Vietnam to cease importing 2G, 3G phones next year
Vietnam plans to cease importing and manufacturing 2G, 3G mobile devices to boost the use of 4G and 5G ones.
E-commerce platforms expected to boost Vietnam’s exports
E-commerce platforms, particularly Amazon, are expected to help Vietnamese businesses boost their exports given the complex developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam grants 5G commercial test licenses to Viettel, MobiFone
Viettel users in Hanoi and MobiFone in Ho Chi Minh City will experience the 5G network in testing process in the coming time.
Singaporean outlet: Vietnam’s economy recovers faster than other countries' in region
Singaporean property website propertyguru.com.sg has recently cited a report by Maybank Kim Eng, Malaysia's largest bank which states that both Vietnamese and Singaporean economies show a V-shaped recovery, faster than other countries' in the region.
ROK enterprises in a wave of moving supply chain into Vietnam, Vice President of KBIZ Vietnam
As Vietnam and South Korea will celebrate the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in 2022, it is a good time to "upgrade two countries' bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership" said the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. Vietnam Times also made an interview with a representative of the Vietnam Federation of Korea SMES (KBIZ-VN) Vice President Lee Hyun Seok on Korean businesses in Vietnam as follows.
Vietnam's agriculture sector targets $40 billion export
Despite difficulties in Covid-19 pandemic and natural disasters, Vietnam's agriculture sector aims for $40 billion in export revenue for 2020.
Vietnam to allow banks to use foreign e-wallets for international payments
The State Bank of Vietnam is drafting a circular regarding cashless payments which might allow domestic commercial banks and domestic intermediary payment companies to co-operate with foreign intermediary payment companies to provide international payment services.
Phuong Uyen Tran - A globalized woman
Phuong Uyen Tran and her sister both know they are very privileged to be the stewards for the second generation of the Tran family at THP. But their father believes in self-reliance even for young children, keening that his children won't become what he calls, “attached to the universe like an umbilical cord”.
Vietnam plans to utilize overseas markets to boost EU export
EU-based Vietnamese trade centers are considered a potential fulcrum to boost Vietnam’s export products to the EU market, especially during the COVID-19 period, experts said.
Vietnamese banks allowed to use e-wallets for international payments
With the coming circular regarding cashless payments drafted by the State Bank of Vietnam, domestic commercial banks and domestic intermediary payment companies would be able to co-operate with foreign ones to provide international payment services.
New enterprises established in Vietnam while others close every month due to COVID-19
In the first ten months of 2020, as many as 85,600 enterprises had to close and 111,200 new enterprises were established.
Vietnam’s crab exports to China skyrocket in first nine months of 2020
According to statistics of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietnam’s crab exports in the first nine months reached nearly US$127 million, a year-on-year increase of 26 percent.
VN reaches trade surplus record of $18.72 billion in the first 10 months of 2020
Generally, in the first 10 months of 2020, Vietnam's balance of trade is estimated to reach an export surplus record of 18.72 billion USD, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.
Ten-month FDI attraction of Vietnam reaches over US$23 billion
As of October 20, the total foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam reached US$23.48 billion, equivalent to 80.6% year-on-year, according to a report released by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Vietnam’s tuna exports to Italy enjoy record increase in September
According to statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, the tuna exports to Italy in September reached more than 5.5 million USD, representing an almost 8,600% year-on-year increase.
UK managers speak highly of Vietnam’s investment prospects
Wealth Briefing Asia, a prestigious Asia’s financial news outlet has recently run an article quoting a British manager’s exclamation about Vietnam’s investment prospect.
Vietnamese goods introduced to Algerian firms
On the occasion of the photo exhibition marking the 58th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties (October 28), the Trade Office of Vietnam in Algeria joined hands with the Embassy to introduce Vietnamese goods to Algerian firms.
Vietnam emerges as FDI hub in Asia: the Eurasian Times
The Eurasian Times has recently run an article, saying Vietnam has emerged as a hub of foreign direct investment (FDI).
Cai Mep port welcomes world’s largest container ship
Ultra-large container ship Margrethe Maersk docked at Cai Mep International Terminal in southern Vietnam, naming the terminal among the 20 ports globally capable of receiving such a sizable container ship.
ITU Digital World 2020 and profound messages about a new world
The 3-day ITU Digital World 2020 has closed, leaving key messages about a new world – the digital world.
