Author: VOV
Vietnam interested in cross-border impacts of Mekong River projects
VOV.VN - Vietnam, a Mekong River downstream country, is interested in the cross-border impact of hydro-electric projects on the Mekong River, said Doan Khac Viet, deputy spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, at a regular press briefing in Hanoi on May 23.
Vietnam opposes China’s dispatch of navy hospital ship to Paracel islands
VOV.VN - Vietnam on May 23 voiced its opposition to China's violation of its sovereignty after the latter dispatched a navy hospital ship to the former’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) islands.
Electronic Taiwanese firms keen to invest in Hai Phong
VOV.VN - The Hai Phong Economic Zone Management Board on May 23 hosted an investment promotion conference with the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA) seeking investment opportunities in the northern port city.
Vietnam furniture fair to gather together best Southeast Asian producers
VOV.VN - The second Vietnam ASEAN International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair (VIFA ASEAN) will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from August 27 to 30 to showcase the best modern and traditional furniture, furnishing, home décor, and handicrafts from across the Southeast Asian region.
International electronics and smart appliances expo attracts 600 enterprises
VOV.VN - More than 600 enterprises are seeking business opportunities at the Vietnam International Electronics & Smart Appliances Expo (IEAE) 2024 that opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 23.
UK pledges additional funds for CFA programme in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The UK Government has announced an additional GBP40 million (US$54 million) to extend the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) programme for another five years till 2029 to support at least 800 low carbon projects in 16 countries across Asia, Latin America, and Africa, including Vietnam.
Australia launches next phase of support for women’s economic empowerment in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Australian Embassy in Vietnam on May 22 announced the launch of the next phase of Investing in Women (IW), an Australian Government initiative supporting women’s economic empowerment in Southeast Asia.
Retail petrol prices rise slightly as of May 23 afternoon
VOV.VN - Prices of both petrol RON95-III and E5 RON92 were revised up as of 15:00 May 23 according to a latest price adjustment by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
13,400 taels of SJC-branded gold bullion sold at May 23 auction
VOV.VN - Eleven bidders successfully bought a total of 13,400 taels of SJC-branded gold bullion that the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) had put up to auction on May 23.
NA deputies examine Gov't report on socio-economic development
VOV.VN - Deputies to the ongoing seventh session of the National Assembly on May 23 worked in group, discussing the Government’s report on the implementation of socio-economic development and budgetary tasks in recent times.
