According to Brian Hull, country managing director of ABB in Vietnam, ABB has had a wonderful first 25 years in Vietnam and the company is looking forward to the next 25 years and beyond. “The Energy and Fourth Industrial revolutions are shaping the future of the country’s economy and we have the right technologies in place that have withstood the test of time to allow the utilities, industries, infrastructure, and transport sectors to capitalise on these changes,” said Hull. In its 25 year growth journey in Vietnam, ABB has taken part in a string of important projects underpinning the country’s development. These projects include Phu My and Uong Bi thermal power plants, Tri An Hydro Power Plant, diverse 500/220/100kV substations that feed the national power network, and Hai Van Tunnel—the longest tunnel in Southeast Asia. ABB has also powered and automated numerous important industrial plants, promoting economic development across Vietnam, such as Dung … [Read more...] about ABB celebrates 25-year legacy in Vietnam
Celebrating 25 years in business
Korea celebrates 25 years of solidarity with Việt Nam
Viet Nam News To mark the 25th Anniversary of Việt Nam-Korea Relations this year, Việt Nam News presents an article written by Lee Hyu, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea. He talks about the achievements of the two countries over the past 25 years and of his vision for the coming 25. Twenty-five years ago, Việt Nam and Korea embarked on what became an incredible journey of co-operation and partnership. Year after year, we made remarkable progress, and in the process gained even greater momentum. You will recall that in 2012, when we celebrated the 20th anniversary of our relations, we were amazed at the extraordinary achievements we had made. Five years since, we have made even greater advances. Korea's investment in Việt Nam tripled to a cumulative $50 billion, bilateral trade volume doubled to $40 billion in 2016, and the total number of reciprocal visitors increased two-fold, reaching a record-breaking 1.75 million. Indeed, few countries are able to reach the level of … [Read more...] about Korea celebrates 25 years of solidarity with Việt Nam
Korea celebrates 25 years of unity with Việt Nam
Viet Nam News To mark the 25th Anniversary of Việt Nam-Korea Relations this year, Việt Nam News presents an article written by Lee Hyu, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea. He talks about the achievements of the two countries over the past 25 years and of his vision for the coming 25. Twenty-five years ago, Việt Nam and Korea embarked on what became an incredible journey of co-operation and partnership. Year after year, we made remarkable progress, and in the process gained even greater momentum. You will recall that in 2012, when we celebrated the 20th anniversary of our relations, we were amazed at the extraordinary achievements we had made. Five years since, we have made even greater advances. Korea's investment in Việt Nam tripled to a cumulative $50 billion, bilateral trade volume doubled to $40 billion in 2016, and the total number of reciprocal visitors increased two-fold, reaching a record-breaking 1.75 million. Indeed, few countries are able to reach the level of … [Read more...] about Korea celebrates 25 years of unity with Việt Nam
CapitaLand and Ascott celebrate 20 years in Vietnam
CapitaLand and Ascott celebrate 20 years in Vietnam The Saigon Times Daily Her Excellency Leow Siu Lin, Singapore’s Consul General in HCMC, poses for a group photo at a gala dinner held at the GEM Center convention hall in HCMC HCMC – CapitaLand Limited (CapitaLand) and its wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), celebrated 20 years of excellence in Vietnam yesterday with a gala dinner held at the new convention hall at GEM Center, HCMC. The event was graced by Her Excellency Leow Siu Lin, Singapore’s Consul General in HCMC and Mr Lim Ming Yan, CapitaLand’s President & Group CEO of CapitaLand Group. About 200 guests comprising business partners and residents attended the event. Looking back, in 1994, CapitaLand was one of the first international developers to enter Vietnam with the development of Hanoi Tower and Sofitel Plaza in Hanoi. In addition, Ascott pioneered the first international standard serviced … [Read more...] about CapitaLand and Ascott celebrate 20 years in Vietnam
MPI Minister Dung sets the course for VIR’s next 25 years covering business
Dear Editorial Board, staff, reporters, and editors of Vietnam Investment Review Group, On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the launch of the first VIR issue (September 27, 1991), and on behalf of the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Party Committee and leadership, I would like to express my warmest congratulations to you all. Functioning as the press office of the Ministry of Planning and Investment over the past 25 years, VIR has accompanied the country’s Doi moi reforms, development and international integration. Together with the strong development and growth of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, VIR has ceaselessly grown in strength, to become one of the leading economic press agencies in Vietnam. I highly commend VIR for its great efforts in always keeping true to its operational principles and purposes. It has done a very good job disseminating economic analysis, as well as meeting the demand for information from organisations, enterprises, and … [Read more...] about MPI Minister Dung sets the course for VIR’s next 25 years covering business