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China, US presidents set to begin state visits to Vietnam

 Communist Party of China General Secretary and President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump will make two-day state visits to Viet Nam this weekend.

APEC 2017: Vietnam, Russia cooperate in int’l information security

 Vietnam and Russia have issued a joint statement on their cooperation in safeguarding international information security following a meeting between Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

APEC 2017: Delegates appreciate VOF outcomes

 Delegates to the APEC Voices of the Future (VOF) spoke highly of the results of the forum, which was held from November 6-10 on the sidelines of the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week.

31st ASEAN Summit, related meetings to talk ASEAN Vision realisation

 The 31st ASEAN Summit (ASEAN-31) and related meetings, which will be held in Manila, the Philippines, from November 12 to 14, are set to focus on orientations and measures for enhancing connectivity to realise the ASEAN Community Vision 2025.

APEC 2017: VN’s initiative to host APEC-ASEAN dialogue welcomed

Leaders of APEC and ASEAN welcomed Vietnam’s initiative to host the APEC AND ASEAN Leaders’ Informal Dialogue.

APEC 2017: Chilean President hails Vietnam’s preparations

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria has spoken highly of Vietnam’s preparations for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, not only in terms of infrastructure but also the agenda quality. 

APEC 2017: Voices of the Future issues youth declaration

 The youth representatives of 17 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies adopted a youth declaration at the closing ceremony of the APEC Voices of the Future 2017 in the central province of Quang Nam on November 10.

APEC 2017: PM welcomes leaders of major businesses

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 10 received leaders of major groups and companies who were attending the APEC CEO Summit 2017 in the central city of Da Nang.

APEC 2017: Climate change mitigation requires joint efforts

 New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern emphasized the necessity for joint efforts between the governments and businesses in mitigating climate change impacts at the APEC CEO Summit 2017.

31st ASEAN Summit, related meetings to talk ASEAN Vision realisation

 The 31st ASEAN Summit and related meetings, which will be held in Manila, the Philippines, from November 12 to 14, are set to focus on orientations and measures for enhancing connectivity to realise the ASEAN Community Vision 2025.

McDonald’s to open first store in Hanoi

KFC, Lotteria and Burger King have been competing fiercely in Hanoi for the last 10-20 years. But McDonald’s has now finally entered the picture after arriving in Vietnam three years ago. 

25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting opens

 The 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting officially opened in Da Nang city on November 11 morning under the chair of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang.

APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Meeting – important event in the week

 The 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on November 11 is an important event within the framework of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week underway in the central city of Da Nang. 

Japanese businesses to pour US$5 bln in Vietnam

 President Tran Dai Quang and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe on November 10 witnessed the signing ceremony of cooperative documents worth US$5 billion between the two nations’ ministries, agencies and businesses. 

Gala dinner welcomes APEC economic leaders

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang hosted a gala dinner on November 10 to welcome Asian-Pacific leaders on the ocassion of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Da Nang city.

New tech produces top crops

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Van Lieu, director general of the Department of Local Science and Technology, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, talks to the newspaper Nong thon Ngay nay ...

Illegal construction rampant on Phu Quoc

 Many construction projects in Phu Quoc Island District are being built without licences or violate construction regulations.

Thuy Dung reveals dress for Miss International 2017 final

 Vietnamese representative Thuy Dung has officially unveiled the evening gown she will model on the catwalk for the final round of the Miss International 2017 scheduled for November 14 in Tokyo, Japan.

Cycle tours promote country tourism

 Love cycling? Keen on travelling? Eager to learn about ethnic groups? A 100km cycling tour through the northern province of Cao Bang may satisfy all these desires.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/11

 Hosting APEC opens up new FDI opportunities, Vietnam enjoys strong growth in shrimp exports to RoK, Singapore’s businesses pour US$41.7 billion into Vietnam, State turns inward for PPP plans