African Countries

Nation advises African states on urban growth

African countries want to learn from the experiences of Vietnam in urban development at a four-day international seminar that opened in Hanoi on Feb. 15

Asian, African scholars discuss climate change

Over 70 scientists and policymakers from Asian and African countries discussed ways to cope with climate change, ensure regional food security and natural resource management at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on September 21.

Exporters to sharpen Mideast, Africa focus

The recent economic crisis has proved that domestic businesses should not depend solely on traditional markets like the EU, US and Japan, and should expand investment and business activities into the Middle Eastern and African markets so as to disperse the risk, a senior official said yesterday.

Vietnamese investment in Africa on the rise

Many Vietnamese businesses are expanding their presence in the African countries by setting up plants and representative offices

Workshop helps boost cotton imports from Africa

A workshop discussing measures to boost cotton imports from eastern and southern African countries to Vietnam was held in Hanoi on August 19.

Garment makers seek Africa opportunities

Domestic textile and garment firms should target African countries as part of efforts to diversify their export markets, officials of the Ministry of Industry and Trade say.

African Day celebrated in Vietnam

A solemn ceremony was held in Hanoi on May 26 to mark the 48th African Day and the establishment of the African Union

Vietnamese businesses eye Africa as promising market

Vietnamese businesses considered Africa as a promising market for further cooperation in economics, trade and industry.

Project to boost exports to Africa

A project to boost exports to Africa, a location considered to be a potential market for Vietnamese goods in the wake of saturation in traditional markets, was ratified by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Exporters urged to shed Africa inhibitions