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Baker McKenzie Partner Fred Burke recently presented on behalf of the Hong Kong Business Association of Vietnam (HKBAV), to a large gathering organized by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC). The overarching purpose of the conference was to review the HCMC Investment Working Group's operations and recommendations for improving the investment environment of Ho Chi Minh City in 2021.

Thanks to the optimistic outlook of the steel industry in the long-term on stronger demand from the recovery of the construction industry, SMC Trading Investment JSC doubled this year's profit after tax target.

Thanks to the optimistic outlook of the steel industry in the long-term on stronger demand from the recovery of the construction industry, SMC Trading Investment JSC doubled this year's profit after tax target.

The list includes several exceptional projects, such as Binh Tan Indstrial Zone (IZ) located in Tan Quoi town, Binh Tan district with a total area of 400 hectares and an investment value of VND2.9 trillion ($126.1 million).

Vietnam expects to gain US$ 8-10 billion from shipping fruits and vegetables abroad, with revenue of processed products accounting for at least 30 percent of the total by 2030.

The following are key milestones in Viet Nam's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic since January 27, 2020 when the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in the nation.

The World Bank forecasts that Viet Nam’s GDP growth in 2021 is set to rebound to 6.6%, higher than the Vietnamese Government’s target for the nation’s economic growth this year.

Just in time for Songkran, delight in the best of Thai street food from 9th April to 2nd May at the Windsor Plaza Hotel’s Café Central An Dong. Celebrating Thai culture and cuisine, this feast presents the culinary favourites found throughout the bustling night markets of Bangkok, from fresh salads to succulent chicken satay and of course a collection of aromatic curries.