In the field of Supply Chain Management, there are concepts that seem very familiar but not everyone fully understands their nuances. For example, there are three terms related to the procurement department: Purchasing, Sourcing, and Procurement. These three concepts are often used interchangeably and understood as buying goods for the business. However, the truth is that all three aim towards the ultimate goal of purchasing, but they differ in meaning and operation. Understanding these three terms correctly helps to define one’s job scope most effectively. Read more
Vietnam, Netherlands strengthen agricultural cooperation
Vietnamese and Dutch experts compared notes on scientific, technological and financial solutions to boost sustainable agricultural development and respond to climate change in the Mekong Delta at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21. Read more
VN, Canada tremendous potential in agricultural cooperation
Diedrah Kelly, executive director of Canada’s new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO), talked with Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Hằng about the potential for agricultural cooperation between Canada and Việt Nam in the future on the occasion of her visit to Việt Nam on March 26.
Long An Industrial Hub in Southern Vietnam signs 9 Investment certificates, 10 MoUs with Investors
Long An province, an industrial hub in southern Vietnam, is attracting a new wave of investment as authorities handed over nine investment certificates and signed 10 memoranda of understanding with private investors.
At a conference held in the province Tuesday to announce the master plan until 2030, with vision extended to 2050, provincial officials announced their latest policies and granted nine investment certificates to different business projects.
They also signed MoUs with 10 investors covering several areas including infrastructure and urban development, manufacturing, environmental protection, social housing, high-tech agriculture and entertainment. Read more
Chief Marketing Officer ≠ Marketing Director
The roles and responsibilities of Marketing professionals are pivotal in shaping a company’s success. Two key positions, often scrutinised for their overlapping yet distinct functions, are Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Marketing Director.
Though both titles suggest a focus on marketing strategies and execution, a deeper exploration reveals nuanced differences in their scopes, responsibilities, and strategic contributions.
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The Amazing Binh Dinh Fest 2024
The Amazing Binh Dinh Fest 2024 is currently underway in Binh Dinh province, featuring a plethora of cultural, sports, and tourism activities. Alongside this festival is the Grand Prix of Binh Dinh 2024, an international powerboat tournament aimed at showcasing the culture, tourism, history, and sports spirit of the central province.
The Amazing Binh Dinh Fest 2024 highlights include a culinary culture festival, a buffet party featuring 77 local specialities, an international music program, a Binh Dinh Martial Arts performance, an Aquabike show, and a drone lights and motorised paragliding display. Additionally, there will be an investment promotion conference and a trade promotion conference organised by the Vietnam-Canada Business Association. Read more