EX-IM BANK STANDS READY TO SUPPORT VIETNAM’S INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT: EXIM CHAIRMAN

Fri, 08/24/2007 - 12:28

eximbank.bmpThe Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is prepared to support U.S. exports for Vietnam’s transportation, public works and other infrastructure development, Bank Chairman and President James H. Lambright told Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung at a meeting in Hanoi Thursday.

PM Promulgates Visa Exemption for Overseas Vietnamese

Mon, 08/20/2007 - 13:52

The PM on August 17 signed Decision 135/2007/QĐ-TTg promulgating the regulations on visa exemption for overseas Vietnamese.

Accordingly, beneficiaries of the Decision include Vietnamese nationals residing abroad, foreigners who are Vietnamese citizens' spouses and children, overseas Vietnamese holding foreign passports or a foreign-issued permanent residence certificate (PRC) with the validity of at least six months since the date of entrance.

US Marketing Expert Has High Hopes for Vietnamese Economy

Fri, 08/17/2007 - 11:12

The Vietnamese economy is like an airplane which is set to fly much higher thanks to its people’s good qualities, marketing guru Philip Kotler told a press conference in Ho Chi Minh City Thursday.
The nation could match the economic achievements of Japan and other regional countries since its people were known for their hospitality, industriousness, and desire for success, he said.

Ha Long Bay Bids For World Natural Wonder Status

Thu, 08/16/2007 - 10:46

Thanh Nien and Tuan Chau Resort launched Monday an international campaign to vote for Ha Long Bay, a famous seascape in northern Vietnam, as one of the world’s seven new natural wonders.
Situated in the gulf of Tonkin, it was acknowledged as a World Heritage twice – in 1994 and 2000.halong_bay_139_06.jpg

Vietnam “Success Story”: World Bank Chief

Tue, 08/07/2007 - 12:20

World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick wrapped up his two day visit to Vietnam Tuesday, offering broad support to help the country move to the next stage of development.

EAST-WEST Economic Corridor Week To Start in Vietnam

Mon, 07/30/2007 - 11:40

A Week of East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC is connecting Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar) will be held in Danang City from Aug 27 to Sept 1st, 2007. This is a great event among ASEAN Countries in 2007. The event will create great opportunity for Vietnamese and foreign participants to exchange information and enhance their economic, trade and investment activities in the region. All participants also have a chance to jont a wonderful caravan along the Corridor, from the middle of Vienam through Laos to Thailand.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung Re-elected, Focus on Development Plan

Wed, 07/25/2007 - 19:44

The Vietnamese government is gearing up to tackle its Plan of Action in a concerted bid to fulfil its set socio-economic targets for the year.

Oxfam: Viet Nam's Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction on Right

Wed, 07/25/2007 - 18:04

Oxfam Executive Director Barbara Stocking said Viet Nam has achieved some successes as the country continues to maintain high economic growth rates while slashing poverty.043.jpg
 

President Nguyen Minh Triet Re-elected

Tue, 07/24/2007 - 20:23

President Nguyen Minh Triet, who last month became the first Vietnamese head of state to visit the US, was re-elected Tuesday by the country's lawmaking National Assembly.

Why tear down the building blocks

Fri, 05/18/2007 - 00:04

Foreign investors have been flocking to Viet Nam en masse armed with big ideas on how to tap into South East Asia 's fastest growing economy. Most are attracted by rapid socio-economic development, a young and highly skilled low cost labour force, a platform of social and political stability that allows investments to mature in a low risk environment.

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