The National Assembly’s Standing Committee has just delivered the last-round comments to the Draft Special Administrative Economic Zone Law (SAEZ) before it will be submitted to the National Assembly’s upcoming fifth session in late May. Hoang Van Cuong, member of the NA Economic Committee Hoang Van Cuong, member of the NA Economic Committee elaborates on what we must do to avail ourselves of SAEZ advantages for national development. In your view, should we pilot the establishment of SAEZs? We will not pilot the SAEZ development model, because it is important to establish all the three proposed SAEZs, including Bac Van Phong, Van Don, and Phu Quoc, simultaneously. In fact, these three proposed SAEZs all have special potential and advantages compared to other regions, and each of them features distinct potential, advantages, and are entitled to follow different development strategies. If we pursued proper growth strategies, these three SAEZs could maximise their … [Read more...] about SAEZs to spur national development
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Party leader Trọng meets President of French National Assembly
Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng (l) meets with President of France’s National Assembly, Francois De Rugy, in Paris yesterday. — VNA/VNS Photo Trí Dũng PARIS — Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has urged Việt Nam and France to bring their co-operation, especially in trade and investment, on par with their political ties. Speaking with President of France’s National Assembly, Francois De Rugy, in Paris yesterday, Trọng also expressed his wish that the two countries promote co-operation in culture, education and training, which are potential fields for co-operation between the two. The Party leader thanked the French National Assembly for sharing experience in legislative work, monitoring and supporting human resources training. He expressed his wish that the French National Assembly continue to work with Việt Nam, especially in the context that Việt Nam is tweaking its legal … [Read more...] about Party leader Trọng meets President of French National Assembly
National renewable energy summit opens in Nha Trang
KHÁNH HOÀ — The 2018 Việt Nam Renewable Energy Summit opened in the central coastal city of Nha Trang yesterday. The three-day event, a match-making platform for key stakeholders in the renewable energy sector, has brought together some 30 local investors, including TTC Energy, KN Group, Phú Cường, Ocean Group and Hado Group and international developers and investors like Tata Power, Mainstream and Blue Circle. Also taking part are subsidiaries of the State-owned Electricity of Việt Nam like the National Load Dispatch Centre, Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company No 3, and Thuận Bình Wind Power Joint Stock Company. There are several conferences, workshops, exhibitions and match-making forums, and industry players will share their knowledge and widen business contacts. VRES 2018 has topical sessions to discuss market intelligence and connect key investors with approved renewable projects that are … [Read more...] about National renewable energy summit opens in Nha Trang
2018 National Tourism Year and 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum: Quang Ninh making best preparations
(VEN) - General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Nguyen Van Tuan and its mission had a working session with Quang Ninh People’s Committee on the organization of the 2018 National Tourism Year and the 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum. Boosting tourism The 2018 National Tourism Year is scheduled to take place in Quang Ninh Province, with the participation of cities and provinces such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Lang Son, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Lao Cai, Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa. General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Nguyen Van Tuan emphasized the importance of its events in boosting local tourism. Therefore, Quang Ninh Province should be active in preparations to highlight local unique tourism products in order to introduce to domestic tourists and international friends. The ASEAN Tourism Forum is an annual event with no less than 2,000 delegates, including tourism ministers, leaders from national travel agencies, … [Read more...] about 2018 National Tourism Year and 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum: Quang Ninh making best preparations
2018 National Tourism Year to attract 16 million visitors
The "2018 National Tourism Year – Ha Long – Quang Ninh" program, with around 50 cultural and art activities which promises to attract 16 million visitors. At the press conference in Hanoi on November 6 Vice Chairman of Quang Ninh provincial People's Committee Vu Thi Thu Thuy made the remark at a press conference on the National Tourism Year 2018 in Hanoi on November 6. Under the themed ‘Ha Long – Heritage, Wonder – Friendly Destination’, the program will feature a number of main activities, including the opening and closing ceremonies of the National Year, a cuisine festival, a paragliding competition, a photo contest and a ceremony to announce and present a certificate recognizing Cua Ong temple as a national relic site. Among them, the highlight of the program will be Canaval Ha Long event organized at Ha Long Park, Ha Long City on April 28. Besides the ministry and Quang Ninh, 14 other provinces and cities will join hands to organise … [Read more...] about 2018 National Tourism Year to attract 16 million visitors