Improve business environment to cope with global slump: meeting

The construction of the Nguyen Van Cu Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City was originally planned to finish in early 2007, but just 40-70 percent of the work packages have been completed so far.

Foreign and domestic businesses called on the government to boost exports, improve infrastructure and cut red tape.

Poor infrastructure, rising [...]

Vietnam attends Asian parliamentary meeting

A National Assembly delegation led by Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu has attended the three-day Asian Parliamentary Assembly in Jakarta that finished Saturday.

Addressing the plenary on Friday, Luu said Vietnam welcomes and supports the initiatives of the host country, Indonesia, and other Asian nations to step up cooperation in tackling the global financial crisis and [...]

Consultative group meeting opens next week

Government officials and international donors will discuss Vietnam’s socio-economic situation, the effectiveness of international aid and climate change at a meeting opening in Hanoi Thursday.

Ahead of the two-day 15th Consultative Group Meeting, titled “Stabilizing Vietnam’s Economy and Maintaining Its Growth Potential,” a separate Vietnam Business Forum will be held for private sector representatives, both local [...]

Local IT training just not worth it: meeting

Students from Ho Chi Minh City’s University of Natural Sciences, one of Vietnam’s leading IT trainers.

IT training in most Ho Chi Minh City centers is still wasteful as only a few graduates can meet businesses’ requirements, said IT industry insiders at a conference.

A recent meeting on information technology (IT) development highlighted [...]