Representatives from the embassies of ASEAN countries in Vietnam attend a seminar to discuss the agenda for the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018 will take place in Hanoi from September 11-13 under the theme “ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the Fourth Industrial Revolution”. Ahead of the event, diplomats shared their viewpoints on the organisation of the WEF ASEAN as well as the opportunities and challenges for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) amid Industry 4.0. Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Zamruni Khalid expressed his support for Vietnam hosting the forum, as the country has experience in organising successfully the APEC Year 2017. Vietnam will be successful in organising the WEF ASEAN, he believed. While evaluating opportunities and challenges offered by Industry 4.0, he said ASEAN countries could learn from each other to promote the movement and run … [Read more...] about WEF ASEAN meets common concerns of regional countries and beyond
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Vietnamese market attractive to foreign enterprises
Enterprises not only want to develop market share in Vietnam but also to invest in the country so as to make use of trade advantages that Vietnam is enjoying. Attraction from export turnover According to the ministry, by November this year, there were 30 export products with export turnover of above US$1 billion, accounting for 91.6 percent of total exports, mainly focusing on key product lines, including electrics, electronics, garment and textile, footwear, plastics, computers and components. Specially, there were five products with export turnover of above $10 billion, accounting for 59.6 percent. Particularly, cellphones and components had the highest export value of $48.7 billion, accounting for 20.2 percent of total exports, an increase of 5.4 percent over the same period last year. Electronics, computers and components reached export turnover of $32.4 billion, an increase of 19.4 percent. Exports of garment and textile touched $29.9 billion, an increase of 7.8 percent. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese market attractive to foreign enterprises
Coffee Day to open in Đắk Nông
The second Vietnamese Coffee Day will run from December 9 to 11 in Gia Nghĩa Town, Đắk Nông Province to boost the sustainable development of the coffee industry and increase the value of coffee products.—Photo tuoitre.vn HÀ NỘI — The second Vietnamese Coffee Day will run from December 9 to 11 in Gia Nghĩa Town, Đắk Nông Province to boost the sustainable development of the coffee industry and increase the value of coffee products. The coffee day will be an opportunity for local and foreign companies to learn about the market and share their experience in production, processing and trading coffee, he said. They could also use the event to find partners and advertisers. This event expects to attract the participation of representatives from ministries, sectors, provinces – especially localities producing coffee – embassies in Việt Nam, global and regional coffee organisations as well as coffee … [Read more...] about Coffee Day to open in Đắk Nông
Malaysia a formidable foe, warns Vietnam coach ahead of World Cup qualifier
At a press conference in Hanoi Wednesday, he said: "[Since] the 2018 AFF Cup Malaysia have become different. They have some more foreign players and employ safer, more stable tactics, especially in midfield." "I take special notice of No. 20 Syafid Ahmad. He can penetrate the penalty area and cover a wide area. Malaysia's two wings are also strong, especially with the right winger Mohamadou Sumareh. Their sprints down the left flank often produce a high scoring rate." Asked about Vietnamese forward Nguyen Cong Phuong and left-back Doan Van Hau, both of whom just returned home after playing in Europe, Park said they are both ready for the upcoming match. "However I am a bit worried about Phuong’s performance. While he was in Belgium, he did not play often, so I’m a bit on the fence about his ball sense." The Vietnamese players were scheduled to have their last practice session on Wednesday afternoon before Park finalizes the line-up. "We absolutely intend to win Thursday … [Read more...] about Malaysia a formidable foe, warns Vietnam coach ahead of World Cup qualifier