Investment

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho wishes to strengthen cooperation with enterprises and localities of the US in areas of economics, education, healthcare, and sustainable environmental development, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Hieu told US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper in a meeting with the diplomat on November 21.

Thantawan Industry Public Company Limited, a leading plastic bag and straw manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience in Thailand, officially took out a landmark 30-year lease for a ready-built factory at Phuoc Dong Industrial Park, the southern province of Tay Ninh.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Đỗ Hoàng Long said the visit underscores Việt Nam's high regard for Bulgaria as a traditional, trusted and important partner in the Balkans region.

(VEN) - The Insurance Association of Vietnam has effectively played its role as a bridge between its member insurance companies and relevant state authorities while protecting the legitimate rights and interests of its members. Vietnam Economic News’ Kim Xuyen spoke with Nguyen Xuan Viet, Chairman of the Insurance Association of Vietnam about this.

Mexico City - An educational cooperation agreement for the 2024-2029 period was signed by Vietnam’s University of Technology and Management (UTM) and Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB) of Venezuela on November 21 as part of activities celebrating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (December 18, 1989-2024).

Hanoi – Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long on November 19 held talks with Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of China, on the occasion of his attendance at the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit and his visit to Zhejiang province.

At the invitation of Dominican President Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona and his spouse, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, pay an official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 19 to 21, 2024. This visit holds significant importance as it marks the first official trip by a Vietnamese leader to the Dominican Republic, taking place ahead of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations (July 7, 2005 – July 7, 2025).

Party General Secretary To Lam on November 19 received President of the National Assembly of Armenia Alen Simonyan, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam – the first of its kind by a top legislator of Armenia since the two countries established diplomatic relations over three decades ago.

Modernising classrooms, labs and research equipment is one of the urgent tasks that must be completed for higher education, in addition to the thorough application of university autonomy.

Việt Nam's system of dams and reservoirs is facing numerous challenges. Unusual rainfall patterns, flash floods due to climate change and the degradation of many structures pose significant safety risks.