Vietnam ICT Development Index achieves big steps

In 2013, Vietnam ICT Development Index ranked the 81th position in comparison to 161 countries in the world. The e-Government ranking in 2014 rose three grades compared to the previous year.

Vietnam will get 3.8 billion USD of preferential credit from WB

On July 17, 2014, at a press conference, President of World Bank, Mr. Jim Yong Kim informed that WB would provide over 3.8 billion dollars in the preferential credit for Vietnam to help the country raising the additional private capital.

Vietnam holds International Chemistry Olympiad

On July 21, 2014, Minister of Education and Training, Mr. Pham Vu Luan said that Vietnam is so delighted to welcome excellent chemistry students from different nations to participate in the International Chemistry Olympiad 2014.

Vietnam market attracts French investors

According to Mr. Marc Cagnard, an Commercial Counselor and Head of the Representative Office of French Trade in Vietnam, there are approximately 15 groups of French enterprises are seeking opportunities to invest in Vietnam market.

Vietnamese middle class increases most rapidly in Asia

According to a recent survey conducted by ANZ, it is reported that Vietnamese middle class increases most rapidly in Asia, about 2 million Vietnamese joining the middle-class of Vietnamese society every year.

Retail groups increase investment in Ho Chi Minh City

A series of large retail groups worldwide along with leading brands of beverage, fast foods, and fashion are strengthening investment in Ho Chi Minh City to expand market share and exploit Vietnam market.

The groundbreaking ceremony of Gia Nghia Commercial Center

On June 30, 2014, in Gia Nghia Town, Saigon Commercial Cooperative Union, Saigon Co.op and Gia Nghia People's Committee organized the groundbreaking ceremony of Gia Nghia Town Commercial Center, the first and biggest commercial center in Dak Nong.

EU pledged EUR 542 million in ODA for Vietnam

At a press conference announcing assessment report on development cooperation (ODA) between EU and Vietnam on June 25 2014, Dr. Franz Jesen, Ambassador - Head of the EU Delegation spoke EU pledged to continue providing EUR 542 million in ODA for Vietnam.