Illustrative image (Source: internet) Hanoi (VNA) - A workshop on the role of intellectual property (IP) in promoting socio-economic development was jointly held by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Hanoi on May 9. The event aims to bring intellectual property-related issues into policies and activities of sectors and socio-economic fields. Participants highlighted the role played by IP in the development of industry, agriculture, culture, health, and education sectors. They agreed that IP contributes to building orientations, targets, missions and measures, thus serving as a tool for realising development objectives of sectors, localities and the nation. The workshop discussed ways to bring contents concerning IP into socio-economic development polices amid the 4th industrial revolution, towards determining the role of ministries and sectors in integrating and developing IP issues in sectoral development policies, … [Read more...] about Workshop spotlights IP role in socio-economic development
Role agriculture in economic development
Mekong Delta aims for high-quality agriculture in 2019
Localities in the Mekong Delta have set ambitious targets this year with a focus on high-quality agriculture combined with eco-tourism, services and industry. Last year, though the Delta faced unseasonable weather, flooding and a decline in agricultural product prices, the localities achieved positive socio-economic targets. Located in a key economic region, with advantages in tourism, aquaculture and rice production, Kien Giang Province, for instance, achieved an economic growth rate of 7.5 per cent last year. The province’s total Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) reached more than VND62.3 trillion (US$2.68 billion), and budget revenue collection VND9.95 trillion, 7.7 per cent higher than estimated. Pham Vu Hong, chairman of the Kien Giang People’s Committee, said in 2018 the province created 213 large-scale fields to help farmers apply technology to rice production. The province produced more than 4.2 million tonnes of rice in 2018. At least 76 per cent of high … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta aims for high-quality agriculture in 2019
Forestry contributions to economic development analysed
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The forestry sector is playing an increasingly important role in Vietnam’s economy, according to a forestry expert. Do Anh Tuan, head of the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development, made the statement at a conference in Hanoi on December 18 to analyse the contributions of the forestry sector to growth through the application of input-output charts and the implementation of efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+). He noted the sector’s contributions to the economy’s added value rose from only 0.5 percent in 2008-2013 to 2.3 percent in 2013-2018. The event, part of an Australian-funded project on forest planting policies to balance the demands of small-scale forest owners, wood processing industry and environment in Laos and Vietnam, aimed to seek policy recommendations to encourage planters to switch to a larger scale. Tuan … [Read more...] about Forestry contributions to economic development analysed
PM highlights Japanese ODA’s role in socio-economic development
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) and Shinichi Kitaoka, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Japan’s official development assistance (ODA) has significantly contributed to Vietnam’s socio-economic development over the past years, especially in infrastructure development, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on September 14. At a Hanoi reception for Shinichi Kitaoka, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the PM said as the agency in charge of coordinating Japan’s ODA to Vietnam, JICA has made remarkable contributions to cooperation between the two countries. Vietnam has used the capital for right purposes and manage it effectively, he said, adding that the quality of ODA projects has also been ensured. He called on Japan to continue its ODA supply for Vietnam, focusing on high-quality infrastructure, personnel training, climate change response, administrative … [Read more...] about PM highlights Japanese ODA’s role in socio-economic development
Vietnam, Kuwait enhance economic cooperation
(VEN) - Vietnam Economic News’ My Phung spoke with Khaled Falah Al-Mutairi, Kuwaiti Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, about achievements in bilateral cooperation especially in economic ties between Kuwait and Vietnam, after 42 years of diplomatic relations. What are major achievements in bilateral cooperation between Kuwait and Vietnam after more than four decades of diplomatic relations? Kuwait and Vietnam established diplomatic relations in 1976 and we were one of the first countries to establish the relationship with your country after the unification. Since then, our bilateral relationship has been unceasingly developed and continued to make progress and boom at all levels. We are proud that Kuwait is the first country in the Gulf Region where Vietnam established its embassy in 2003. Kuwait also opened its Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City in 2007. In May 2016, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Kuwait enhance economic cooperation
Technology crucial to high-value agriculture development in GMS
Delegates speak at the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Science-technology is a breakthrough solution to green and high-value agriculture development, said Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong. He made the statement at a session on agriculture business and technology within the framework of the GMS Business Summit in Hanoi on March 30. The Minister highlighted the important role of agriculture in economic growth and sustainable development of GMS nations, particularly Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV). The sector provides livelihoods for the regional citizens, particularly the low-income groups. Cuong underlined the export capability and competitiveness of GMS agricultural products thanks to the region’s favourable geographic location as a gateway to the Asia – Pacific region and the world. In the coming time, agriculture will continue being an important sector to ensure food security, promote poverty reduction and hunger … [Read more...] about Technology crucial to high-value agriculture development in GMS
Technology crucial to high-value agriculture development: GMS
Science-technology is a breakthrough solution to green and high-value agriculture development, said agriculture minister Nguyen Xuan Cuong at a session on agriculture business and technology within the framework of the GMS Business Summit in Ha Noi on March 30. The Minister highlighted the important role of agriculture in economic growth and sustainable development of GMS nations, particularly Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Viet Nam (CLMV). The sector provides livelihoods for the regional citizens, particularly the low-income groups. Cuong underlined the export capability and competitiveness of GMS agricultural products thanks to the region’s favourable geographic location as a gateway to the Asia – Pacific region and the world. In the coming time, agriculture will continue being an important sector to ensure food security, promote poverty reduction and hunger eradication, and serve as important support for other economic sectors, Cuong affirmed. The fourth industrial … [Read more...] about Technology crucial to high-value agriculture development: GMS
Technology crucial to high-value agriculture development
He made the statement at a session on agriculture business and technology within the framework of the GMS Business Summit in Hanoi on March 30. The Minister highlighted the important role of agriculture in economic growth and sustainable development of GMS nations, particularly Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV). The sector provides livelihoods for the regional citizens, particularly the low-income groups. Cuong underlined the export capability and competitiveness of GMS agricultural products thanks to the region’s favorable geographic location as a gateway to the Asia – Pacific region and the world. Delegates at the event In the coming time, agriculture will continue being an important sector to ensure food security, promote poverty reduction and hunger eradication, and serve as important support for other economic sectors, Cuong affirmed. The fourth industrial revolution presents an opportunity for the GMS nations to boost hi-tech agriculture, … [Read more...] about Technology crucial to high-value agriculture development
Vietnam’s active role in regional mechanisms further demonstrated
GMS-6 has the theme “Leveraging 25 years of cooperation, Building an integrated, sustainable and prosperous GMS”, while CLV 10 reviews the implementation of “the Master Plan for Socio-Economic Development of the CLV Development Triangle Area for 2010-2020” and discusses cooperation orientations for the coming time, while seeking ways to increase the trilateral economic connectivity. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (2nd from right) inspects venues for the GMS and CLV Summits. The two summits are among the most important multilateral external events to be hosted by Vietnam in 2018. Following the success of the APEC 2017 Year, Vietnam’s hosting of GMS-6 and CLV-10 shows the country’s increasing position in the international arena as well as its active role and contributions to regional cooperation mechanisms. GMS was established in 1992 as an initiative of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), involving Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s active role in regional mechanisms further demonstrated
PM hails science-technology’s role in economic development
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the conference (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA)– Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stressed the important role played byscience and technology in promoting production value and economic growth, andasked for more efforts to effectively develop the sector in the coming time. Speaking at aconference held by the Ministry of Science and Technology in Hanoi on January 9to review scientific and technological activities in 2017, the Governmentleader praised state management of science and technology at all levels in theyear.It is necessary to continuecreating breakthroughs in improving the innovation index and considerenterprises as a centre of innovation, he said.Attention should be paidto building laws related to science and technology development and policies onusing human resources, as well as increasing investment in the sector, henoted.PM Phuc also pointedout shortcomings that must be solved in the coming time in order to promote theapplication … [Read more...] about PM hails science-technology’s role in economic development