VINATEX FORECASTS 10% TEXTILE EXPORT GROWTH
The Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) has projected this year’s textile and garment exports would grow 10%, or by US$3 billion, against 2016.
VIETNAM TOURISM ASSOCIATION PROPOSES TO EXPAND VISA EXEMPTION PROGRAMME
The Vietnam Tourism Association has proposed to continue visa exemptions for Western European tourists to boost tourism. According to the Vietnam Tourism Association, in order to implement the government's resolution to turn tourism into Vietnam's key sector, visa exemptions should be continued for visitors from major tourist markets.
INTEREST RATE FOR SOCIAL HOUSING LOANS
The Việt Nam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) interest rate for social housing loans in 2017 will be 4.8 per cent per annum, or 0.4 per cent a month, according to a decision just signed by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.
60 REAL ESTATE PROJECTS UNDER INVESTIGATION
60 real estate projects on the list (see below) which has been submitted to the prime minister (PM) are going to be investigated for signs of violations.
INVITATION TO MIDTERM VIETNAM BUSINESS FORUM 2017 ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16,2017
Vietnam Business Forum is an on-going policy dialogue between the Government and business community aiming at a favorable business environment and a sustainable economic development in Vietnam.
SAIGON CHILDREN CHARITY'S SAIGON SUMMER BALL
"A glamourous and elegant celebration of SCC's 25th Anniversary – at Park Hyatt Saigon – 3rd June, 7:00PM. To celebrate midsummer and to bring an evening of magical escape and enjoyment, SCC is holding its 9th Annual Saigon Summer Ball to help raise much-needed funds to support its important work.
HOW DOING GOOD IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS
This dynamic event is designed to highlight different approaches in Vietnam to corporate social responsibility and creating shared value, the difference between charity and development initiatives, as well as strategies for corporate partnerships with not-for-profit organizations.
MAKING VIETNAM A REGIONAL LOGISTICS HUB
“Developing a healthy logistics service market, creating equal opportunities for enterprises of all economic sectors, and attracting domestic and foreign investment capital in accordance with Vietnamese law and international treaties to which Vietnam is a member etc.” is an objective of the Action Plan for Vietnam Logistics Service Competitiveness Improvement and Development to 2025 approved by the Prime Minister in Decision 200/QD-TTg dated February 14, 2017. This action plan is expected to create momentums for logistics companies in Vietnam already being at an advantage to make a progress.
