mot takes the wheel in ev promotion

MoT takes the wheel in EV promotion

The Ministry of Transport has proposed policies to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, which are expected to significantly advance the greening of Vietnam’s road transport sector.
maxims group reaches 1000th starbucks store in east asia with latest outlet in hanoi

Maxim’s Group reaches 1,000th Starbucks store in East Asia with latest outlet in Hanoi

Maxim's Group, the Hong Kong-based licensee of Starbucks Coffee, has reached the milestone of 1,000 licensed Starbucks stores with a new outlet in Hanoi.
laos tightens monetary policy to ease inflation

Laos tightens monetary policy to ease inflation

The Bank of the Lao PDR is set to further increase interest rate on Lao kip deposits from 10 per cent to 10.5 pc per year to alleviate inflationary pressures currently affecting the economy, reported the Vientiane Times.
da nang roks seoul fortify startup community connections

Da Nang, RoK's Seoul fortify startup community connections

A scientific workshop titled "Connecting Innovation Spaces: Da Nang - Seoul" was held in the central beach city of Da Nang on August 29.
vietnams destinations that are absolute tourist magnets

Vietnam's destinations that are absolute tourist magnets

The Indian newspaper “Times of India” recently highlighted a series of famous destinations in Vietnam, calling them “magnets” for attracting tourists. Accordingly, Vietnam offers an appealing blend of stunning landscapes, historical sites, and a rich culture.
fdi attraction to vietnam the myths versus the reality

FDI attraction to Vietnam: the myths versus the reality

Over the past decade, Vietnam has seen a steady increase in foreign direct investment, which has significantly contributed to its economic development. Rizwan Khan, partner at Acclime Vietnam, looks at the reality of such investment moving forward in Vietnam.
proposed vat rule pros and cons for digital products

Proposed VAT rule pros and cons for digital products

In alignment with the current 10-year socioeconomic development strategy in Vietnam, the draft amended VAT law is currently being developed by the Ministry of Finance, which is seeking input from businesses and business associations to finalise the draft in the near future.
vietnam top at 2024 asian shuttlecock championships

Vietnam top at 2024 Asian shuttlecock championships

The 2024 Asian Shuttlecock Championships wrapped up on August 26 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, with the Vietnamese team topping the medal tally after five days of competition.
30000 fb outlets shut down in first six months of 2024

30,000 F&B outlets shut down in first six months of 2024

Vietnam's food and beverage (F&B) market is experiencing drastic changes, with more than 30,000 stores shutting down in the first half of 2024.
nestle vietnam awards nearly 200000 gifts to support students nationwide

Nestlé Vietnam awards nearly 200,000 gifts to support students nationwide

Nestlé Vietnam is continuing to work with partners to support disadvantaged students ahead of the new school year.
nestle ceo schneider to step down after eight years at helm

Nestle CEO Schneider to step down after eight years at helm

Nestle chief executive Mark Schneider is leaving the Swiss food group after eight years in charge and will be replaced by Latin America boss Laurent Freixe, the company said Thursday.
japan inflation accelerates to 27 per cent in july

Japan inflation accelerates to 2.7 per cent in July

Japanese inflation was slightly higher in July, with prices rising 2.7 per cent on-year compared with 2.6 per cent the month before, internal affairs ministry data showed Friday.
celebrating 30 years of coca cola in vietnam

Celebrating 30 years of Coca-Cola in Vietnam

Coca-Cola is celebrating 30 years in Vietnam with the launch of its "Our Bottles Can Live Many Lives" initiative.
vietnamese lao central banks discuss cooperation in using local currencies in bilateral trade

Vietnamese, Lao central banks discuss cooperation in using local currencies in bilateral trade

The State Bank of Vietnam and the Bank of Laos have jointly organised a conference to share experience in promoting the use of respective domestic currencies in bilateral trade and investment cooperation activities to prevent external risks.
hanoi launches culinary tourism app

Hanoi launches culinary tourism app

Standout features of the Hanoi Old Quarter’s cuisine could be discovered through a cuisine app recently launched by the People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem district.