Posts Tagged ‘ Total investment ’

Southern expressway opens temporarily for cars

February 8, 2010
Southern expressway opens temporarily for cars

The Ministry of Transport has announced it will temporarily open a major expressway through Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces of Long An and Tien Giang in the Mekong Delta from February 3 onwards. The temporary operation of the 40-kilometer speedway, also known as HCMC-Trung Luong Highway, is scheduled to be completed by the [...]

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BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/1

January 27, 2010
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/1

US Website: VN economy likely to show significant expansion; Market volumes hit 7-month low; Vietsovpetro to install two oil rigs in Bach Ho  Hanoi, VietnamThe Vietnamese economy is expected to show a significant expansion though it was mildly affected by the diminished export demand, said a New York-based website. An article posted on Seeking Alpha [...]

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BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/10

October 29, 2009
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/10

Garments machinery, accessories on show in HCM City; Sacombank Securities prepares for IPO; Vietnam, France entrepreneurs boost cooperation   Over 60 companies from 14 countries and territories worldwide are displaying their machinery and accessories that are used in the garments and textiles industry at an exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City. The exhibition, known as AAMA-TEX [...]

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Firms ink deals with China partners

October 21, 2009
Firms ink deals with China partners

Twenty-four contracts worth a total of over US$720 million were signed on October 20, in Ha Noi by businesses from Viet Nam and China’s Guangdong province. As of August, businesses from Guangdong have established 44 companies and representative offices in Viet Nam with a total investment capital of $560 million.Under the contracts, the enterprises will co-operate [...]

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Big developments boost Vietnam by billons

October 14, 2009
Big developments boost Vietnam by billons

VietNamNet Bridge – The total foreign direct investment (FDI) may reach $20 billion in October. The worry about the possible failure of attracting FDI in 2009 due to the impact of the global economic crisis has been lifted after local newspapers reported investment commitments in big multi-billion dollar projects. Dragon Beach Resort projects in the central [...]

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The “secrets’ behind HCM City’s ‘state-of-the-art’ waste treatment project

October 3, 2009
The “secrets’ behind HCM City’s ‘state-of-the-art’ waste treatment project

When it was opened in  2007, Da Phuoc waste treatment complex was praised for its modern technology. However, local residents have complained of pollution caused by this project. The Da Phuoc complex burries 3000 tones of rubbish per day.  The Da Phuoc complex was put into operation in November 2007, on a 128 hectare island in [...]

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Foreign universities require a “$15m dollar plan” to open in Vietnam

September 24, 2009
Foreign universities require a “$15m dollar plan” to open in Vietnam

LookAtVietnam – The minimum investment capital required to set up a foreign university in Viet Nam is $15 million, MOET has proposed. The Ministry  is compiling a draft decree regulating cooperation with foreign partners.  It’s aiming to encourage investment in Vietnam’s education at all levels, from pre-school to higher education and vocational training. Fields especially encouraged include [...]

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City needs $250m for traffic works

September 23, 2009
City needs $250m for traffic works

LookAtVietnam – To improve traffic in HCM City, the local authorities have completed a priority list of key traffic infrastructure works that need US$250 million from now to 2010.  Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Road, HCM City. LookAtVietnam – To improve traffic in Ho Chi Minh City, the city’s Department of Transport has recently completed a [...]

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Eating the feeding hand

August 30, 2009
Eating the feeding hand

Vietnam’s shrinking agricultural land has raised concerns amongst the public. Can the situation be improved by the government’s iron hand?  LookAtVietnam – Vietnam’s shrinking agricultural land has raised concerns amongst the public and international organisations. Can the situation be improved by the government’s iron hand?  It was 3.30am when Nguyen Thi Tra woke up. Though [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...