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Subdued demand dampens manufacturing outlook

By Thanh Van January 05, 2023 | 17:10

Vietnam's manufacturing sector continued to face challenging business conditions amid deteriorating demand both domestically and abroad.

Opportunities for Vietnam amid China policy switch

By Ha Thanh January 04, 2023 | 18:07

The easing of China's pandemic restrictions is expected not only to help Vietnam increase the number of international tourists, but also to attract investment.

2023 faces many inflationary pressures

By Ha Nguyen January 03, 2023 | 15:55

In 2023, inflation risks and pressures will remain strong despite the economy's twin successes in 2022: high GDP growth and low inflation.

Swire Coca-Cola completes acquisition of Coca-Cola bottling business in Vietnam

By Bich Ngoc January 03, 2023 | 09:35

Swire Coca-Cola Ltd. announced on January 2 the completion of its acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam Ltd. – the bottling subsidiary in Vietnam.

Producing policy to protect growth

By Hong Dung January 02, 2023 | 15:42

Vietnam continues to weather the storms affecting the global economy. Andrea Coppola, World Bank’s lead economist, spoke with VIR’s Hong Dung to evaluate Vietnam’s ongoing economic performance.

Vietnamese EU exports benefit from trade deal

By Ha Thanh December 31, 2022 | 10:00

Vietnamese exports to the EU in 2022 are expected to touch nearly $48 billion thanks to the strong driving force of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vietnam jumps seven places in Government AI Readiness Index

By Thanh Van December 29, 2022 | 17:22

Vietnam made a big leap in the Government AI Readiness Index this year, moving up from 63th to 55th.

VBSP: 20 years on the journey of poverty reduction

By Hong Thuy December 29, 2022 | 09:15

Over 20 years, Vietnam Bank for Social Policies has allowed the government to help the poor and other policy beneficiaries gain access to policy credit.

Vietnam should embrace hybrid excise regime: report

By Duy Nguyen December 28, 2022 | 16:59

PwC Vietnam has just published the report "Study on the excise tax system, asserting that the excise tax on cigarettes in Vietnam should be converted to a hybrid tax system.

CPTPP expansion a potential boon for Vietnam

By Ha Vy December 27, 2022 | 09:18

The hopes of the United Kingdom, China, Ecuador, and others to join the CPTPP will have knock-on effects for Vietnam.

THACO INDUSTRIES one-stop model

By Huyen Thuy December 27, 2022 | 08:00

Leveraging seamless investment, THACO INDUSTRIES is expected to become a critical factor in promoting the development of the mechanics and supporting industries in the central region and Vietnam. Vietnam currently has over 7,000 mechanical manufacturers and 5,000 manufacturers in supporting industries. However, due to the limitation of capital, technology, and human resources, most manufacturers only produce or process in one or a few stages. Customers have to connect with many partners to obtain a complete product, making the supply chain complicated, inefficient, time-consuming, and costly.