using past lessons to build the future

Using past lessons to build the future

Over the past 46 years, Vietnam has weathered numerous difficulties in the economic sphere. Raymond Mallon, a senior economic expert based in Vietnam, provides perspective on how the economy has performed since national reunification in 1975, and analyses the key factors and measures that might help Vietnam achieve its objective of becoming a developed nation by 2045.
ddci complements pci findings to improve business environment

DDCI complements PCI findings to improve business environment

While the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) has spread the comprehensive and basic reform of administrative procedures to all parts of Vietnam, the District and Department Competitiveness Index (DDCI) is seen as a solution to help localities, especially those with medium or low PCI scores. Dr. Le Duy Binh, managing director of management consultants Economica Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Hoang Oanh how the DDCI defines more clearly the limitations in policy implementation and business reform at district and department levels.
indian covid variant found in at least 17 countries who

Indian Covid variant found in at least 17 countries: WHO

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a variant of Covid-19 feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been found in over a dozen countries.
pharmaceutical giants shell out billions to shareholders amid vaccine apartheid

Pharmaceutical giants shell out billions to shareholders amid vaccine apartheid

Ahead of shareholder meetings for the giant pharmaceutical corporations, the People’s Vaccine Alliance calculates that Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca have paid out $26 billion in dividends and stock buybacks to their shareholders in the past 12 months, which would be enough for at least 1.3 billion vaccines, equal to the population of Africa.
juves champions league at risk inter edge towards title despite napoli draw

Juve's Champions League at risk, Inter edge towards title despite Napoli draw

Andrea Pirlo conceded Juventas missed Cristiano Ronaldo's "killer instinct" as the Italian champions fell to their first league defeat in two decades to Atalanta on Sunday leaving their participation in next season's Champions League at risk.
us hits vaccine milestone as nzealand australia open travel bubble

US hits vaccine milestone as NZealand, Australia open travel bubble

The hard-hit United States has passed a hopeful milestone as half its adults have had at least one Covid vaccine dose and from Monday all its over 18s will be eligible to get their shot.
ericsson named leader in global 5g network infrastructure market 2020

Ericsson named leader in global 5G network infrastructure market 2020

With over 130 commercial 5G agreements with unique communications service providers and 83 live 5G networks around the world, Ericsson has been named as the market leader in global 5G network infrastructure in 2020 by leading business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
eu to get 50 million pfizer doses early as us prolongs jj pause

EU to get 50 million Pfizer doses early as US prolongs J&J pause

The European Union said Wednesday that it is expecting 50 million Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses earlier than expected, as the United States said it would continue a pause in vaccinations using the Johnson & Johnson shot for at least another week so regulators can assess possible blood clot links.
rock band the wall to play concert at university

Rock band The Wall to play concert at university

Late musician Tran Lap, the former leader of Buc Tuong (The Wall) rock band, will reunite with other members “in a special way” in an upcoming concert, according to the current leader of the band, guitarist Tran Tuan Hung.
online community takes on map mishap

Online community takes on map mishap

Social media users in Vietnam are not letting up when it comes to fashion brands in the country allegedly not respecting their customers by posting illegal maps on their websites and products.
semiconductor crisis forces top level action

Semiconductor crisis forces top-level action

The global shortage of semiconductors is not letting up, with governments and multinationals scrambling to resolve the situation sooner rather than later.
mbappe stars as psg win at holders bayern munich

Mbappe stars as PSG win at holders Bayern Munich

Kylian Mbappe insisted Paris Saint-Germain still have it all to do after he scored twice in a thrilling 3-2 win at holders Bayern Munich in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg.
foden hands man city late advantage against dortmund

Foden hands Man City late advantage against Dortmund

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City "felt the pressure" of expectancy in the Champions League as they needed Phil Foden's 90th minute winner to take a slender 2-1 lead from the first leg of their quarter-final tie against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.
suez canal fiasco adding to prolonged trade difficulties

Suez Canal fiasco adding to prolonged trade difficulties

As the incident with the Ever Given on the Suez Canal has finally been resolved, Vietnam’s exporters can at least look forward to free routes for their goods. However, the pressure amid the ongoing health crisis and international trade tensions remains.
bamboo airways welcomes newly released a320neo aircraft for continued fleet expansion

Bamboo Airways welcomes newly-released A320NEO aircraft for continued fleet expansion

After the arrival of the Airbus A321 at Noi Bai International Airport on February 7, the A320NEO is the second narrow-body A320 family aircraft that Bamboo got in a single month, approaching its target fleet size of at least 40 aircraft this year.