Economy
The Baloch people are alienated: Today so are the Pashtuns in Pakistan
Returning to the alienation of Pashtuns it may be mentioned that today they need to carry special travel documents to move across the border which was once a free movement zone
Economy
ADB: GDP Growth is Proof of Vietnam's Resilient Economy
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty said that ADB is optimistic about Vietnam's economic prospects.
Economy
Green Economic Cooperation Connects Ho Chi Minh City with Australia
On April 15, Vice Chairman Vo Van Hoan of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee met Professor John Thwaites, chair of Monash Sustainable Development Institute and Climateworks Center, and an Australian business delegation for green economic cooperation between Vietnam and Australia.
Vietnam securities trading in operation during the COVID-19 battle: SSC
Securities trading in Vietnam is considered an essential service and would be uninterrupted despite the fight against COVID-19, according to the State Securities Commission (SSC) on Tuesday.
Vietnam's economy remains stable against external shocks - reported by World Bank
A report by World Bank shows that while Vietnam suffered from the COVID-19 outbreak and the chaos taking places on global financial markets, Vietnam's economy has remained stable under external shocks in the first few months of 2020.
Toyota halts operation in Vietnam over Covid-19 concerns
Japanese automaker Toyota has announced to readjust its production plan following the uncertainties of infectious coronavirus by halting all activities in its Vietnam factory as of March 30.
'Monitoring your competitors helps your business thrive better', Uyen Phuong Tran, the author of Competing with Giants
Fierce competition is inevitable for any business. Here Phuong Tran shared her insights that competition provokes innovation, and it is crucial to watch your competitors closely and see your business achieve further success.
International rice prices hit 6-year high as Thailand and Vietnam face drought and Covid-19
Thailand facing record drought stoked concerns of a supply shortage and lifted rice export prices to a more than 6-1/2 year high this week, while strong domestic demand amid a coronavirus outbreak pushed Vietnamese rates to more than a one-year peak. These reasons from two key rice exporters Thailand and Vietnam cause the international prices of rice surged suddenly.
'Why I chose my family business over other multinationals?', Uyen Phuong Tran-Women in Business
Working in a multinational company or return to family-owned business is a dilemma Uyen Phuong Tran had to face. Ultimately, she chose to pursue a career in her parents' enterprise. Here Uyen Phuong Tran shared why she made such a decision and hasn't regretted since.
Enterprise establishment increased sharply in Q1 despite COVID-19's impact
Despite the impact of COVID-19 on the national economy, enterprise establishment rose sharply in Q1: Up to 29,700 new firms were founded in Vietnam.
Vietnamese food processing firms raise production, take actions to prevent COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic has caused food processing firms in HCM City to raise production and take prompt actions to ensure workers' health safety. .
Nearly 250,000 businesses in HCM City conduct online tax transactions
Among 258,520 enterprises operating in HCM City, nearly 250,000 enterprises conduct online tax declarations.
Many Vietnamese startups are supporting the fight against COVID-19
As the whole country is fighting against the COVID-19 disease, many Vietnamese startups have taken prompt actions to support this national combat.
European Council gives final green light to EVFTA with Vietnam
The European Council on March 30 adopted a decision on the conclusion of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and Vietnam. This decision clears the path, on the EU side, for the entry into force of the agreement.
How to successfully transfer control to the next generation in a family business
In this piece, Phuong Tran shared her interesting thoughts on the right factors that allow a successful transfer of control to the next generation in a family business.
A Thailand corporation invested $457m for Vietnam deals no matter how Covid-19 spreads
Despite the looming global recession caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, SET-listed Super Energy Corporation announced that it will allocate US$457 million for asset acquisition in Vietnam this year.
Vietnam: Flexible offices rise amid Covid-19 pandemic
The demand of enhancing collaboration and productivity are encouraging many companies and organisations to approach more progressive fit outs and flexible office spaces in Vietnam, especially as coronavirus spreads worldwide.
Two Vietnamese airlines cut domestic flights over COVID-19 fears
Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways have announced that it will reduce the frequency of domestic flights amid the critical time of COVID-19 fight.
More Vietnamese firms produce 'mobile Covid-19 disinfection chambers' as demand rises
More Vietnamese business are producing COVID-19 disinfection chambers as demand for such products is growing rapidly.
Petrol prices in Vietnam plummeted for the sixth time of this year
The retail prices of petrol in Vietnam plummeted from 3pm of March 29 making it the sixth consecutive reduction since the beginning of this year
Q1 tourism infliction due to Covid-19 causes Vietnam economic targeted-growth unachievable
Vietnam was supposed to be the fastest - growth economy in Asia in 2020 unless Covid-19 disease developed its outbreak worldwide. And, one of the key lever of Vietnam miracle - tourism - saw first-quarter foreign arrivals plummet with restricted entry and closed tourism destinations.
Vietnam - Japan trade reached US$6.2 billion in the first two months
The General Department of Vietnam Customs has reported that the Vietnam - Japan trade reached US$6.2 billion in the first two months of this year, an 8.6-percent increase from a year earlier.
Temporary suspension of rice exports given thumbs-up
The Vietnamese government's policy of ensuring national food security by temporarily halting the export of rice has been given consent from the majority of businesses in the Mekong River Delta