HANOI — Vietnamese villagers blockading a textile plant that serves global fashion brands are seeking the permanent closure of the factory due to pollution concerns, highlighting a growing readiness in Vietnam to campaign over environmental issues. Hundreds of people from Hai Duong, 50km east of Hanoi, have kept watch in shifts day and night since […]
Read MoreEconomic growth prospects in developing Asia for 2017 have improved on the back of stronger-than-expected export demand in the first quarter of this year, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. In a supplement to its Asian Development Outlook 2017 report, ADB upgraded its growth outlook in the region from 5.7 per cent to […]
Read MoreA draft five-year strategy for promoting safe and environment-friendly agriculture products in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) that would enhance regional food safety and promote trade is expected to be finalised today, according to the Asian Development Bank. “The five-year Regional Strategy and Action Plan (2018-2022) for Promoting Safe and Environmentally-Friendly Agro-based Value Chains focuses on […]
Read MoreHCM CITY — Vietnamese private rice exporters will be allowed to participate in the bidding for the supply contract of 250,000 tonnes of rice to Philippines on July 25. The announcement was made by the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) while raising concerns over strict regulations for the participants. According to the VFA, it is the first time that the Philippines’ National […]
Read MoreThe World Bank (WB) on Thursday released its bi-annual report on Vietnam’s economy, keeping its country GDP forecast at 6.3 per cent this year following an economic boost in the second quarter. After a disappointing performance in the first quarter, Vietnam’s economy kicked on in the ensuing three months, with an estimated GDP of 5.7 […]
Read MoreThe government has extended the stay for patients from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV), as well as those from China, who come to Thailand for medical treatment from 30 to 90 days, in accordance with its ambitious plan to turn the country into a medical hub. The extended stay will also be applicable for up […]
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