First electronic portal offers information on foreign markets

Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Industry of Trade launched an
information portal on foreign markets at www.thitruongnuocngoai.vn and www.TTNN.com.vn on Sept. 9.

The portal, built with the assistance from the European Union, is the first
and only one in the country to provide market information relating to almost
all countries and territories as well as economic-trade organisations
worldwide.
Addressing the launching ceremony, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade
Nguyen Thanh Bien said that in the context of Vietnam's active integration
into the international economy, information of foreign markets are useful
for businesses to design their proper trade promotion programmes and
business strategies.

Ambassador and Head of the European Commission's Delegation Sean Doyle
said the portal is a typical example of the Vietnam-EU cooperation in
improving competitiveness for Vietnamese businesses and intensifying
exports.

A seminar to introduce the portal will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on
Sept. 12.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade also plans to build a Vietnam Export
Portal in 2009 in order to accelerate export activities.-Enditem