cptpp gains to be built on expansion

CPTPP gains to be built on expansion

Five years into deployment of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, many other economies are seeking to join the bloc – which in turn could help Vietnam expand its trade and investment.
latest drive to phase out red tape begins

Latest drive to phase out red tape begins

Major difficulties facing enterprises have necessitated speedier administrative reforms for a more business-friendly climate.
japanese cooperation focus stretching to new areas

Japanese cooperation focus stretching to new areas

Early this month, Japan signed new loan agreements for Vietnam. Kubo Yoshitomo, senior representative at the Vietnam Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), talked with VIR’s Dat Nguyen about the overview of JICA’s cooperation in Vietnam.
substantial israel agreement nearing completion

Substantial Israel agreement nearing completion

A bilateral free trade deal between Vietnam and Israel, slated for signing this week, is set to provide investment bonanzas for the two economies, which are seeking to amplify their foodstuff and agricultural ties.
acceleration sought for socioeconomic recovery

Acceleration sought for socioeconomic recovery

The national Plan on Socioeconomic Development next year may not reach its desired growth goal if risks continue lingering and the country’s hallmark scheme on recovery keeps its existing slow pace in implementation.
ensuring the legitimate rights of copyright owners

Ensuring the legitimate rights of copyright owners

A recent copyright case in which a Vietnamese company was sued for copyright infringement by a foreign entertainment corporation has sparked prevalent debate about copyright protection and creativity. For many years, copyright has been used to protect genuine authors’ legitimate rights to their works. Such safeguard is especially important in the field of arts, where artists’ creativity is considered limitless and thousands of fine works are created daily.
strengthened debt control underway

Strengthened debt control underway

In a bid to continue ensuring the country’s financial healthy situation, the National Assembly and the government have continued underscoring stringent management of the state budget as a solution to continue ensuring a safe public debt level.
long term nucleus for fresh assistance

Long-term nucleus for fresh assistance

Fuelled by local production gradually improving after over 18 months of disruption, Vietnam has shaped an ambitious plan for socioeconomic development next year. To realise this, a comprehensive support package has been proposed to help lift enterprises out of woes and boost public investment disbursement.
keeping inflation in the sweet spot

Keeping inflation in the sweet spot

The government will attempt to successfully control inflation this year with demand potentially failing to fully recover, despite a rise in local consumption.
statistical upgrade aids revision of gdp efforts

Statistical upgrade aids revision of GDP efforts

After reassessment, the Vietnamese economy is expected to enjoy an even bigger scale from next year, better reflecting the country’s economic structure.
fruit exports to us get trump boost

Fruit exports to US get Trump boost

US President Donald Trump’s state visit to Vietnam last month helped to open the door wider for Vietnam’s fruit exports, further strengthening the two nations’ agricultural co-operation.
deputy pm pays working visit to singapore

Deputy PM pays working visit to Singapore

Fellowship programme brings Deputy Prime Minister to Singapore to deepen relations
dat bikes vision to electrify the region

Dat Bike’s vision to electrify the region

With sustainable development picking up pace around the world, Dat Bike believes it has an advantage to take the lead with its e-bikes. Son Nguyen, CEO of Dat Bike, talked to Minh Anh about the company’s vision to realise its dream of electrifying the regional market.
phat dat and aca foster lasting partnership

Phat Dat and ACA foster lasting partnership

Phat Dat Real Estate Development (PDR) and ACA Investments Pte Ltd – a fund management company under the Japanese Daiwa Securities Group – signed an investment cooperation agreement at the former's office. The event marked an important milestone for ACA as it also made an initial investment of $30 million in PDR.
dat xanh acquires new projects restructures operations

Dat Xanh acquires new projects, restructures operations

Property developer Dat Xanh Group has clearly started a shake-up, with a number of acquisitions in the pipeline and an acceleration of plans for its broker network.