Viet Nam in UNSC – mission accomplished
02/01/2022 09:00VGP - Viet Nam skillfully and successfully navigated in challenging water during 2 years with 7 priorities showing it is a trustworthy partnership for sustainable peace and development.
UNDP Senior Economist: Viet Nam’s growth rates of 6.3% in 2022 and 6.8% in 2023 are feasible
VGP – Viet Nam’s growth rates of 6.3% in 2022 and 6.8% in 2023 are feasible but these rates obviously depend on what happens with the pandemic, said United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Senior Economist Jonathan Pincus in a recent interview with the VGP.
Vietnamese, Lao FMs co-chair 8th political consultation
Việt Nam and World 29/12/2021 12:00VGP – Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith co-chaired the 8th ministerial-level political consultation in Ha Noi on December 28.
WB gives Viet Nam US$ 221.5 million for post-COVID-19 recovery
Việt Nam and World 27/12/2021 13:51VGP – The Government of Viet Nam and the World Bank have signed a credit agreement worth US$ 221.5 million to support Viet Nam’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic through policy reforms aimed at improving financial inclusion and spurring greater environmental resilience.
HSBC predicts Viet Nam’s GDP growth to reach 6.8% in 2022
Việt Nam and World 26/12/2021 16:38VGP – Viet Nam's economy can regain GDP growth rate at 6.8 percent in 2022 mainly thanks to strong FDI investment in the manufacturing sector, thereby promoting exports, especially in the context that the free trade agreements Viet Nam has signed in the past two years are starting to “bear fruit."
IFC helps boost climate finance, drive Viet Nam’s climate goals
Việt Nam and World 23/12/2021 15:17VGP - As Viet Nam accelerates efforts to transition to low-carbon growth, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a US$70 million loan to Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank)—one of the country's leading banks in climate finance—to increase its funding for renewable energy projects in Viet Nam.
Korean companies interested in environmentally friendly projects in Viet Nam
Việt Nam and World 22/12/2021 15:10VGP – A large number of Korean companies are interested in environmentally friendly projects in Viet Nam and stand ready to cooperate with the Vietnamese Government to reduce carbon emissions, said Kim Han-yong, the President of the Korea Chamber of Business in Viet Nam (KORCHAM).
President leaves for State visit to Cambodia
Việt Nam and World 21/12/2021 09:49VGP – Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has led a high-ranking delegation to pay a State visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia from December 21-22 at the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.
India donates 200,000 doses of Covaxin to Viet Nam
Việt Nam and World 20/12/2021 20:18VGP – A special aircraft carrying National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his entourage, and a gift of 200,000 doses of Covaxin, from India, landed in Noi Bai International Airport on Sunday.
ADB helps Southeast Asia revive tourism, boost sustainable investments
Việt Nam and World 18/12/2021 12:35VGP - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has set up a US$1.7 million technical assistance facility to accelerate Southeast Asia’s tourism recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as boost inclusive and sustainable development in the sector.
Laos to reopen borders to tourists from Viet Nam
Việt Nam and World 17/12/2021 20:40VGP – Laos plans to reopen borders to tourists from 17 countries, including Viet Nam, starting from January next year.
India hails Viet Nam’s rising role in international arena
Việt Nam and World 17/12/2021 20:20VGP – India attaches special importance to Viet Nam’s rising role in ASEAN and international arena, said Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Viet Nam always treasures partnership with India: NA Chairman
Việt Nam and World 17/12/2021 18:01VGP – Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue met with Indian Vice President and Chairman of the Council of States Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi on December 17.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to visit Cambodia next week
Việt Nam and World 17/12/2021 18:00VGP - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will make a State visit to Cambodia from December 21-22 at the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Friday./.
Seven universities in Viet Nam meet int'l accreditation standards
Việt Nam and World 16/12/2021 15:10VGP - Seven universities in Viet Nam meet international accreditation standards, announced the Quality Management Department of the Ministry of Education and Training on December 16.
Top legislator begins official visit to India
Việt Nam and World 15/12/2021 21:20VGP - Chairman of the Nation Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue landed in New Delhi on Wednesday, starting his official visit to India at the invitations of Speaker of the House of Representatives of India Om Birla and Chairman of the Upper House Venkaiah Naidu.
Viet Nam crowned Asia’s Best River Cruise Destination
Việt Nam and World 15/12/2021 12:55VGP – Viet Nam has been honored as “Asia's Best River Cruise Destination in 2021” by the World Cruise Awards.
NA Chairman attends 29th meeting of Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum
Việt Nam and World 14/12/2021 16:30VGP - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended the 29th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-29) on December 14.
Germany donates more than 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccines doses to Viet Nam
Việt Nam and World 14/12/2021 15:41VGP – As many as 2,558,000 doses of Moderna vaccine gifted by Germany via the COVAX Facility arrived in Ha Noi, the German Embassy in Viet Nam said Tuesday.
World Bank: Viet Nam’s economic conditions continue to improve
Việt Nam and World 14/12/2021 14:51VGP – Viet Nam’s economic conditions continued to improve and both industrial production and retail sales registered a third month of growth, according to the Viet Nam Macro Monitoring report, which was released by the World Bank (WB) on December 14.
