Speaker of RoK National Assembly concludes official visit to Vietnam

Speaker of RoK National Assembly concludes official visit to Vietnam

Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Kim Jin-pyo and his wife left Hanoi on January 18, concluding their seven-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Party Central Committee agrees to let Nguyen Xuan Phuc cease holding posts

Party Central Committee agrees to let Nguyen Xuan Phuc cease holding posts

The 13th Party Central Committee convened a meeting in Hanoi on January 17 to consider and give opinions to the wish to cease holding his positions, to stop working, and to retire by Nguyen Xuan Phuc, member of the Politburo and the Party Central Committee in the 13th tenure, President of Vietnam, and Chairman of the Council of National Defence and Security for the 2021-2026 tenure.
Responsive shift required in Vietnam’s energy policy

Responsive shift required in Vietnam’s energy policy

Despite improvements in energy regulations, coal-generated electricity will persist for many years to come. Dr. Ngo Duc Lam, former deputy head at the Institute of Energy under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, explained to VIR’s Van Nguyen about the country’s established and ambitious objectives for renewable energy.
New FDI challenges for southeast

New FDI challenges for southeast

The southeast continues to take the lead in attracting overseas investment despite the increasing problem of land availability.
Resolution gives nod to DPM switch

Resolution gives nod to DPM switch

Vietnam has appointed two new deputy prime ministers for the 2021-2026 tenure.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha highlights environmental responsibility

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha highlights environmental responsibility

New Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasised that natural resources, the environment, and climate change are issues he is very passionate about.
Subdued demand dampens manufacturing outlook

Subdued demand dampens manufacturing outlook

Vietnam's manufacturing sector continued to face challenging business conditions amid deteriorating demand both domestically and abroad.
Opportunities for Vietnam amid China policy switch

Opportunities for Vietnam amid China policy switch

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

2023 faces many inflationary pressures

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

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

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

Producing policy to protect growth

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

Vietnamese EU exports benefit from trade deal

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

Vietnam jumps seven places in Government AI Readiness Index

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