At the invitation of the People's Government of Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) will organise a business delegation to visit the third ASEAN - China Automobile, Construction and Agricultural Machinery and Components Expo in Liuzhou City and lead a market survey visit to Nanning City, Guangxi Province, China from October 3 to 7, 2013. The expo aims to boost cooperation, strengthen friendship and promote economic development between ASEAN countries and China. The event, to be held in Exhibition Centre in Liuzhou City, Guangxi from October 4 to 8, 2013, covers a total exhibition area of 30,000 squ.metres. Many automobile, machinery and parts companies from China and ASEAN will exhibit their products there. The fair is expected to attract 20,000 visitors. Members of the visiting delegation will be supported accommodation and meal expenses during the time in Liuzhou. Each company will have only one person supported. Companies … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Businesses to Visit Automobile and Machinery Expo in China
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Business and art closely linked
VietNamNet Bridge – South Korean businessmen have been successfully penetrating Vietnam’s market through the cultural channel. After watching South Korean films, Vietnamese consumers became familiar with South Korean products. This is a typical example of the close connection between business and art, said Phan Cam Thuong, an art critic.Academic art in Vietnam needs support from businessmen Businessmen, please support culture development, but don’t interfere Cultural development support should be set as a criterion to rank businesses Why Vietnamese businessmen remain indifferent to Vietnamese arts? VietNamNet, in an effort to present a multi-angled view on the hot issue namely, the support of Vietnamese businessmen for the development of Vietnam’s art scene, talked with the art critic Phan Cam Thuong after it conducted interviews with many well known figures, artist Tran Luong, MA of Culture Nguyen Dinh Thanh and Associate Professor Nguyen Van Huy.You have … [Read more...] about Business and art closely linked
Green businesses ask for more incentives
Thuy Dung Speaking at the GreenBiz 2013 Exhibition and Conference that kicked off in Hanoi City on Thursday, Ngo Van Huy, director of Phillips Electronics Vietnam, said more incentives are needed to encourage consumers to switch to energy-saving devices. Lighting usually accounts for 19% of energy consumption, Huy said. Of this demand, lighting for buildings, offices, schools, stores, streets and especially urban areas accounts for 75%. Meanwhile, the ratio of energy demand for lighting in Vietnam is 25%. Therefore, sustainable lighting solutions can help reduce costs and minimize adverse impacts on the environment, he said. Up to 80% of buildings in Vietnam still use outdated lighting technologies. Once replaced, the buildings may save up to 40% of energy consumption, Huy said. But current incentives are not appealing enough. "For instance, the import tariff for light-emitting diode (LED) lights is the same as that for normal products. Meanwhile, LED light import … [Read more...] about Green businesses ask for more incentives
Green-Biz 2013 offers green business solutions to Vietnam
Nhan Dan Online - The third Conference and Exhibition on European Green Business Solutions for Vietnam (Green-Biz 2013) opened in Hanoi on September 19. This year's conference and exhibition offers a wide range of measures to promote Vietnam's green growth strategy and sustainable development. Co-organised by the Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), this year's event focuses on promoting awareness on a 'green' lifestyle, including green production and consumption; sustainable urban development; resource management: energy, water and waste treatment, and renewable energy; green education and green mindset; and healthcare. The two-day event brings European green business solutions and cleaner infrastructure to local communities, creates linkages between the government and businesses as well as among European and local companies. Local and international governmental … [Read more...] about Green-Biz 2013 offers green business solutions to Vietnam
Green Biz 2013: Green Business Solutions to Address Challenges
The third Conference and Exhibition on 'European Green Business Solutions for Vietnam' (Green - Biz 2013) scheduled for September 19 to 20, 2013 in Hanoi will focus on current challenges (such as industrial pollution, environmental pollution, noise pollution and energy saving) as well as how to respond to those challenges. This event is presented by the European Business Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The information above was announced by the organizers at a press conference held recently in Hanoi. With scale promised to be as huge as the Green - Biz 2009 and 2011, Green - Biz 2013 has attracted many research institutions, departments and agencies, civil society groups, international organizations, media and European as well as Vietnamese businesses to get involved in this year's event. The main topic of the third Green-Biz will focus on current challenges as well as practical … [Read more...] about Green Biz 2013: Green Business Solutions to Address Challenges