vietnamese logistics companies upbeat on 2024 outlook

Vietnamese logistics companies upbeat on 2024 outlook

As Vietnam's economy is expected to recover and achieve a growth target of 6 per cent in 2024, logistics businesses are optimistic about the logistics industry in 2024.
jetro survey finds 57 per cent of japanese companies plan to expand in vietnam

JETRO survey finds 57 per cent of Japanese companies plan to expand in Vietnam

A total of 56.7 per cent of the Japanese companies currently present in Vietnam plan to expand their operations in the country over the next 1-2 years, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).
vietnam receives credit rating upgrade from fitch ratings

Vietnam receives credit-rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings

Vietnam has received a sovereign credit rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings from 'BB' to 'BB+' with a stable outlook.
event helps young vietnamese make career choices in japan

Event helps young Vietnamese make career choices in Japan

Vietnamese Professionals in Japan organised an event entitled "The Debaters" in Tokyo on December 10.
eptc withdraws proposal for price cuts in fit for renewable energy projects

EPTC withdraws proposal for price cuts in FIT for renewable energy projects

Electricity Power Trading Company (EPTC), part of Vietnam Electricity (EVN), initially proposed a reduction in purchase prices for 38 renewable energy projects currently benefiting from a 20-year incentive scheme. However, it was retracted just a day later.
ba ria vung tau to develop key transport links

Ba Ria-Vung Tau to develop key transport links

As one of the 28 localities along the coastline, Ba Ria-Vung Tau is home to around 305km of coastline, including large bays and rivers, and has the potential to become one of the key development areas in the southeast region and the centre of Vietnam's national maritime economy
can tho city poised to become mekong delta growth pole

Can Tho city poised to become Mekong Delta growth pole

Can Tho is set to become a growth pole of the Mekong Delta, as outlined in its master development plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.
green exports a winning order for agricultural firms

Green exports a winning order for agricultural firms

Although Vietnam's agricultural exports have grown recently, setting a record high of $53.22 billion last year, food processing companies have been reportedly losing orders to competitors due to the slow implementation of sustainability commitments.
japanese investors continue to make headway in vietnam

Japanese investors continue to make headway in Vietnam

Japanese investors are continuing to ramp up their expansion in the Vietnamese market as the two nations have recently elevated their bilateral ties.
lang son approves 460 million usd expressway project

Lang Son approves 460-million-USD expressway project

Chairman of the People’s Committee of the northern border province of Lang Son Ho Tien Thieu has recently signed a decision approving a project on the building of an expressway connecting Huu Nghi border gate with Chi Lang district.
lao traditional weaving inscribed as unesco intangible cultural heritage

Lao traditional weaving inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has recently inscribed Lao traditional Naga motif weaving as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
nestle promoting vietnamese coffee to the world

Nestlé promoting Vietnamese coffee to the world

Nestlé Vietnam organised a trip for international media to visit coffee gardens under the NESCAFÉ Plan model and its coffee processing factories.
astrazeneca vietnam chairman awarded friendship medal

AstraZeneca Vietnam chairman awarded Friendship Medal

Nitin Kapoor, chairman and general director of AstraZeneca Vietnam, has been bestowed with the Friendship Medal by State President in recognition of his extraordinary leadership during the pandemic and in his relentless pursuit of ongoing healthcare improvements.
measures sought to provide comprehensive support for vietnamese guest workers

Measures sought to provide comprehensive support for Vietnamese guest workers

A dialogue on overseas Vietnamese affairs and sending labourers abroad to work was jointly held by the Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs and the Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Ho Chi Minh City on December 5.
delay of land law puts issues into spotlight

Delay of land law puts issues into spotlight

The National Assembly last week decided to postpone the approval of the draft revised Land Law until the next session in 2024 because many provisions remain controversial and unclear.