Vietnam introduces green growth investment facilitation policies at AsiaBerlin Summit

Thursday, 15/09/2022 16:30
Vietnam’s policies for facilitating investment in green growth have been presented at the AsiaBerlin Summit 2022 held in the German capital city, reported Vietnam News Agency.
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 Nguyen Manh Hai, Counsellor and head of the investment promotion division at the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany, presents Vietnam's policies for facilitating investment in green growth at the AsiaBerlin Summit 2022. (Photo: VNA)

In his speech, Nguyen Manh Hai, Counsellor and head of the investment promotion division at the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany, said political and social stability and the strategic location are among favourable conditions for Vietnam to attract foreign investment. Low labour costs and a large, young, dynamic, skillful and industrious workforce have also added to the country’s attractiveness to investors.

So far, Vietnam has signed 15 free trade agreements (FTAs), including a multilateral one among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), bilateral deals between the bloc and other countries, and Vietnam’s bilateral FTAs with the EU and some countries like Japan, Chile, the Republic of Korea, and the UK. The country has also been assessed as a one with an optimal investment climate and many investment incentives for investors.

Hai noted that Germany is one of the most important EU partners of Vietnam, which is the largest trading partner of Germany in ASEAN.

He stressed that Vietnam has a strong agriculture but the country is highly vulnerable to climate change.

Hai said the Vietnam - Germany startup networking event, held as part of the AsiaBerlin Summit 2022, was an occasion for introducing green technology startups to help the Southeast Asian country adapt to and minimise climate change impacts and protect natural resources and the environment.

The summit drew a large number of startups from across Europe and Asia, aiming to connect the firms to promote entrepreneurship and the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals in the five topics of people, prosperity, planet, peace, and partnerships.

The AsiaBerlin initiative is intended to develop an international startup ecosystem between Asia and Berlin, thereby creating a foundation and initiatives to support startups in various fields.

This is the fifth time the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany has taken part in the AsiaBerlin Summit, which marks its 25th anniversary this year.

As part of the event, it also held the “Embassy Day” to introduce Vietnam to participants.

Hanoi to host Golf Tourism Week 2022 to attract high-end guests

The Hanoi Department of Tourism has worked with World Travel Awards (WTA) President Graham Cooke to discuss plans for the capital’s tourism development, including organizing Hanoi Golf Tourism Week 2022.

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The Hanoi Department of Tourism worked with the World Tourism Awards in Hanoi. (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) 

Accordingly, the event will be held by the Vietnam Golf Tourism Association, Hanoi Department of Tourism, and Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, in October at Dong Mo golf course, Legend Hill, Minh Tri, Sky Lake, and Long Bien.

This activity will attract golfers and foreigners living and working in Vietnam and Vietnamese golfers.

During the event, there will be a number of activities such as: Industry equipment exhibition and golf fashion show; Hanoi tour program for family, friends, golfers and fans.

WTA President Graham Cooke shared that in order to successfully host the event, Hanoi’s infrastructure system must meet the criteria as a potential destination for the development of international golf tourism, a standard golf course system to meet the requirements of organizing professional golf tournaments.

Speaking at the event, Director of Hanoi Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang said that the Hanoi Golf Tourism Week 2022 brings great communication value on a global scale, and at the same time offers an opportunity to promote the image of the capital as a tourism destination to international visitors.

The Hanoi Department of Tourism suggested that WTA should continue to support Hanoi to widely promote the award “Asia's Leading City Tourism Destination in 2022” to create brand identity, contributing to attracting international tourists.

Vietstock Expo & Forum 2022 to return to HCM City in October

Vietstock Expo & Forum 2022, an international event on feed, livestock and meat industry, will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from 12 –14 October 2022.

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 Representatives of the organizers speaking at the press conference

On September 14, SES Vietnam Exhibition Services Company, a subsidiary of Informa Markets, held a press conference announcing information about Vietstock Expo & Forum 2022.

The exhibition, co-organized with Vietfeed & Vietmeat, is where industry professionals involved in the farm-to-fork value chain for livestock products meet up and form a huge community from which to share and create new business opportunities, partnerships, ideas and solutions.

The practical synergies of these 3 combined exhibitions provide a unique one-stop show to bring together all feed, livestock, and meat sectors, representing the entire animal protein value chain from production to consumption.

Vietstock Expo & Forum 2022 expects to attract more than 150 exhibiting companies from 21 countries and regions, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, Taiwan (China), Turkey, USA and Vietnam.

During the three days of exhibition, there will be featured activities and events going on such as the Conference & Technical seminar programs to provide visitors and buyers with various industry knowledge and the latest market insights.

Beyond that, the exclusive Business matching program is offered complimentary for the exhibitors and buyers to meet and trade at the show.

This year, at Vietstock Expo & Forum 2022, for the first time, Waste-to-Energy Pavilion will be launched at the show. This is a new feature emphasizing Biogas & Biomass technologies being applied into Farming & Livestock Production sectors, aligning with the Sustainable Development Strategy of the country.

The event will welcome more than 10,000 trade visitors, industry experts, and buyers from the feed, livestock as well as meat sectors in Vietnam and neighboring countries.

Pangasius exports to UK market soar considerably over 8 months

Vietnamese pangasius exports to the UK surged by 28% over the past eight months to USD47 million, with the major export products being frozen pangasius fillets and processed pangasius, VOV quoted figures of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

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Photo for illustration. (Source: VOV) 

This increase was attributed to high inflation in the UK, the reasonable price of Vietnamese pangasius, along with a shortage of white fish in the UK caused by the ban on seafood products imported from Russia.

The VASEP noted the UK currently makes up one of Vietnam’s 10 largest seafood export markets, accounting for 3% of the total value.

During the initial eight months of the year, seafood exports to the UK increased by 3.5% to reach USD213 million, of which pangasius exports accounted for 22% of the total seafood export value to the UK.

Industry experts said the enforcement of the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) in May 1 last year has led to Vietnamese pangasius enjoying a tariff reduction in the UK market.

Think tanks predicted that Vietnamese pangasius exports to the UK in the remaining months of the year would enjoy a positive outlook compared to the previous period.

Travel + Leisure suggests Vietnam as ideal destination during Festival of Lights

Travel + Leisure Magazine (India) has suggested 10 interesting destinations only about 5 hours from India, including Vietnam, which is very convenient for Indian tourists during the Festival of Lights (Diwali) holiday.

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 Banh xeo, a Vietnamese traditional dish

According to this magazine, with the advantage of having clear beaches, pristine forests, ripe golden rice fields or magnificent historical works, Vietnam has become a famous destination that attracts many tourists for many years.

“Hosting a myriad of beaches, forests, paddy farms, and historical monuments, Vietnam has made its way into the bucket lists of many travelers in the past few years,” the magazine said.

Not only famous for its inherent natural beauty, Vietnamese cuisine also attracts visitors for its affordable price but very high quality. Travel + Leisure suggests that foodies should try banh xeo, banh mi, pho and fish ball at street food stalls.

Diwali is considered India's biggest and most important festival of the year. The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November).

The festival, a national holiday in India, starts from Oct. 24 this year.

Other hot spots making the list include Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, UAE, Malaysia, Oman, Thailand, Seychelles and Maldives./.

 

 

 

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