Nhan Dan - The Vietnam International Business Centre (VIBC) was officially launched on October 10 in Hanoi after a three month trial period. VIBC, which is the first professional combined commercial and exhibition centre in Vietnam, covers an area of 5,700 square metres at the Giang Vo International Exhibition Centre. The VIBC attracts many leading Vietnamese brands including Viettel, FPT, Nino and Pico. The centre also introduces pavilions of foreign businesses from Canada, Egypt, South Africa, Argentina, along with Vietnam associations such as the Engineering Association, Traditional Craft Village Association, Lighting Association, and Vietnamese Culture Association. The grand opening of VIBC is scheduled to take place from October 10-15 with many promotional activities. The centre is expected to create an economic exchange forum which contributes to promoting the image of Vietnam to the world and vice versa. At the opening ceremony, VIBC donated VND1 billion to the … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Business Centre opens in Hanoi
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Vietnam International Business Centre debuts
(VOV) - The Vietnam International Business Centre (VIBC) was officially inaugurated in Hanoi on October 10 following a successful three-month trial. US$100 million commercial centre built in HCM City Largest commercial centre to be built in Hanoi Vietnam's biggest commercial centre opens in HCM City The VIBC's combined commercial and exhibition centre is the first of its kind in Vietnam, attracting famous brands including Viettel, FPT, Nino, and Pico. It houses pavilions of the Canadian, Egyptian, South African, and Argentinean embassies, as well as of leading Vietnamese craft bodies such as the Engineering Association, Traditional Craft Village Association, Lighting Association, and Vietnamese Culture Association. VIBC's International and Associations Areas will create a space promoting Vietnam's economic image to the world and encouraging cooperation between foreign and domestic businesses. Participating brands can also consult directly with their Vietnamese customer … [Read more...] about Vietnam International Business Centre debuts
EU green business solutions introduced in Vietnam
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) held a press conference in Hanoi on September 7 to launch the GreenBiz exhibition and conference on EU green business solutions (GreenBiz 2011). GreenBiz focuses on Vietnamese Government and businesses and aims to support them with specific solutions to tackle climate change, energy issues and environmental challenges. Eurocham-Vietnam Managing Director, Matthias Duhn, said Vietnam is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. Vietnam's average GDP has reached 7 percent over the past 10 years with GDP per capita of more than US$1,100 in 2010. As the country's economy develops more foreign direct investment pours into Vietnam as the global business community's belief increases. However, economic growth brings its own problems as Vietnam is now one of the countries most seriously affected by climate change. Therefore, it is high time for the country to implement sustainable development solutions, Duhn said. The second … [Read more...] about EU green business solutions introduced in Vietnam
Nam Dinh Creating the Best Conditions for Businesses
Despite many challenges, over the past years, Nam Dinh province has always strived to improve the investment environment, develop mechanisms and policies to attract investment, support businesses, improve transport infrastructure, construct infrastructure in industrial parks and raise investment promotion campaigns. The province also raises awareness of its authority of all levels of the role of businesses in economic and social development, thus aims to build a really friendly authority, creating the best conditions for businesses to develop.Improving the quality of supporting services In the target of socio-economic development in 2013, Nam Dinh province determines to use all resources and strives to keep stable economic growth in a reasonable level and improves the efficiency and sustainability of the development. The province also implements asynchronous solutions to promote production, business and industrial development, and improve the quality of services. Accordingly, the … [Read more...] about Nam Dinh Creating the Best Conditions for Businesses
230 businesses attend Int’l Garment Exhibition
The 11th Vietnam International Textile and Garment - VTG opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Fair Centre in October 19 and will run until October 22. The event attracted 230 businesses from fifteen countries and territories. Many big companies, such as Brother, Calmat, Cixing, Chee Shiang, Van Su Loi, Namoto, Taiwan Giu Chun, and Yow Jih displayed their latest products and technologies in the textile and garment sectors. The Ministry of Industry and Trade said Vietnam earns more than US$1 billion from textile and garment exports each month. The country's total garment exports reached US$9.1 billion in the first eight months of this year, and are expected to hit US$13-13.5 billion by the year's end. Three key markets of the Vietnamese garment products are the US (accounting for 51 percent of total exports), the EU (17 percent) and Japan (12 percent). During the exhibition, a seminar on leading techniques and technologies in the garment sector was held. The exhibition was … [Read more...] about 230 businesses attend Int’l Garment Exhibition
Vietnamese Businesses to Visit Automobile and Machinery Expo in China
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
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