VGP – Việt Nam pledges to formulate an effective regulation mechanism to mobilize and make full use of foreign assistance for projects on climate change adaptation and mitigation, a high-ranking official said.
VGP – From October 10 on, customers of the national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines (VNA), can search and select their flights, book and buy different tickets with their credit cards; and access to necessary information on VNA’s website.
VGP – Administrative procedures reform cannot bring about best results if it is not supported by the business circle, especially foreign enterprises, stated many delegates to a meeting held this morning in Hà Nội by the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
VGP – The Business Software Alliance (BSA) announced the study on Việt Nam’s Information Technology (IT) competitiveness index on October 6 in Hà Nội, showing a five-step leap in 2009.
VGP – Leaders of the World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the Vietnamese Government’s measures to counter impacts of the global financial crisis and economic downturn.
VGP - Việt Nam has completed ahead schedule the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by half its population living with not more than US $1 per day.
VGP – On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the diplomatic ties establishment between Việt Nam and Sweden, the Swedish Embassy and Hồ Chí Minh City’s People’s Committee jointly organized the conference “Green Solution” on October 1-2 with the aim of seeking for cooperative programs and partnership in the fields of environment and climate change.
VGP - The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on September 30 recognized Quan họ (folk songs and their performances in the northern provinces of Bắc Ninh and Bắc Giang) as one of 76 new additions to the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
VGP – Under the Judicial Assistance Agreement which came into effect on September 30, 2009, Việt Nam and the UK will provide each other proofs for criminal investigations and trials.
VGP – Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CIIT) has recently made the final decision on anti-dumping tax imposed on waterproof rubber-soled shoes from Việt Nam, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade.