“It is expected to grow again around 7 percent this year because Vietnam signed recently several free trade agreements such as the European Union -Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement and the newly-concluded United Kingdom-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA),” he told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s reporter in Jakarta. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 21
Jericho road ministries
PM wants old motorbikes off the streets
Nguyễn Văn Phương, deputy head of Motor Vehicle Quality Division under the Việt Nam Register, said the Government has only issued regulations on periodic inspections for cars but not motorbikes. The country also lacks regulations stipulating the maximum lifespan of motorcycles. … [Read more...] about PM wants old motorbikes off the streets
Thailand prepares for hosting APEC 2022
Bangkok (VNA) – The Government of Thailand has kick-started preparations for the country’s hosting of the 2022 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and other related meetings. Thailand is scheduled to host the 2022 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting at the end of the year. The meeting would be the first physical meeting in three years after a cancellation in Chile in 2019 and the virtual meeting in 2020 hosted by Malaysia due to the COVID-19 outbreak. New Zealand, the host of this year’s event, is likely to organise it in a similar format. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha recently presided over the national committee meeting via a videoconference on preparation for Thailand’s hosting of the 2022 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and other related meetings. Thailand will push forward five major issues of promotion of free and open trade and investment, digital society, good health and well-being, military and agricultural security, and inclusive and … [Read more...] about Thailand prepares for hosting APEC 2022
EVNGENCO 2 to sell over 581 million shares through IPO
According to Associate Professor Dr Vu Minh Khuong of the National University of Singapore, the equitisation of EVNGENCO 2, 100 per cent owned by EVN, attested to the efforts to reform the power sector and offers valuable investment opportunities to investors. … [Read more...] about EVNGENCO 2 to sell over 581 million shares through IPO