The plan is to be implemented in order to make productivity into an important driving force for development across all sectors, largely through the application of new renewal achievements in science, technology, management systems, and tools that help to improve productivity. This is in addition to combining with research, training, and retraining of human resources, in line with Industry 4.0 trends. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 15
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Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Transport Mr. Nguyen Van The stated that this would not only be a very important project, connecting with the economic hubs of the Mekong Delta but also open a new road linking Ho Chi Minh City with the southwestern provinces; thereby playing an important role for the promotion of socio-economic development, ensuring national security and defense of the region. In addition, the project success also demonstrates the friendship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 15
ASEAN, China vow to boost ties
Hanoi (VNA) - Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed to further enhance ASEAN-China relations at their meeting in Brunei on January 14. Wang said the dynamic and fruitful China-ASEAN dialogue partnership has become an important pillar for regional peace and stability, development and prosperity. He noted China appreciates the important contribution made by the ASEAN Secretariat in promoting the development of China-ASEAN ties and cooperation in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks the 30th anniversary of their dialogue relations. Wang expressed his hope that both sides take this opportunity to organize a series of commemorative events, implement the five-year action plan, elevate their relations, and build a closer ASEAN-China community with a shared future. The official said China is willing to work with ASEAN to improve the level of cooperation in public … [Read more...] about ASEAN, China vow to boost ties
Vietnamese food producers should embrace changing trends to survive
To survive and thrive, food producers must adopt new business models by combining online and offline distribution, embrace digitisation, apply technology in the value chain from farm to table, and improve product quality and value and the customer experience, they added. — VNS … [Read more...] about Vietnamese food producers should embrace changing trends to survive
Moon cake market competition heats up
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - A crowded moon cake market has caused a drop in sales for many stalls ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival. The big day is on October 1 – the 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar calendar, but the moon cake market is still quiet. Popular moon cake brands like Kinh Do, Nhu Lan, Dong Khanh, Hanoi Confectionery and Thu Huong Bakery are traded on stalls in the most crowded areas in Hanoi and HCM City. Despite an increase in discounts and promotions, fewer people are shopping at moon cake stalls than last year. Nguyen Thi Huong, the owner of a moon cake stall on Pham Van Dong Street in HCM City’s Thu Duc District has struggled this year. “I have to use a 'buy 1 get 1' board to attract customers but some just stop to see the price list. Some still buy the products but they are much fewer than ever before," she said. Le Minh Tam, who runs a moon cake stall on An Duong Vuong Street, District 5, told Tin Tuc newspaper: … [Read more...] about Moon cake market competition heats up