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.

PM Phan Van Khai lauded contributions of Catholic community

Sun, 12/30/2001 - 23:20

Ha Noi, Dec. 29 (VNA) -- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai has lauded contributions by more than 6 million local Catholic followers to the national development in 2001.

The praise came during a New Year meeting between the PM and bishops members of the Viet Nam Episcopal Council in Ha Noi on Dec. 29.

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

PM Phan Van Khai optimistic about New Year

Sun, 12/30/2001 - 23:15


Ha Noi, December 30 (VNA) -- On the threshold of the New Year, Prime Minister Phan Van Khai discussed with the Viet Nam News Agency (VNA) Viet Nam's social and economic development priorities for 2002.

He said: "The overall objectives of socio-economic development in 2002 are to continue maintaining a high and sustainable economic growth rate; increase competitiveness; restructure production; re-arrange, renew, and develop State-owned enterprises, raising their efficiency; strongly promote the non-State economic sector and attract foreign investment.

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.

Christmas celebrations held nationwide

Tue, 12/25/2001 - 23:40


Ha Noi, Dec. 24 (VNA) -- The birthday of Jesus Christ was celebrated with great joy on Dec. 24, across the country.

In Ha Noi, a delegation of the Presidium of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) led by Le Truyen, member of the VFFCC's standing board, this morning visited the Ha Noi Archbishopric to convey greetings from Pham The Duyet, President of the VFFCC's Presidium, to Vietnamese Catholics.

10th National Assembly closed its one month session

Tue, 12/25/2001 - 23:36

Ha Noi, Dec. 25 (VNA) -- The 10th National Assembly closed its month-long session this morning, Dec. 25.

During the session, the National Assembly discussed and assessed the implementation of socio-economic tasks and the State budget in 2001 and in the 1996-2000 period; passed a resolution on 2002 plan, a resolution on the five-year (2001-2005) plan, a resolution on estimation of the State budget for 2002, a resolution approving the balance of payment in 2000, and a resolution on ratification of the Viet Nam-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement.

PM Khai tells diplomats to get down to business

Mon, 12/17/2001 - 23:57


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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 gives priority to fight against poverty

Mon, 12/03/2001 - 23:45

Ha Noi, Dec. 4 (VNA) -- Viet Nam will give first priority to programmes on hunger elimination and poverty reduction in the years to come, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Cong Tan has affirmed.

Mr. Tan was addressing the international forum for the nationally-targeted programme on hunger eradication, poverty reduction and employment held by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs in Ha Noi on Dec. 3.

He said hunger elimination and poverty reduction will be a key target of Party and State development policies.

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