Coverage

Making an impact in fintech sector requires knowledge, says leading FCPA

By Mai Dang June 15, 2022 | 01:00

The fintech landscape is changing at lightning speed, according to Ashish Verma FCPA (Aust.), head of finance, IT, and commodities for Kirby South East Asia.

Outskirts more viable for real estate plans

By Viet Duong June 14, 2022 | 14:45

Although the real estate market in Vietnam is facing a number of economic complexities, there is still ample room for investment, particularly in the suburban sector where the trend of relocating projects remains strong.

Industrial zone workers: realities in low-quality living quarters

By Bich Ngoc and Le Toan June 14, 2022 | 14:23

Vietnam currently has 260 industrial zones in operation, with 75 more being planned, for over 16 million workers that generate massively for the country’s GDP. Industrial zone and social housing developers currently only meet less than 10 per cent of the

Potential “tremendous” in renewable energy stocks

By Thanh Thuy June 14, 2022 | 13:58

Renewable energy stocks are among the best defensive stocks offering a good dividend yield in the market this year.

Regional-based minimum wage to increase by 6 per cent on July 1

By Oanh Nguyen June 13, 2022 | 16:13

The regional-based minimum wage will officially increase by 6 per cent from July 1, following Decree No.38/2022/ND-CP promulgated on June 12.

MPI reviewing land-use stagnation

By Huong Oanh June 11, 2022 | 09:00

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has launched a review into the long delays of large-scale foreign-invested projects, in an attempt to free up valuable plots that have been occupying land throughout the country.

Germany’s DW considers Vietnam new destination for European companies

June 10, 2022 | 13:19

Vietnam's active economic performance in recent years has captured the attention of some major European firms, said German English-language news site DW in a June 8 article.

Vietnam approves circular economy development scheme

By Bich Thuy June 10, 2022 | 09:51

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai signed Decision No.687/QD-TTg on June 7 approving the circular economy development scheme and setting some ambitious targets.

Vietnam: ideal destination for global tech giants

June 09, 2022 | 14:26

Vietnam is again in the spotlight after Apple’s move to shift production activities to this Southeast Asian country, according to TRT World page of Turkish Radio and Television Corporation.

Vietnam's M&A market shows sign of recovery

By Thanh Van June 09, 2022 | 09:53

Both local and foreign companies are stepping up dealmaking activities post-COVID, indicating a recovery in Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market.

NA leader urges prompt implementation of fiscal, monetary policies to aid recovery

June 08, 2022 | 19:27

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue on June 8 demanded prompt implementation of fiscal and monetary policies to support the socio-economic recovery and development programme.