Vietnam
Vai alla Scheda Paese »There is no way for peace, peace is the way.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
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An emergency within an emergency - placing polio response in a broader response in Nigeria
Source: Global Polio Eradication Initiative Country: Cameroon, Chad, Niger, NigeriaIn the first instance, the emergencies team and polio team work together on a day-to-day basis as ‘one WHO’, citing collaboration as "the most effective way" to achieve polio-free Africa.The polio outbreak response in Nigeria and across the Lake Chad basin is ...
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Updated - Nobel Prize laureate Dario Fo dies at 90
Italian playwright Dario Fo, whose energetic mocking of Italian political life, social mores and religion won him the Nobel Prize for Literature, died Thursday, a Milan hospital official said. He was 90.Fo died Thursday morning in Milan's Sacco hospital, hospital spokeswoman Ida Mannelli told The Associated Press.Premier Matteo Renzi said ...
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Wellington woman to receive medal for entertaining troops in Vietnam
A Wellington singer who entertained troops during the Vietnam war is to be recognised for her musical tour of duty.
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Foreign patients buoy private hospitals
With strong support from the Thai government to promote medical tourism at a time when the Asean has become a single economic community, demand for Thai medical services from foreigners is expected to rise substantially over the next several years, according to the Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).
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South Africa: Deputy President Promotes South Africa as Preferred Destination for Singaporean Investors
[SA Govt] South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 6 October 2016 address Singaporean investors where he will reiterate the positive message that South Africa remains open for business and a preferred destination for investments. Deputy President Ramaphosa arrived in Singapore from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam where ...
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Samsung hace que granjeros de Vietnam ganen más que banqueros
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Amnesty demands rich countries do more to help refugees
Source: Amnesty International Country: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Myanmar, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, WorldWealthy countries have shown a complete absence of leadership and responsibility, leaving just 10 countries, which account for less than 2.5% of world GDP, to take in 56% of the ...
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Indonesia stocks outperform Southeast Asian peers
Most Southeast Asian stock markets rose on Monday, mirroring gains in Asian peers, except Vietnam, which fell for a second straight session after its government cut the gross domestic product growth target for 2016.
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Vietnam's growth eases off in third quarter
HANOI - Vietnam's economy dipped slightly in the third quarter year-on-year, data showed Thursday, but analysts say the communist country will remain one of Southeast Asia's star performers.
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Thailand considering tougher IT tax rules
The Finance Ministry is studying plans to toughen tax collection rules for internet and technology firms like Alphabet Inc's Google, the head of the Revenue Department told Reuters, as these companies' tax affairs come under greater scrutiny in Southeast Asia.
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Zero Vietnam investment in Cambodia
The pipeline for foreign direct investment (FDI) from Vietnam to Cambodia has almost run dry, with the country seeing almost zero inflow of Vietnamese funds into projects in the first half of the year, according to an official in the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).
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Vietnam to delay vote on US-led Pacific trade pact
HANOI - Vietnam is set to delay ratifying a major US-led Pacific trade pact until next year, as anxiety rises over the fate of the deal with America’s presidential election campaign exacerbating an anti-free trade mood.
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Going digital
Southeast Asia's emerging economies continue to attract manufacturers and service providers eager to tap into a combined population of 630 million and a growing middle class. But an increasing number of investments in recent years have been focused on the new digital economy and the huge potential it represents.
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Vietnam delays TPP vote
HANOI: Vietnam will not include ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on the agenda for its next parliament session, an official said on Friday, adding to uncertainty over the future of US President Barack Obama's signature trade deal.
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German companies eye young solar energy market in Vietnam
Solar photovoltaic generation capacities in the country are expected to increase from only around seven megawatts to 850 MW by 2020German investor plans green energy projects in Vietnam: reportVietnam's long-delayed $1.2bln solar panel plant may finally see the light of dayWind, solar power can help Vietnam solve energy problem: experts
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Emerging markets in longest slump since june as volatility jumps
Indonesia led the declines in shares Wednesday, with only Thailand and Vietnam bucking the trendSo long to the Asian sweatshopForeign investors turn sellers in Vietnam after 10-year spreeVietnamese banks plot offshore bond comeback
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Hyosung President Discusses Ways for More Cooperation with HCMC Party Committee Secretary
Cho Hyun-joon, president of Hyosung Group, met on September 9 with Dinh La Thang, secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, to discuss issues such as expanding Hyosung's investment in the Vietnamese city. It is likely that the business group may increase its investment in the areas of ...
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Uber must pay tax for drivers in Vietnam: finance ministry
The Dutch-based taxi hailing company will have to pay taxes through a local subsidiary or authorized partyUber said to plan boosting Southeast Asia, India resourcesUber loan program helps Vietnamese swap scooters for new HondasVietnam's top taxi firm Vinasun forecasts profit drop amid rivalry with Grab, Uber
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Japanese fashion retailer Miniso comes to Vietnam
The chain plans 12 stores this year and 200 by 2021 Japan's fast fashion retailer Miniso eyes Vietnam: report
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Vinamilk seeks to buy second U.S. dairy company in growth push
Vietnam dairy producer bought Driftwood Dairy stake earlierVietnam to sell entire stakes in its prized beer companiesState divestment slows down in VietnamVinamilk, Viettel among Vietnam’s most valuable brandsVietnam gov't has no plan to divest from Vinamilk this year Vinamilk acquires US dairy company in $10 million investment
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CJ Korea Express Pushes to Expand Presence in Southeast Asia
CJ Korea Express is expanding overseas business by acquiring a string of logistics firms in China and Southeast Asia. This move is part of CJ Korea Express' efforts to become one of the world's five largest logistics firms with annual sales of more than 25 trillion won by 2020. In ...