nic a place for gathering talent and sharing benefits pm

NIC a place for gathering talent and sharing benefits: PM

The Vietnam National Innovation Centre (NIC) should be a place to gather talent without any borders, and be used for mobilising all resources for development, according to the prime minister.
localities chastised for lethargic public spending

Localities chastised for lethargic public spending

Many localities in Vietnam have faced government criticism for their slow pace in public spending, with large sums still to be spent, despite several hurdles remaining in the way of doing so.
fdi inflows drop significantly on year

FDI inflows drop significantly on-year

The total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in the first two months of 2023 fell by 38 per cent on-year, while FDI disbursement also declined by almost 5 per cent.
vietnam moving towards deforestation free coffee production

Vietnam moving towards deforestation-free coffee production

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union, and the Vietnam Administration of Forestry jointly held a technical workshop on deforestation-free coffee production and commercialisation this week in Hanoi.
spain to pour funds into high speed rail in vietnam

Spain to pour funds into high-speed rail in Vietnam

Following the World Bank, Spanish and Japanese investors are also setting their sights on high-speed railways in Vietnam, including the north-south high-speed project.
garment and textile groups cracking on with orders

Garment and textile groups cracking on with orders

Despite woes from domestic and export markets, garment and textile businesses have been excited to start production in the new lunar year, finding out new opportunities and markets to reach the goals set forth.
nearly 10 billion committed to red river delta region

Nearly $10 billion committed to Red River Delta region

Almost $10 billion was committed to the Red River Delta region at a conference for the government's action plan for the development and safeguarding of the area until 2030 that took place yesterday in Halong, Quang Ninh.
vietnam an indispensable part of the global supply chain

Vietnam an indispensable part of the global supply chain

Nakajima Takeo, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Hanoi Office, has outlined the importance of Vietnam to the global supply chain and for Japanese manufacturers in particular.
digital economy to reach 50 billion by 2050

Digital economy to reach $50 billion by 2050

The scale of Vietnam's digital economy could hit $50 billion by 2050, of which, e-commerce will be the most important contributor.
minister backs potential of red river delta as growth driver

Minister backs potential of Red River Delta as growth driver

The Red River Delta region will turn obstacles into opportunities and potential into a driving force for development, according to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.
mard deputy minister visits japfa groups veterinary vaccine factory

MARD Deputy Minister visits Japfa Group's veterinary vaccine factory

On February 7, representatives of Japfa Group and Vaksindo Vietnam Animal Health Co., Ltd. welcomed Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Nguyen Van Long, director of the Veterinary Department, and officials of the Department of Animal Health to observe projects at the veterinary vaccine production factory in Yen My II Industrial Park.
numerous stocks facing exit from exchange

Numerous stocks facing exit from exchange

Following a prosperous 2021, about 15 per cent of all businesses on stock exchanges have reported losses after a difficult year in 2022.
tough times for real estate businesses

Tough times for real estate businesses

Financial statements in the fourth quarter of 2022 clearly reflected the difficulties that the market suffered last year.
bad debts continue to soar at commercial banks

Bad debts continue to soar at commercial banks

The rate of bad debt is rising at commercial banks and is expected to increase further amid real estate market woes.
sabeco gains peak profits over the last six years

SABECO gains peak profits over the last six years

The successes in 2022 continue to open up opportunities for Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (SABECO) to reach new heights this year.