Economic Growth

Female Technical Vocational Students Receive Scholarships

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KC Choe of USAID Vietnam, left, presents female vocational student scholarships.

HO CHI MINH CITY, January 11, 2013 -- Today, USAID's partner in the Higher Engineering Education Alliance Program with Arizona State University (ASU), Intel Products Vietnam, awarded the first 109 scholarships for female students in 13 technical vocational schools. The three-year scholarship program component ending in 2014 is valued at 2.4 billion dong (over $111,000) and is funded by Intel.

Remarks by Randy Flay, USAID, at the Symposium on Local Governance of the Institute for Legislative Studies

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Randy Flay of USAID speaks at the symposium in Can Tho. Photo: USAID/LRP

CAN THO, January 10, 2013 -- It is a pleasure for me to join you today at the start of this important symposium on local governance. This two-day symposium is taking part at a critical time in Vietnam's strengthening of the role of local government. USAID is honored to play a small role in supporting this activity.

Powering Agriculture: Energy Grand Challenge for Development Offers Awards of up to $1.5 million

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HANOI, January 7, 2013 - Organizations that can offer market-based, clean energy solutions for agriculture can win development awards ranging from $300,000 to $1.5 million in a new campaign launched by USAID, the Government of Sweden and Duke Energy.

From Brick and Mortar to Stainless Steel: Investor Voices Help Build a Better Business Climate in Vietnam

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Employees at the Sonha Corporation produce stainless steel water tanks in Hanoi

 

Hanoi's skyline is rapidly changing as modern office buildings here, as in other major cities of Vietnam, are rising. Looking down from one of the capital's taller buildings, one can see shiny new water tanks glistening in the midday sun, perched like bright pods atop buildings big and small.

Vietnam Promotes Public Private Partnerships in Infrastructure

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Tran Thi Ly Bridge in Danang. Photo: R. Nyberg, USAID

When it comes to Vietnam becoming a more competitive destination for investment in the region and achieving its full economic potential, the answer from Truong Quang Hung is clear: "People talk about different issues, but to me, improving infrastructure is vital at this stage of our development."

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