EVFTA - a significant boost to Vietnam's economy 2
The EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which officially entered into force starting from August 1 is expected to be a significant impetus for Vietnam's exports to the EU, the second-largest import market in the world.
The Key to Successful Business Succession Planning - Uyen Phuong Tran
Regardless of what area of the world you examine, family-owned businesses are an integral part of the economy and society, Tran shares in this article of the key to successful business succession planning.
Vietnam's investment environment praised by Japanese
Foreign enterprises including Japanese lauded Vietnam as a safe and successful country for investors.
Gold Price Today August 1: continues to ascend after minor drop
Today on 1/8, gold prices in Asian market reversed to go up in the last trading session of July, recording the best month of increase in more than 8 years.
Vietnamese energy market considered much potential for development
With national demand for electricity growing by an estimated 10.6% in the 2016 to 2020 period, with further growth of 8.5% expected in the 2021 to 2025 period, and an additional 7% in the 2026 to 2030 period, the country is becoming an attractive market for both domestic and foreign energy investors, according to the VOV.
The largest oil field just discovered offshore Vietnam
Eni announces that its exploration well, Ken Bau-2X, located in Block 114, Song Hong Basin, offshore Vietnam, has confirmed a significant hydrocarbon accumulation on the Ken Bau discovery, further expanding its potential.
Huawei surpassed Samsung to be the world's biggest smarphone brand
Huawei took over Samsung's first rank in smartphone market for the first time ever, released on Thursday.
Vietnam's exports slightly increased in the first 7 months of 2020
The General Statistics Office revealed that Vietnam exported goods worth a total US$145.8 billion in the first seven months of 2020, up by a slight 0.2% compared with the same period in 2019.
Commodities gained export value of over US$1 billion
According to the General Statistics Office, a total of 23 commodities have seen an export value of over US$1 billion during the opening seven months of 2020, accounting for 87% of Vietnam's total export turnover.
Vietnam's CPI up 0.4% in July
According to the General Statistics Office (GSO), Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI) in July grew by 0.4% against June and 3.39% year-on-year.
Vietnam's digital economy and e-commerce to grow sharply
In the first half of 2020, Vietnam's digital economy and e-commerce enjoyed a sharp growth rate of 25%, withstanding the wide-ranging impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Equitising state-owned enterprises to boost growth amidst COVID-19
The decision to propel divestment of Vietnamese state-owned enterprises in the second half of 2020 is welcome news to investors, according to an academic researcher.
Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery exports reached US$3.4 billion in July
Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery exports reached US$3.4 billion in July, up 4.6% from the previous month. Meanwhile, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the sector recorded a trade surplus of approximately US$5.2 billion, an increase of 3.8% on-year.
Digital transformation offers more export opportunities to Vietnam
According to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Cao Quoc Hung, a shift to digital platforms is considered an effective means for businesses to enlarge export markets as Vietnam becomes more integrated into the global economy.
Vietnam's shrimp exports in the first six months up 5.7%
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers, in the first half of 2020, shrimp exports were up 5.7 per cent, reaching US$1.5 billion despite COVID-19.
Vietnam's FDI attraction reaches over US$18.8 billion in the first 7 months
According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, as of July 20, the total foreign direct investment reached 18.82 billion USD, equaling 93.1% over the same period in 2019.
Vietnamese factory's milk licensed to export to China
The Asia-Africa Market Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that another Vietnamese factory has been granted with a transaction code to export dairy products to China.
SE Asia's biggest travel app Traveloka raises US$250m amid the coronavirus crisis
Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s largest online travel app, announced on Tuesday (July 28) that it had raised $250 million to help bolster its operations amid the coronavirus crisis, and as domestic travel starts to pick up in the region of 650 million people.
Vietnamese lychee to conquer Japanese taste
The Nikkei Asian Review assessed that a scent of opportunity for Vietnamese lychee farmers this year is to promote their tropical delicacy to Japan market.
Gold price today July 28: May not stop increase until hitting $4,000
As gold price set an all-time high since 2011, surpassing $1,920 an ounce, analysts forecast the momentum would continue to $4,000 an ounce, Kitco cited Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors saying, basing on his prediction on the effects that monetary stimulus had on gold during the last recession.
