Vietnam optimist about export prospect in 2002

Tue, 01/01/2002 - 23:33


Ha Noi, Jan. 1 (VNA) -- Despite Viet Nam's poor export performance in 2001, commercial experts are still optimistic about the country's export prospect for 2002 when they forecast a year-on-year increase of 10 percent to earn between USD 17.3-17.6 billion next year.

They said many export items of Viet Nam have gained a firm foothold in the world market as its export value registered a rise of around 8 percent this year.

Socio-economic growth in 2001 and targets for 2002

Sun, 12/30/2001 - 23:17

Ha Noi, Dec. 30 (VNA) -- Hereunder are socio-economic gains in 2001 and a number of key targets as set for 2002 by the National Assembly:

2001

- Gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate: 7 percent 7-7.3 percent - Agriculture, forestry and fishery production: 4.1 percent 4.2 percent - Industrial production value: 14.5 percent 14 percent - Total export turnover: 4.5 percent 10 percent

(USD 15.1 billion) (USD 17.2 billion) - Total investment capital for development: 16 percent 17 percent

461 foreign invested projects licenced in 2001

Wed, 12/26/2001 - 17:56


Ha Noi, Dec. 26 (VNA) -- Viet Nam had by Dec. 20 granted licenses to an additional 461 foreign-invested projects with a combined capital of nearly USD 2.2 billion.

Of the licensed projects, 327 are involved in industry with a combined investment capital of more than USD 1.6 billion.

Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Noi were the localities drawing the biggest investment capital.

In addition, 210 working projects were added with more than USD 580 million, a year-on-year increase of 17 percent.

Forum to discuss measures to improve investment environment

Mon, 12/03/2001 - 23:49


Ha Noi, Dec. 3 (VNA) -- More than 250 representatives of Vietnamese and foreign businesses, Government agencies, diplomatic corps, and international organizations gathered at a forum held in Ha Noi on Dec. 3 to seek measures to further improve investment and trade environment in Viet Nam.

Vietnam welcomes 2.13 million foreign tourists in 11 months

Sun, 12/02/2001 - 23:51


Ha Noi, Dec. 2 (VNA) -- Viet Nam welcomed 2.13 million foreign tourists in the first 11 months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 9.4 percent, reports the Tourism Administration.

The number of foreign tourists travelling by air and sea in 11 months saw year-on-year increases of 17 percent and six percent, respectively.

Textile and garment business prepare to enter US market

Wed, 11/21/2001 - 08:25



Ha Noi, Nov. 21 (VNA) -- Viet Nam's textile and garment enterprises are gearing up for exports to the U.S. market immediately after approval of the Viet Nam-U.S. trade agreement. Viet Nam's National Assembly and State President Tran Duc Luong are expected to give their approval this December.

Assuming that approval granted on schedule, the industry is preparing in anticipation of their products entering the American market next spring and summer.

Gov't report at the 10th National Assembly session

Tue, 11/20/2001 - 23:31


The national economy keeps growing fairly steadily in 2001 with marked progress in industrial and agricultural restructuring.

This assessment was made by the government in its annual socio-economic development report which will be submitted to the 10th session of the 10th National Assembly (NA), opened on November 20.

This is the first time that a government report to the NA has been publicised through mass media prior to the opening of an NA session to seek comments from voters nationwide.

Vietnam maintains high GDP growth rate

Tue, 11/20/2001 - 00:09


Ha Noi, Nov. 20 (VNA) -- Viet Nam has been able to maintain a GDP (gross domestic product) growth rate of 6.1 percent this year in spite of unfavourable conditions, said chief representative of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) John Samy.

Gov't report on socio-economic development in 2002

Mon, 11/19/2001 - 00:09


Ha Noi, Nov.19 (VNA) -- Following are excerpts from the Government's report which will be presented at the 10th session of the National Assembly, scheduled to open on Tuesday, Nov.20:

(This is the first time the Government has publicized its report before submitting it to the National Assembly for public comments)

Regarding tasks, measures and policies towards the development of economic branches and sectors, the report says:

Vietnam's economy keeps growing steadily in 2001

Mon, 11/19/2001 - 00:06

Ha Noi, Nov. 19 (VNA) -- The national economy keeps growing fairly steadily in 2001 with marked progress in industrial and agricultural restructuring.

This assessment was made by the Government in its annual socio-economic development report which will be submitted to the 10th session of the 10th National Assembly (NA), scheduled to open tomorrow, Nov. 20.

This is the first time that a Government report to the NA has been publicised through mass media prior to the opening of an NA session to seek comments from voters nationwide.

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