Vietnam, Laos hope to reopen mainland border gates and resume commercial flights soon
Economy
As Vietnam and Laos have basically controlled the COVID-19 pandemic, the two Prime Ministers highlighted the need to soon reach consensus on plans to reopen mainland border gates and resume commercial flights while effectively carrying out key cooperation projects.
November 11, 2020 | 07:30
Countries seek ways to secure growth and resilience in ASEAN post-COVID-19
National
As one of the activities on the sidelines of the 37th ASEAN Summit, a joint SBV-IMF high-level conference, themed “Securing Growth and Resilience in the ASEAN: Policies for the Post-COVID-19 World” was jointly organised by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Hanoi on November 10, VGP reported.
November 11, 2020 | 07:12
Businesses diversify products to enter EU market
Economy
Thanks to this strategy, a number of businesses have received export orders for the fourth quarter this year, even for the entire first quarter of next year.
November 10, 2020 | 15:10
Biden economic policies likely to advance Vietnam, said analysts
Economy
The possible revival of a major trade pact and a less aggressive policy on currency manipulation will benefit Vietnam when Joe Biden assumes the U.S. presidency, analysts say.
November 10, 2020 | 11:19
German company plans complete takeover of Vietnamese pharma firm
Economy
Pharmaceutical giant STADA has raised its stake in Vietnam's Pymepharco to 80 percent and is now seeking full ownership without submitting a bid for the purchase.
November 10, 2020 | 06:38
First self-made real 4D digital map platform debuted in Vietnam
Economy
Map4D, known as the first Vietnamese 4D digital map, was launched at a ceremony hosted by The Ministry of Information and Communications. The app is to support the country's digital transformation and digitalization of smart city infrastructure.
November 09, 2020 | 14:32
E-commerce has huge potential in Vietnam's rural areas, said experts
Economy
At a forum on market strategies for Vietnamese businesses held by the Institute for Brand and Competitiveness Strategy (BCSI) in Hanoi on November 5, experts said e-commerce has huge potential in Vietnam's rural areas.
November 07, 2020 | 15:10
Vietnam’s tuna exports to US bounce back quickly
Economy
Vietnam’s tuna exports to the United States have enjoyed a sharp rebound following a period of enduring a constant decline.
November 07, 2020 | 09:11
UNDP supports poor farmers in Binh Thuan affected by COVID-19
Economy
The aid includes 200,000 kilograms of fertilizer, LED light bulbs, and water-saving irrigation systems.
November 07, 2020 | 07:55
PUBG Mobile - Tip to download PUBG Mobile Korean Version, its advantage and disadvantage
Economy
As the PUBG Mobile ban continues, the company is shutting down all of its services and user access to PUGB Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite starting from 30th October 2020. But surprisingly, the game still runs and this time it seems legal and here is a tip to download and play PUBG Mobile Korean version after a ban in India.
November 06, 2020 | 15:52
Vietnam to cease importing 2G, 3G phones next year
Economy
Vietnam plans to cease importing and manufacturing 2G, 3G mobile devices to boost the use of 4G and 5G ones.
November 06, 2020 | 08:23
E-commerce platforms expected to boost Vietnam’s exports
Economy
E-commerce platforms, particularly Amazon, are expected to help Vietnamese businesses boost their exports given the complex developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 05, 2020 | 15:22
Vietnam grants 5G commercial test licenses to Viettel, MobiFone
Economy
Viettel users in Hanoi and MobiFone in Ho Chi Minh City will experience the 5G network in testing process in the coming time.
November 05, 2020 | 15:00
Singaporean outlet: Vietnam’s economy recovers faster than other countries' in region
Economy
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.
November 05, 2020 | 14:52
ROK enterprises in a wave of moving supply chain into Vietnam, Vice President of KBIZ Vietnam
Economy
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.
November 04, 2020 | 15:51
Vietnam's agriculture sector targets $40 billion export
Economy
Despite difficulties in Covid-19 pandemic and natural disasters, Vietnam's agriculture sector aims for $40 billion in export revenue for 2020.
November 04, 2020 | 13:28
Vietnam to allow banks to use foreign e-wallets for international payments
Economy
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.
November 03, 2020 | 14:49
Phuong Uyen Tran - A globalized woman
Women in Business
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”.
November 03, 2020 | 14:00
Vietnam plans to utilize overseas markets to boost EU export
Economy
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.
November 01, 2020 | 23:38
Vietnamese banks allowed to use e-wallets for international payments
Economy
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.
November 01, 2020 | 14:56
