Economy
The Baloch people are alienated: Today so are the Pashtuns in Pakistan
Returning to the alienation of Pashtuns it may be mentioned that today they need to carry special travel documents to move across the border which was once a free movement zone
Economy
ADB: GDP Growth is Proof of Vietnam's Resilient Economy
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty said that ADB is optimistic about Vietnam's economic prospects.
Economy
Green Economic Cooperation Connects Ho Chi Minh City with Australia
On April 15, Vice Chairman Vo Van Hoan of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee met Professor John Thwaites, chair of Monash Sustainable Development Institute and Climateworks Center, and an Australian business delegation for green economic cooperation between Vietnam and Australia.
PM commits to protecting intellectual property rights for startups
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc commits to protecting intellectual property (IP) rights for startups, and creating the best environment for innovative start-ups and the start-up ecosystem, thus turning Vietnam into a country of innovation.
German, Swiss and Israeli enterprises to invest $350 mln in Vietnam
An investment worths US $350 million from German, Swiss and Israeli firms will be poured into areas like digital tourism, digital startups, healthcare, and manufacturing of personal medical appliances in Vietnam.
Japanese retailer Muji opens biggest outlet in Southeast Asia in Ho Chi Minh City
Muji, the Japanese household products and apparel chain retailer, opened its first Vietnam store in Ho Chi Minh City on November 26, which is also the biggest outlet of Muji in Southeast Asia.
Nikkei: Apple's supplier to expand production in Vietnam with $270m investment
Taiwan company Foxconn, an important partner of Apple, is seeking bases outside China to take advantage of RCEP pact, Nikkei Asian Reviews reported.
Vietnam's Bkav AI View cameras receive international applauses
The leading Vietnamese technology corporation, Bkav, officially exported the first batch of AI View security cameras to the US, the most fastidious market in the world, on November 17.
Gold price hits 4-month low as vaccine progress slams precious metals
Gold fell to its lowest in four-months on November 25 as December gold futures last traded at US$1,809.50 an ounce on the day.
International co-operation opens up fresh opportunities for Vietnamese workers
Vietnam's engagement in various free trade agreements, including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), alongside bilateral labour co-operation agreements, serves to expand employment opportunities both at home and abroad for local workers.
Bitcoin breaks above $19,000, new all-time high seems imminent
Bitcoin jumped above $19,000 on November 24 for the first time since 2017 as Wall Street and Main Street rekindled their interest in cryptocurrencies and extended the digital token's rally.
Is this good time to invest in Vietnam?
The finance and investment markets globally have undergone a year of full of turbulences. However, investing in Vietnam still has prospect of succeeding.
Vietnam to develop the marine economy and promote offshore exploitation
Developing marine and coastal aquaculture towards commodity production, modernizing with high technology in application, promoting industrial offshore exploitation are the main directions for Vietnam's marine economic development by 2030.
Trade cooperation at centre and main driver of Vietnam - US ties
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed Vietnam regards trade cooperation the centre and main driver of the bilateral ties while meeting with US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien in Hanoi on November 21.
People and businesses should be placed at centre of economic development
People and businesses should be placed at the centre of economic development and connectivity, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while addressing the 27th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on November 20.
Ministry of Industry and Trade reviewed and applied anti-dumping duty on China aluminum
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has just issued a Decision to review the application of anti-dumping measures on some China-originated aluminum products.
Vietnam promotes automobile industry by changing tax & customs policies
With a view to turning Vietnam into a modern and industrialized country by 2030, the country takes action to encourage the automobile industry.
VITM Hanoi 2020: Digital transformation pushes Vietnam tourism
On November 18, the Vietnam International Travel Mart 2020 (VITM) – Hanoi 2020 officially opened with the theme ‘Digital transformation pushes tourism’ at the Hanoi Friendship Cultural Palace.
Russian expert: Vietnam is a promising destination for foreign investors
According to Mr. Sergey Sinitsyn- an expert from Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Vietnam has become a promising destination for foreign investors.
Vietnam takes actions to block cash flow to inappropriate YouTube contents
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) wants to reduce the appearance of YouTube channels and videos with bad content to protect YouTube users, especially youth, and the community of prestigious content producers.
Phuong Uyen Tran's father - her great source of support during hard times
Phuong Uyen Tran's father, Mr. Thanh Quy Tran has always been her idol, her confidant and a great source of support to turn to during difficult times, especially as her family has been going through strain and loss in recent years.
Elements highlighting THP's culture and to bring social benefits
"At THP, we do not mind if staff members take our training and leave, because that benefits society, too.", said Tan Hiep Phat Group Deputy CEO Phuong Uyen Tran.
Vietnamese Bkav’s first batch of AI View cameras exported to US
On November 17, the leading Vietnamese technology corporation Bkav exported its first batch of AI View security cameras to the US, the most demanding market in the world.
