RMIT continues to shape its positive image through world academic rankings
RMIT University (Australia) has ranked 223rd globally in the latest QS World University Rankings of 2020 - an increase of 15 places from 2019 and 68 places since 2014.
McKinsey & Fitch Ratings highly appreciate Vietnam’s economic resilience
According to McKinsey, Vietnam’s domestic economy is set to return to growth, but not until the global economy bounces back. Meanwhile, Fitch Ratings says that Vietnam is stand out among Asia’s frontier and emerging markets this year in terms of its economic recovery and success in curbing the coronavirus pandemic.
Vietnam and Japan trade promotion conference in support industries to be held on July 7
The Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade will hold a teleconference for trade promotion in support industries between Vietnam and Japan on July 7. This event is expected to attract about 30-40 companies from both countries.
Samsung likely to offset smartphone losses with strong chip biz in Q2
Samsung Electronics is expected to announce better-than-expected earnings guidance for its second quarter, based on its robust chip business that would offset losses in its smartphone and display businesses amid the novel Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnam's retail sales and service revenue in June up 6.2%
According to the General Statistics Office, the total retail sales and service revenue of Vietnam reached VND431 trillion (US$18.6 billion) in June, up 6.2 per cent month-on-month and 5.3 per cent year-on-year.
Vietnam's industrial production slightly rebounding
Data from the General Statistics Office (GSO) showed that Vietnam's industrial production was greatly affected by Covid-19 in the first half of 2020 but has gradually bounced back since May.
Vietnamese businesses borrow 65% of its equity?
Thousands of listed firms in Vietnam are heavily leveraged. But under expert's scrutinizes, this is not a pressing problem.
New foreign investment wave begins in Vietnam despite Covid-19
Under the impacts of Covid-19 and the US-China trade tensions, the new wave of foreign investments into Vietnam has become more visible. Specifically, there have been outstanding foreign ventures expanding in Vietnam in the first half of the year.
Will Apple arrive in Vietnam as its new nest?
Foxconn, Apple's largest iPhone manufacturer, has been making clear moves on increasing investment in Vietnam. Does that indicate Apple has chosen Vietnam as a new location to make iPhone?
New Law on Investment in Vietnam: Favour of foreign investment
The Vietnamese National Assembly has adopted the new Law on Investment, with new rules in favour of foreign investment, including from the US, which is expected to surge in Vietnam in the time to come.
Investing in digital currency: Remains illegal in Vietnam
Investing in digital currency remains illegal in Vietnam, and those who encourage people to invest in schemes are considered offenders.
Vietnamese Company Creates World’s First Biodegradable Coffee Face Mask Named AirX
The world’s first biodegradable face mask comprised almost entirely of discarded waste from large-scale coffee manufacturers.
Thailand’s Gulf to acquire two Vietnamese wind farms
Gulf Energy Development Plc set by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has announced buying two wind farms in Vietnam worth a total of US$200 million.
Vietnam's positive GDP growth amidst the pandemic
Covid-19 certainly slowed down the Vietnamese economy growth. However, by the end of the day, the little South East Asia country still came out on top by being one of the few positive-growth countries in the first half of 2020.
The important role of women leaders in business - Phuong Uyen Tran
Across the world, women are gaining the opportunity to pursue their dreams. By sharing the real story of her family, Phuong Uyen Tran shows the importance of women leaders as role models in today business.
Prime Minister emphasizes on effective public investment disbursement
At an online conference between the Vietnamese Government and localities on July 2, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc concluded that the disbursement of public investment should be one of the criteria to measure the performance of agencies, sectors and localities.
Fitch Solutions revises Vietnam's 2020 GDP growth to 3%
On July 1, Fitch Solutions released in its latest report that Vietnam's GDP growth in 2020 may reach 3%, slightly up from 2.8% previously.
Boeing to cease 747 'Queen of the Skies' production after 50 years
Boeing is ready to cease the production of the Boeing 747 jumbo jet after 50 years according to Bloomberg.
5G paves way for innovation in all economic sectors in Vietnam
At the same speed as fiber optic cable, 5G high-speed wireless network can be the foundation for innovation in all economic sectors.
Vietnam stressed the goal for EU to remove "yellow card" over illegal fishing
The removal of the European Commission (EC) "yellow card" over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is crucial for Vietnam to regain world prestige and fulfill the goal to maintain sustainable development of Vietnam's marine economy through 2030.
