Standard Chartered revises down Vietnam's 2024 GDP growth forecast to 6 per cent

Standard Chartered revises down Vietnam's 2024 GDP growth forecast to 6 per cent

Standard Chartered Bank has lowered its 2024 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 6 per cent from the previous 6.7 per cent.
Japan's CADDi invests in Vietnam's fast-growing manufacturing industry

Japan's CADDi invests in Vietnam's fast-growing manufacturing industry

CADDi has launched CADDi Drawer, a flagship product to accelerate the digital transformation process in Vietnam.
MPI meets with Nvidia vice president to discuss AI and semiconductor cooperation

MPI meets with Nvidia vice president to discuss AI and semiconductor cooperation

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung met with vice president of US tech firm Nvidia Keith Strier on April 22 to discuss Vietnam's semiconductor and AI ecosystem.

Still no VAT hike proposal to aid business development

Still no VAT hike proposal to aid business development
The amended VAT Law is set to be submitted for approval next month with new content, yet the common tax rate is still proposed at 10 per cent to help businesses through current turbulent times.

Cost increase issues put coffee purchasers on alert

Cost increase issues put coffee purchasers on alert
Global supply tensions are driving the world’s coffee export prices to high levels, with supply shortages potentially beneficial to large coffee-exporting countries like Vietnam.

Japan's CADDi invests in Vietnam's fast-growing manufacturing industry

Japan's CADDi invests in Vietnam's fast-growing manufacturing industry
CADDi has launched CADDi Drawer, a flagship product to accelerate the digital transformation process in Vietnam.

Pharmacity's new CEO shares how company navigates transformation period

Pharmacity's new CEO shares how company navigates transformation period
Pharmacity is re-shaping its business around a wide range of medicine and healthcare offerings that will offer significant benefits to its consumers.

Vietnam to become key link in semiconductor value chain

Vietnam to become key link in semiconductor value chain
Vietnam has major advantages in developing a semiconductor industry.

Nvidia Group may build an AI centre in Ho Chi Minh City

Nvidia Group may build an AI centre in Ho Chi Minh City
Phan Van Mai, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, hopes Nvidia will choose Ho Chi Minh City as the destination for its new AI hub.

MB finalises strategy for acquisition of distressed bank

MB finalises strategy for acquisition of distressed bank
MB has completed procedures for the compulsory transfer of a troubled bank.

VinFast expands into Thailand

VinFast expands into Thailand
VinFast has signed an MoU with 15 Thai dealers at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show.

East Asia funding a nucleus for Vietnam’s attraction

East Asia funding a nucleus for Vietnam’s attraction
In recent years, East Asian countries have become significant investors in Vietnam.

Regional cooperation advances boosted through ASEAN Future Forum network

Regional cooperation advances boosted through ASEAN Future Forum network
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet talked with VIR’s Nguyen Dat about how important the event is to regional cooperation.
VitaDairy partners with KPMG Vietnam on digital transformation

VitaDairy partners with KPMG Vietnam on digital transformation

VitaDairy Vietnam JSC and KPMG Vietnam have signed a deal to implement digital transformation, with the help of Hanoi-based software company SAP Vietnam.
Business model reinvention a priority for all retailers

Business model reinvention a priority for all retailers

There are challenges, opportunities, and transformation priorities in Vietnam’s retail sector.
Exciting automotive industry changes must be followed

Exciting automotive industry changes must be followed

The automotive and mobility industry is rapidly changing, driven by technological development and evolving consumer preferences. These transformations have given rise to a new era of innovation, where the boundaries of what is possible are being pushed to new heights.
DIGI-TEXX sets the standards in digital and business process outsourcing services

DIGI-TEXX sets the standards in digital and business process outsourcing services

Since its first entry in Vietnam 20 years ago, DIGI-TEXX Vietnam, A German-invested company, has positioned itself as a leading, most trusted tech company offering world-class digitally-based business process outsourcing (BPO) services.
New PDP8 implementation plan brings investment opportunities

New PDP8 implementation plan brings investment opportunities

The implementation of Vietnam's Power Development Plan VIII will help build strategic objectives and ensure national energy security.

Innovation for future communities

Innovation for future communities
Official development assistance can act as the playing field for nations. Vietnam is no exception, having benefited from such assistance over the years in the building of many structures and systems up and down the country.

SABECO: 2023 journey of community development

SABECO: 2023 journey of community development
By continuously supporting the younger generation to develop its talents, and spending large sums on activities for its staff, SABECO is showing its relentless sustainable development efforts and making positive contributions to the community.

Fuelling Vietnam's enterprises with 5G

Fuelling Vietnam's enterprises with 5G
One of the first Southeast Asian nations to pilot 5G networks, Vietnam is now setting up the path to become home to one of the region’s first 5G-powered smart factories.

Igniting creativity: inside Sun Life Vietnam's innovative workspaces

Igniting creativity: inside Sun Life Vietnam's innovative workspaces
In its mission alongside embracing cultural and artistic expressions, Sun Life Vietnam pays special attention to cultivating creative workspaces to enhance the experiences of its staff, advisor and clients.

SABECO's taste for innovation takes the local brand to the world

SABECO's taste for innovation takes the local brand to the world
SABECO's never-ending attempts to win new customers in an ever-changing economic and cultural environment has resulted in the company winning several prestigious awards at the World Beer Championship.

Nestlé Vietnam promotes initiatives on emission reduction

Nestlé Vietnam promotes initiatives on emission reduction
Nestlé Vietnam has held a workshop to discuss initiatives to help slash emissions across the supply chain sector.

TCP Vietnam promotes sustainable development

TCP Vietnam promotes sustainable development
TCP Group's Arjaree Suwangool has shared her comprehensive insight into the company’s commitment to sustainable development.

Outlook positive for Vietnam's wind power

Outlook positive for Vietnam's wind power
Wind power projects in the country look positive going forward, reflecting the country's commitment to net-zero by 2050.

Australia and Vietnam to develop competitive electricity market

Australia and Vietnam to develop competitive electricity market
A new MoU between Australia and Vietnam is further evidence of the deepening partnership between the two countries in the energy sector.

CEO Group unveils its first 5-star resort in Van Don

CEO Group unveils its first 5-star resort in Van Don
CEO Group has opened the Wyndham Garden Sonasea Van Don Resort within the prestigious Sonasea Van Don Harbour City Complex, in Quang Ninh.

Viglacera’s industrial parks continue to attract green projects

Viglacera’s industrial parks continue to attract green projects
Viglacera, one of Vietnam's leading industrial park (IP) developers, is spearheading the development of smart IPs to attract green industrial projects.

Bureau Veritas assists Pearl Global factory with LEED building certification

Bureau Veritas assists Pearl Global factory with LEED building certification
Bureau Veritas has helped a Pearl Global factory achieve the LEED Operations and Maintenance Certification.

Factory and warehouse project set to draw foreign investors to Bac Ninh

Factory and warehouse project set to draw foreign investors to Bac Ninh
Industrial property developer KCN Vietnam Group JSC (KCN Vietnam) broke ground on a factory and warehouse project on April 17 in Bac Ninh province.

Mibrand holds brand workshop for banks

Mibrand holds brand workshop for banks
Mibrand Vietnam hosted a workshop to honour the 'Top 30 Banking Brands in Vietnam for 2023'.

NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam expands with new office in Ho Chi Minh City

NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam expands with new office in Ho Chi Minh City
National Australia Bank (NAB) opened a new office in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City on April 25 to support the growth of its investment in Vietnam.

Shinhan Life empowers young generation with career programme

Shinhan Life empowers young generation with career programme
Shinhan Life Vietnam has launched a career programme for school students.

Garmin Vietnam announces expansion of payment service

Garmin Vietnam announces expansion of payment service
Garmin Vietnam announced an expansion of its contactless payment service through its collaboration with five major banks on April 1.

Added value of industrial sector up 6.18 per cent in Q1

Added value of industrial sector up 6.18 per cent in Q1
Vietnam’s industrial sector posted significant growth in the first quarter of 2024, of an estimated 6.18 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2023. In particular, manufacturing and processing saw robust growth of 6.98 per cent.

Son Doong Cave named among world’s 10 best

Son Doong Cave named among world’s 10 best
Son Doong Cave in the central province of Quang Binh has been ranked sixth among the 10 most beautiful caves in the world by British travel magazine Time Out. With 38.5 million cubic metres of space, the 9-kilometre-long cave is the world’s largest natural cave.

Over 36,200 new enterprises established in Q1

Over 36,200 new enterprises established in Q1
A total of 36,244 new enterprises were set up in the first quarter of this year with combined registered capital of 332.2 trillion VND (13.3 billion USD), up 6.9 per cent in number and 7 per cent in capital.

Spiritual complex on Ba Den Mountain

Spiritual complex on Ba Den Mountain
Ba Den Mountain is not only famous for the title "Reef of Southern Vietnam" with majestic scenery but also a sacred mountain associated with the legend of Linh Son Thanh Mau Bodhisattva and a system of magnificent spriritual works.

'Modern Day Assistant' talk show highlights role of administrative professionals

'Modern Day Assistant' talk show highlights role of administrative professionals
'The Modern Day Assistant' took place on April 20 to honour the role of assistants, secretaries, and administrative professionals.

Vietnam Int’l Travel Mart opens in Hanoi

Vietnam Int’l Travel Mart opens in Hanoi
The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2024 themed “Vietnam Tourism – Green Transition for Sustainable Development” kicked off in Hanoi on April 11, attracting 700 enterprises across the country and 16 foreign countries and territories.

Expensive airfares force travellers to rethink holiday plans

Expensive airfares force travellers to rethink holiday plans
Destinations near big cities that can be reached by car have become the priority choice for many travellers during the upcoming holiday season due to soaring airline ticket prices.

Ninh Binh ranks 4th in top 10 less-visited wonders of the world

Ninh Binh ranks 4th in top 10 less-visited wonders of the world
Ninh Binh ranks as the fourth less-visited wonder of the world, according to a recent report.

Vietnamese canoeist wins gold medal at Asian championships

Vietnamese canoeist wins gold medal at Asian championships
Vietnamese canoeist Diep Thi Huong won a gold medal in the women’s 500m category at the Asian Canoe Sprint Championships 2024, the Vietnam Canoeing, Rowing and Sailing Federation said on April 19.

Vietnamese golfer wins title at Taiwan amateur tournament

Vietnamese golfer wins title at Taiwan amateur tournament
Vietnamese golfer Nguyen Anh Minh successfully won the 31st Taiwan Amateur Golf Championship 2024 on April 12 in Kaohsiung city.

Volleyballer Thuy confirmed to make history with a deal playing in Turkey

Volleyballer Thuy confirmed to make history with a deal playing in Turkey
Vietnamese most successful volleyball player Tran Thi Thanh Thuy will make a new high note in career as she will join the world’s strongest league in the next few weeks.

Vietnamese swimmers win golds, set new records at Thai championships

Vietnamese swimmers win golds, set new records at Thai championships
Vietnamese swimmers won two gold medals and set two records at the ongoing Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships 2024 in Bangkok.

French court to hold hearing on AO lawsuit

French court to hold hearing on AO lawsuit
The Court of Appeal of Paris will open a hearing in early May regarding a lawsuit filed by Vietnamese-French Tran Thi To Nga against US chemical corporations that supplied Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin for the US army during the war in Vietnam.

Vessels in Ha Long Carnival to perform, not to serve tourists: Authority

Vessels in Ha Long Carnival to perform, not to serve tourists: Authority
The Quang Ninh provincial Department of Transport has asked the administration of Ha Long city not to license the tourist vessels performing at the Ha Long Carnival 2024 to serve tourists during the programme due to safety concerns.

Swing for the Kids 2023 breaks fundraising records

Swing for the Kids 2023 breaks fundraising records
The 16th Swing for the Kids charity golf event raised $126,600 through domestic and foreign donors, the biggest amount for the event ever.

CARE brings school kitchens to rural areas

CARE brings school kitchens to rural areas
CARE's Advancing Women's Economic Empowerment in Vietnam project sets up kitchens in kindergartens to relieve some of the burden faced by parents.

ASEAN Future Forum 2024 wraps up in Hanoi

ASEAN Future Forum 2024 wraps up in Hanoi
The ASEAN Future Forum 2024 (AFF 2024) wrapped up in Hanoi on April 23 after a day of productive discussions.

UK supports ASEAN’s economic integration

UK supports ASEAN’s economic integration
The UK delegation to ASEAN held a seminar in Jakarta, Indonesia on April 24 to discuss the ASEAN-UK economic integration programme.

ASEAN Future Forum 2024 enters first session

ASEAN Future Forum 2024 enters first session
The first session of the ASEAN Future Forum 2024 (AFF 2024) in Hanoi on April 23 focused on fast and sustainable growth for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

ASEAN meeting on intellectual property cooperation opens

ASEAN meeting on intellectual property cooperation opens
The ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation is being held in Danang on April 22-26.