The Ministry of Science and Technology wants to develop a modern science and technology sector that can provide a fresh impetus for national economic growth. This ambitious target was chosen at the Ministry’s meeting in Hanoi on January 29 to set tasks for 2010. Accordingly, science and technology must contribute to increasing the competitiveness of [...]
The UK real estate agent Knight Frank has opened its office at 40 Phan Boi Chau Street in Hanoi. The office works as an independent company, providing a wide range of services, including: property sale, lease, management, price appraisal, counselling and market research. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market in the world. Knight Frank has seen [...]
The Viet Nam Bank for Industry and Trade (Vietinbank) will provide VND846 billion (US$45.7 million) for the Viet Nam International Township Development Company’s ParkCity Ha Noi New Township project. The bank signed the deal yesterday, of which this amount will be spent on the first and second phases of the township. ParkCity, which will occupy [...]
Furama Resort Danang receives its second consecutive Golden Dragon Award and commits to further development in 2010. Given the fact that tourism has been affected by both the global economic crisis and local economic difficulty, the five-star Furama Resort Danang continues to achieve outstanding success in business performance and will be presented with a Golden [...]
Legend Hotel Saigon is offering a Legendary Tet Package from 6th until 28th February 2010. The package is priced at only VND 2,451,000 ++ per night for single/double occupancy in a Deluxe Room for a minimum two night stay, and includes complimentary buffet breakfast at the renowned Atrium Café, welcome drink, fruit basket , local [...]
The Vietnamese telecom market is now considered to be fiercely competitive with a high penetration level and participation of many new network operators. However, as of one of the world’s most valuable telecom brands, Beeline, is confident to compete with the other network operators in Vietnam. Mr Nguyen The Binh, Deputy General Director of Gtel [...]
A seminar was held in Hanoi on January 29 to discuss effective measures to boost the development of Vietnam’s tourism sector. Speaking at the seminar, General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Nguyen Van Tuan confirmed that promotion campaigns have made important contributions to the tourism sector’s current achievements. However, tourism promotion [...]
The Committee on International Trade Policies made its debut in Hanoi on January 29 by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). Addressing the ceremony, the Head of VCCI’s Legal Department, Tran Huu Huynh, said the committee will serve as a link between the Government and business associations, through which the business concerns and [...]
The real estate market will remain stagnant if the State Bank maintains its tight monetary policy through the first half of this year, experts warn. However, this lull provides a good opportunity for people with real housing needs rather than speculators to buy properties, according to experts. Nguyen Son Trung, director of HCM City-based Dat [...]
The industrial production value has been estimated at VND 62.8 trillion in January, only as much as 95.4% of the figure in the previous month, but a year-on-year increase of over 28%. Of the above-said figure, the production value of the State-owned enterprises has been up 23.1%, of the non-State sector, up 31.3% and of [...]
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