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Vietnam looks towards sustainable agriculture

Vietnam has worked hard for the effective and sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas in economic, social and environmental aspects.

PM meets WB Director, Belgian Ambassador

PM Nguyen Tan Dung held separate meetings in Hanoi on July 18 with WB Country Director Victoria Kwakwa and Belgian Ambassador Hubert Cooreman.

PM praises ADB for goodwill and constructive assistance

Viet Nam respected the goodwill and constructive contributions from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in policy and macro-economic consultation, technical assistance and projects, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has said.

Vietnam values constructive ADB assistance

Vietnam respected the Asian Development Bank (ADB) goodwill and constructive contributions during the effective assistance and cooperation in policy consultation, macro-economic advice, technical assistance and projects, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung emphasised.

ADB forecasts VN’s 2011 growth of 6.1 pct

The Asian Development Bank has revised down its growth forecast for Vietnam in 2011 to 6.1 percent from 7 percent projected in September 2010

Poverty causes school dropouts

Vu Thi Hoan regrets leaving school at 15 to start work in a hair salon on La Thanh Street, Ha Noi, two years ago, but she said she had had no choice.

Donors pledge nearly US$8 billion for Vietnam

HANOI – International donors on Wednesday pledged US$7.9 billion in official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam next year, which is lower than the US$8.06 billion for this year but higher than earlier expected.

ADB seeks HCMC support for southern economic corridor

HCMC – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects the HCMC government to hold some events in support of a project to develop a Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) linking Bangkok of Thailand, Phnom Penh of Cambodia, and Vietnam’s HCMC and Vung Tau.

Vietnam long-term outlook bright: World Bank

Vietnam long-term business outlook is huge, but state management mechanism will play a role in dealing with short and medium-term challenges

ADB provides US$630 million for SOE reform

HCMC - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Vietnamese Government have signed a US$630 million multi-tranche financing facility to support the nation’s efforts to accelerate reforms of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

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Pollution levels raise public concern

Bikers put on masks to prevent dust and exhaust in Ha Noi. Photo Truong Mire HCM CITY — Individuals Viet Nam have rising concerns concerning the results of the atmosphere on their own health insurance and wellness, market research launched lately by researching the market firm Cimigo finds.Pollution has citizens in Ha Noi and HCM City particularly worried."70-five percent of individuals interviewed describe their physical atmosphere his or her

Lao premier receives visit from scientific delegation

VIENTIANE — Lao Pm Thongsin Thammavong received a delegation in the Viet Nam Academy of Science, brought by its leader Chau Van Minh, in Vientiane yesterday.In the reception, Minh reported to his host around the outcomes of talks using the Lao Academy of Science with other Lao ministries and industries.He stated the 2 sides acknowledged the key role of science while national construction and development and decided on the implementation of bilateral contracts.The academy leader confirmed he'd do his utmost