Supporting Vietnam to implement and duplicate smart agricultural models adaptive to climate change was the main focus of a workshop between Vietnamese and Dutch experts held in Hanoi on October 28.

(VOV) - The PSL group from the US will invest in a number of projects in Thua Thien-Hue province, according to a memorandum of understanding that the group signed with the provincial People’s Committee on October 27.

(VOV) - Foreign investors have pumped more than US$19.292 billion in 1,657 new and 667 existed FDI (foreign direct investment) projects in the first ten months of this year, a rise of 40.8% against the corresponding period last year.

Vietnam Brewery Limited has released its sustainability report 2014 - “Brewing a Better World” for the first time, highlighting its long-term commitment to sustainable development in Vietnam.

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) and HPT Vietnam Corporation (HPT) has held the kick - off ceremony for the “Basel II Standardised Solution” project. 

Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh has called on Japanese businesses to increase their investment in Vietnam during the third seminar between his ministry and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hanoi on October 27. 

Dubai Port World (DP World) will continue developing the Saigon Premier Container Terminal Port (SPCT) in Ho Chi Minh City, said Rashid Abdulla, Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific DP World and SPCT President.

Japan-Mekong Business Cooperation Committee delegation head Yoshio Arakawa spoke highly of the investment climate in northern Ha Nam province during a meeting with the provincial People’s Committee on October 27.

Some 100 business-to-business meetings are tailored during “Lifestyle Trade Mission to Vietnam 2015”, a Vietnam-EU trade promotion programme held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from October 27-30.

(VOV) -The armies of Vietnam and the Philippines boast huge potential for bilateral cooperation in various fields, including the United Nations peacekeeping, said Lieut. Sen. Vo Van Tuan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).

(VOV) - Singapore-based agribusiness giant Wilmar International has agreed to invest US$13 million in a 49-51 deal with Vietnamese sauce maker Saigon Co.op to produce differing types of sauces and spices.

A cooperation agreement was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam , aiming to support European investors in Vietnam and promoting Vietnam’s exports to European markets.

(VOV) - JYSK, a global furniture brand from Denmark, has granted a franchise for a Vietnamese partner – NeatClean – to open JYSK furniture shops in Vietnam.

The great advantage of the service is that passengers, who just need to have a smartphone with a 3G or internet connection, can call a taxi within the shortest possible time, know their itineraries in advance, and calculate the service fees they have to pay. 

Making his third visit to Vietnam on October 19, GE’s chairman and CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt showed his eagerness of expanding the global player’s operations in renewable energy, healthcare, and aviation following the growing country’s new engagements under global and regional free trade agreements. 

About three million people in Vietnam are classified as middle class, whose average property is worth about US$18,074, according to Credit Suisse.

(VOV) -On October 23, Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic Lubomir Zaoralek visited an exhibition of Czech companies operating in Vietnam, saying this has opened plentiful opportunities for economic cooperation in potential fields in the coming time.

(VOV) - On October 22, the Japan Sumitomo Group got the green light from the Vinh Phuc provincial People’s Committee to proceed with construction of the Thang Long III Industrial Park.

The People’s Committee of southern Binh Duong province granted investment licenses to 38 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the locality on October 23, including 23 newly-licensed and 15 already-operational projects, worth a total of US$531.8 million. 

(VOV) - The Consulate General of Switzerland in Ho Chi Minh City on October 22 unveiled plans for a contingent of some 20 Swiss companies to visit Vietnam this October 26-30 on a goodwill business tour.

Many famous casino developers have visited Vietnam since 2002 to propose resort projects, but they have not returned. 

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam, Vietcombank, on October 22 signed a contract with Credit Suisse and the Vietnam International Law Firm (VILAF) for a new equity issue. 

It is still unclear how much of Vinamilk’s stake will be sold to foreign investors. Experts have warned that once foreign investors hold the controlling stake in Vinamilk, they would control the Vietnamese dairy market.

(VOV) - Property developer Vingroup and its real estate agents will hold a workshop in Hanoi on October 25 on investment in Vinpearl Resort & Villas.

Norway’s experience in sea-based economic development as well as cooperation opportunities between Vietnam and the country in this area were the main topics of a seminar in Hanoi on October 20.

The authorities of the central province of Quang Binh held a working session with the Laos Petro Join Stock Company on October 19 to discuss the outcomes of a site survey for a bonded warehouse and oil pipeline in Vietnamese territories, reported the Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper.

(VOV) - The Vietnam stock market has been rallying to news that the State Capital Investment Corp plans to divest its entire 45.1% stake in Vinamilk, valued at an estimated US$2.7 billion.

(VOV) - Trong Duc Cocoa Company Ltd. is coordinating with a Japanese partner to produce chocolate for export to Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan (China), said company’s director Dang Truong Khanh.

The state’s call for investment in infrastructure projects has received an active response from private investors, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) report to the Ministry of Transport.

(VOV) - Russia’s gas giant Gazprom on October 19 met with Dong Nai provincial leaders to discuss issues of cooperation in the gas sector – particularly the company supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the southern provinces.