CPTPP is diplomatic success – but can deliver more
May 04, 2024 | 23:49
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) gives member countries easier access to one another’s markets at preferential tariffs, even tariff-free trade for most items.
Vietnam - Japan enter new phase of investment ties
May 04, 2024 | 23:30
With the latest incarnation of the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative in a New Era, bilateral investment ties are expected to enter a new period of stronger development. Takeo Nakajima, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Hanoi, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about future prospects.
Semiconductor success in reach with investment
May 04, 2024 | 22:46
Lee Young Hee, director of the Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics at the Institute for Basic Sciences at Sungkyunkwan University, and Park Inkyu, head professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Scienc
East Asia funding a nucleus for Vietnam’s attraction
April 24, 2024 | 15:05
In recent years, East Asian countries have become significant investors in Vietnam.
Veterinary drugmakers seek time and cost-saving policies
April 24, 2024 | 11:36
Veterinary drug producers in Vietnam are awaiting simplified procedures for drug conformity to get the go ahead, in order to save millions of US dollars each year.
VAT overhaul to boost agriculture prospects
April 24, 2024 | 10:53
Vietnam is set to revise its existing Law on Value-Added Tax with a reclassification of products in areas like agriculture and fisheries, with the hopes of making them more favourable in performance.
Capital influx from Taiwan builds up steam in Vietnam
April 17, 2024 | 19:00
Many Taiwanese investors have plans to set down deep roots in Vietnam, especially in the high-tech sector.
Public investment progress requires a stronger thrust
April 17, 2024 | 09:21
High-profile international organisations are urging Vietnam to quicken its public funding as an effective fiscal policy move to attract more funding from private investors, who bemoan a lack of high-quality infrastructure works in the country.
Disbursement delay deemed unacceptable
April 17, 2024 | 09:13
Public investment continues to suffer from poor disbursement, with names of culpable units being highlighted by the government.
Vietnam needs 20-30 billion USD investment for universal clean water access
April 16, 2024 | 17:10
Vietnam will need to invest 20-30 billion USD on water supply and drainage to make sure that 100% of the population has access to clean water, according to experts.
Green finance discord to be addressed
April 16, 2024 | 09:48
Establishing a detailed green classification system and independent evaluation are recognised as key elements for steering Vietnam’s green finance sector in line with international standards.
Trade facilitation ahead with ASEAN-India deal upgrade
April 15, 2024 | 17:00
An upgrade for a trade deal between ASEAN and India should expand the two economies’ trade turnover and mutual investment into the Southeast Asian market in the time to come.
Volkswagen to invest additional 2.5 bn euros in China
April 12, 2024 | 15:10
German carmaking giant Volkswagen Group said Thursday it would invest 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) to expand its operations in China as it tries to prevent a sales slide in its most important market.
Fujifilm ups US biotech plant investment by $1.2 bn
April 12, 2024 | 14:57
Fujifilm said Friday it would increase its investment in a planned biotech plant in North Carolina by $1.2 billion at a time when Japan-US trade ties are in the spotlight.
Added value of industrial sector up 6.18 per cent in Q1
April 12, 2024 | 09:08
Vietnam’s industrial sector posted significant growth in the first quarter of 2024, of an estimated 6.18 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2023. In particular, manufacturing and processing saw robust growth of 6.98 per cent.
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