders of agricultural businesses in the region met on Thursday to discuss responsible use of resources that will ensure long-term food production and decent living standards for everyone. APEC authorities and Agriculture CEOs on Thursday discussed responsible use of resources to enable long-term food … [Read more...] about APEC looks at responsible use of resources for food production
Testing centre proposed to tackle Ngọc Linh ginseng
In traditional markets in Nam Trà My district, prized and valuable Ngoc Linh ginseng abounds. What eager customers don’t know is that the herb they buy might not be the real thing. A Ngọc Linh ginseng root is harvested from a mountainous farm in Nam … [Read more...] about Testing centre proposed to tackle Ngọc Linh ginseng
APEC officials debate freer trade
Delegates at APEC’s Committee of Industry and Trade (CIT) meeting in HCM City. — VNS Photo Thu Ngan APEC’s Committee of Industry and Trade (CIT) on Friday continued its two-day meeting in HCM City. Marie Sherylyn D Aquia, chair of the CTI, told Viet Nam News: “We continue to have discussions so we can have … [Read more...] about APEC officials debate freer trade
Luc Nam finds a fruitful niche
The villagers planted custard apples in their gardens because they liked the fruit, but over the last 30 years or so, it has found even greater favour as an economic staple. Custard apples are packed before being delivered to customers. The custard apple is among several fruits that have found a niche in … [Read more...] about Luc Nam finds a fruitful niche