Vietnamese economy: Spectacular growth
09:16 | 05/09/2014 Economy- Society
(VEN) - The Vietnamese economy is rapidly developing and integrating more deeply and broadly into the regional and global economies. The international community has appreciated Vietnam’s impressive growth as a “typical development success story” which “must be shared with the world”. On the occasion of the 69th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2014), Vietnam Economic News’ Hoa Le, Nguyen Huong and Hung Cuong recorded the opinions of the leaders of some international organizations and foreign representations in Vietnam about the country’s development process.
Pay with Visa to enjoy 30% off all VietJet fares
09:02 | 04/09/2014 Economy- Society
(VEN) - VietJet has linked up with global payments technology company Visa to launch an amazing promotion in Vietnam called ‘Enjoy Flying with Visa’ with the discount of 30 percent available.
August: Optimistic signs of economic growth
08:02 | 04/09/2014 Economy- Society
(VEN) - A number of macroeconomic indexes such as increases in trade surplus and foreign direct investment (FDI), marginal growth of the consumer price index (CPI) and abundant foreign currency reserves showed signs of stability and recovery of the Vietnamese economy.
VietJet to open new route connecting Ha Noi and Can Tho
16:15 | 03/09/2014 Economy- Society
(VEN) - VietJet has announced the new age airline will begin operating a new daily route between Ha Noi and Can Tho on 17 October, 2014.
Expanding efficient vocational training models
15:25 | 03/09/2014 Economy- Society
(VEN) - With a target to train 700,000 more rural laborers this year, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has been expanding a number of efficient vocational training models.
CPI up by only 0.22 percent in August
11:07 | 01/09/2014 Economy- Society
(VEN) - According to the General Statistical Office, the consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.22 percent from July-August and up by 4.73 percent from a year ago. So far this year the CPI has increased by only 1.84 percent, recording the lowest growth rate in the last five years.
Workshop promotes community’s role in environmental protection
09:26 | 31/08/2014 Economy- Society
(VEN) - The People and Nature Reconciliation together with the UK Embassy in Hanoi, and the Asia Foundation launched a workshop on August 26 in Hanoi, under the theme, “Institutionalizing the role of the community and social organizations in environmental protection in Vietnam”.
EC President receives degree of Doctor Honoris Causa
09:22 | 30/08/2014 Economy- Society
(VEN) - The National Economics University conferred a degree of Doctor Honoris Causa to European Commission (EC) President Joseù Manuel Duraõo Barroso on August 25 in Hanoi on his recent visit to Vietnam.
Phu Quoc: A future national and int’l trade, service and tourist center
16:30 | 29/08/2014 Economy- Society
(VEN) - According to the development strategy and master plan for Kien Giang Province’s Phu Quoc District, the island district will become a national and international eco-tourist and entertainment center, a high-grade trade and service center, a regional financial center and a scientific research and technology transfer center in the future. Vietnam Economic News spoke with Phu Quoc District People’s Committee Deputy Chairman Huynh Quang Hung about the district’s advantages in investment attraction.
VNACCS/VCIS towards modernization
15:18 | 29/08/2014 Economy- Society
(VEN) - The Vietnam Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System and the Vietnam Customs Intelligence Information System (VNACCS/VCIS) have been put into operation since April 1, 2014, contributing to raising modern level of Vietnam Customs to new heights and creating favorable conditions for export-import companies.
