Economy
Finland Considers Vietnam Most Important Economic Partner in ASEAN
Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Jussi Halla-Aho affirmed that Finland considers Vietnam to be the most important economic partner in ASEAN and wishes to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam to maximize the great potential between the two countries.
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Medtronic receives top accolade in 3 countries at Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2024
The cross-country recognition honors exceptional medtech companies in Asia who have gone above and beyond to launch initiatives and serve their customers with groundbreaking innovations.
Policy advice for Vietnam to maintain quality growth by World Bank
The World Bank (WB) released a report on May 27, offering policy recommendations to help Vietnam maintain quality growth through more dynamic firms, more efficient infrastructure, skills, and a move toward a greener economy.
If you want your company to succeed, your customers should be happy - Phuong Uyen Tran
In this post, Phuong Uyen Tran shared her experience and insights on the role of customer satisfaction to the success of a business. According to Phuong, it’s no secret that in order to be successful as a company, those who you rely on to purchase your product or service must be happy.
Portraits of eight female Secretaries of provincial Party Committees
Eight localities have female secretaries of provincial Party Committees, including Thai Nguyen, Ninh Binh, Ha Nam, Lai Chau, Lang Son, Vinh Phuc, Yen Bai and An Giang. They are beauties of powerful and capable leadership contributing to provincial development in Vietnam.
Vietnam pork prices climbed high as supply refuses to rise
The price of pork today has soared in many localities in Vietnam . Notably, the North recorded a selling price of 105,000 VND/kg (US$ 4.51).
Vietnam cooperate with Japan to investigate on bribery and tax evasion related to Tenma
The Vietnamese authorities are cooperating with Japanese parties on the investigation of a Japanese company allegedly paying bribes to Vietnamese tax inspectors to avoid tax duties, said General To Lam, Minister of Public Security.
Vietnam calls for new road and bridge projects in a bid
Vietnam is pushing ahead with a series of road, highway and bridge projects that will improve the country’s transport network.
Vietnam's petroleum market flourishes and World oil prices increase
An increase in world oil prices and the increased demand for oil consumption boost Vietnam’s oil market after easing the social distance caused by the coronavirus.
Vietnam planning to resume international routes
The Ministry of Transport has asked the Aviation Department to develop a plan to gradually loosen the entry and re-connect some international routes, for submission to the Prime Minister.
Vietnam vs Indonesia: Who may win the favor of foreign manufacturers shifting from China?
"Indonesia is encountering the fact that it is incapable of competing with its neighbor, Vietnam, and is lagging behind in several fields, including foreign investment and export", says CNBC.
Vietnam shrimp exports head to increase in May amid Covid-19 pandemic
Vietnam shrimp exports in April experienced an increase of 5.8% to US$244.2 million, boosting the total export turnover during the opening four months of the year by 2.9% on-year to US$872.8 million, while shrimp exports are expected to continue their growth into May, according to Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.
Ministry of Finance proposes to reduce corporate income tax by 30% for small and micro businesses
The Ministry of Finance has proposed that the Government reduce corporate income tax by 30% for small and micro enterprises in 2020 to help them overcome difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnam enterprises ready to take advantage of EU market under EVFTA
Vietnamese enterprises’ awareness of EVFTA has been heightened significantly, and they have prepared to grab business opportunities and find a foothold in the supply chain.
Vietnam industrial property supply increases since firms leave China
Supply of ready-built factories and warehouses in southern Vietnam will increase by 28 percent this year to 2.7 million square meters.
Vietnamese government supports employees, small businesses and firms amid COVID-19
Financial assistance policies are issued by the Vietnamese Government to support employees, employers and small-sized enterprises to overcome the coronavirus pandemic.
EVFTA expected to bring 800,000 people out of poverty by 2030
The World Bank (WB) has predicted that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) could help Vietnam’s GDP and exports grow 2.4 percent and 12 percent, respectively, by 2030, and bring 100,000 to 800,000 people out of poverty, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has reported.
Vietnam demands investigation on alleged bribery of Japanese firm, Tenma
Vietnam Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung has ordered to set up an inspection team to investigate alleged bribery of Tenma Vietnam, a subsidiary of Japan’s plastic product maker Tenma Corporation to Vietnamese public officials.
Vietnam's footwear exports to U.S. market increase by 10% in Q1
Vietnam’s footwear and bag export value is forecast to reach 24 billion USD this year, maintaining a 2-digit increase. Footwear is one of the key export products of Viet Nam to the U.S. with export turnover in the first quarter of this year reaching US$1.56 billion, an increase of 10% compared to the same period last year.
Vietnam has 2 tycoons reappeared in Forbes list’s world richest billionaires
Forbes has recently announced its annual list of global billionaires. Vietnam has two tycoons reappeared on the list despite economic crisis due to the COVID-19.
Vietnam pharmaceutical companies enjoy good earnings in Q1
Pharmaceutical stocks have attracted investors since the outbreak of the disease due to rising need for medical equipment and drugs.
Robot Baristas Reinforce Social Distancing at South Korean Cafe 1
Just like you are in a movie: approaching a familiar coffee house, grab a cup of morning hot cappuccino with zero human-ing involved. Surprised? A South Korean cafe has found an innovative way of serving its customers during the coronavirus pandemic, with an efficient robot barista.