Hanoi: The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee reviewed the investment proposal for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway project during its 42nd session on the afternoon of February 10. The project is expected to significantly impact the transportation infrastructure in the region. According to Vietnam News Agency, the Lao Cai – Hanoi … Read more
Fukuoka: The 11th Vietnam-Japan defence policy dialogue took place in Fukuoka, Japan. The event was co-chaired by Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien, Politburo member, member of the Standing Board of the Central Military Commission, and Deputy Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, and Kano Koji, Japan’s Vice Minister of Defence. According to Vietnam News … Read more
Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 10 called for swift actions to streamline Vietnam’s inspection system, enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency. Chairing the 11th meeting of the Government Steering Committee on the implementation of the 12th Party Central Committee’s Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW on streamlining the political system’s organisational structure for improved efficiency, PM … Read more
Hanoi: Vietnam’s export value of agro-forestry-aquatic products was estimated at 5.08 billion USD in January, marking a 4.9% decline compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Meanwhile, import value of agro-forestry-aquatic products in January reached 3.9 billion USD, marking an 11.9% increase year-on-year. According to … Read more
Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on February 10 between permanent Government members and leaders of businesses to discuss solutions for private enterprises’ acceleration and breakthrough, thus contributing to fueling the nation’s rapid and sustainable growth in the new era. According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting aimed at fostering … Read more
Hanoi: Digital banking services have achieved remarkable progress in recent years to better serve citizens and businesses, according to insiders. Recent data revealed that more than 87% of Vietnam’s adult population now hold payment accounts at banks while many credit institutions are processing more than 95% of transactions through digital channels. The transformation has been … Read more