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Vietnam, China vow to enhance ties

Vietnam wants to boost exchanges and cooperation in all fields with China, solve existing issues between the two countries and enhance the comprehensive friendly relationship for mutual benefit, peace, sustainability and development in the region and the world, said a Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) official.

Modernised Mekong Delta relies on Can Tho progress

Modernised Mekong Delta relies on Can Tho progress

The rapid and comprehensive development of Can Tho city will play an important role in the modernisation of the Mekong Delta region and the country as a whole.

Mekong delta targets 2 bln USD in Tra fish export

Mekong delta targets 2 bln USD in Tra fish export

The Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development on Feb. 7 held a conference to discuss measures for the Mekong Delta to earn 1.85-2 bln USD from tra fish export in 2012.

Master plan for southern central coastal region approved

An oil refinery and several other interdisciplinary industrial parks will be constructed in a total area of 2,682ha in the Southern Phu Yen industrial zone in the 2015- 2025 period.

Stronger development expected for sea tourism

Stronger development expected for sea tourism

HCMC – The local sea tourism having suffered bad performance in many previous years has gradually revived in recent times and this year it even has strong expectation of achieving better growth, local agents said.

Corridor Proves Its Attraction

Corridor Proves Its Attraction

Japanese investors have shown great interest in Central Vietnam, the main region of the East-West Economic Corridor. But they said that the region needs more and better infrastructure to lure long-term investors.

Poor students receive Tet gifts

The HCM City Student Assistance Centre and universities have been gifting bus tickets and presents to poor students for Tet (Lunar New Year) that will start in less than 10 days to come.

World Bank reviews urban upgrading project

The Ministry of Construction and the World Bank in Vietnam on Jan. 12 held a meeting in the southern city of Can Tho to review implementation results of a project to upgrade six urban areas in the Mekong Delta region.

VN cooperates with Cambodia for ASEAN success

Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has affirmed Vietnam’s close coordination with Cambodia for the common success of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Vietnam, Laos, Thailand cooperate along shared highways

Vietnam, Laos, Thailand cooperate along shared highways

Representatives from localities of Vietnam, Laos and Thailand which are sharing Highways 8 and 12, met in central Quang Binh province of Vietnam

From Environment

Workshop talks green transport promotion in Vietnam

The Ministry of Transport and the UK Embassy in Vietnam jointly held a workshop on developing green vehicles in Hanoi on Feb. 17.

UK helps VN develop green transport

Cooperation in dealing with climate change, especially developing green transport, is a big part of the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the UK, UK Ambassador to Vietnam Antony Stokes said.