fund tweaks to help sme innovation

Fund tweaks to help SME innovation

While some businesses are ready to innovate alongside the digital transformation, many admit they do not know where to start and where to find support channels.
overhaul demanded to slow cost burdens

Overhaul demanded to slow cost burdens

Businesses are seeking support to help them prosper as they continue to deal with regulation complexities, among other issues.
mpi and vinasme to educate vietnamese smes

MPI and VINASME to educate Vietnamese SMEs

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (VINASME) signed an agreement on June 11 to implement online training for Vietnamese SMEs.
economic recovery momentum continues into second quarter

Economic recovery momentum continues into second quarter

UOB (United Overseas Bank) expects GDP growth to pick up to 6 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, extending the 5.66 per cent gain seen in the first quarter, and has maintained its growth forecast for Vietnam at 6 per cent for 2024.
china leads number of newly registered projects in vietnam

China leads number of newly-registered projects in Vietnam

While Singapore is the leader in terms of foreign investment value, China is ahead in terms of number of new projects in Vietnam.
insee vietnam organise activities for world environment day

INSEE Vietnam organise activities for World Environment Day

Protecting the environment is a top priority for INSEE as shown in its recent organisation of community activities to respond to World Environment Day (June 5).
vwas 2024 adapting to uncertainties

VWAS 2024: Adapting to Uncertainties

VWAS (Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit) 2024 "Adapting to Uncertainties" took place on the afternoon of June 6 in the Pullman Hanoi with the participation of 300 representatives, and thousands of online attendees, including state management agencies, experts, credit institutions and securities companies, investment funds, listed enterprises, real estate developers among others.
cp vietnam aiming for net zero goal

C.P. Vietnam aiming for 'net-zero' goal

The C.P. Vietnam Corporation (CPV) consistently highlights the significance of environmental protection in line with C.P. Group's strategic aimed of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
australian firms show interest in vietnams green transition

Australian firms show interest in Vietnam’s green transition

Further cooperation and investment in science, technology, trade promotion, innovation, digitalisation, and the green transition were all topics that were discussed during an Australian business delegation's visit to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) on June 4.
shipping costs continue to climb

Shipping costs continue to climb

Rising logistics costs are eroding profits and forcing exporters to freeze orders, as well as revealing inadequacies in the management of foreign shipping companies operating in the waters of Vietnam.
france provides 10 million to build hanoi metro line 3 extension

France provides €10 million to build Hanoi Metro Line 3 extension

The French government has pledged its support to help Vietnam accelerate metro projects, develop public transport, and cut carbon emissions.
ai changing teaching and learning

AI changing teaching and learning

During a panel discussion themed "Innovative Teaching for Accounting and Finance: Technology and Beyond" held by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) on May 29, experts from various universities in the region discussed and recommended ways of using AI in teaching and studying.
acca and vocational colleges to enhance business training

ACCA and vocational colleges to enhance business training

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) signed MoUs with Hanoi Vocational College of Technolgy, and Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism on May 29.
cpf vice chairman receives honour from thai royal family

CPF vice chairman receives honour from Thai royal family

In the lead up to the birthday of King Rama X in July, Montri Suwanposri - vice chairman of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), has received the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn from the Thai royal family for his outstanding support of his government's missions in various fields.
most businesses aware of esg report

Most businesses aware of ESG: report

The majority of businesses are aware of their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibilities, but are unsure how to implement them, according to a leader of the Agency for Enterprise Development.