Vietnam an indispensable part of the global supply chain
By Nguyen Huong
February 13, 2023 | 17:00
JETRO representative has outlined the importance of Vietnam to the global supply chain and Japanese manufacturers in particular.
Digital economy to reach $50 billion by 2050
By Nguyen Huong
February 13, 2023 | 16:49
The scale of Vietnam's digital economy could hit $50 billion by 2050, of which, e-commerce will be the most important contributor.
Japanese enterprises accelerate investment in Vietnam
By Ha Thanh
February 10, 2023 | 09:39
At the meeting with the Ministry of Planning and Investment and Nakajima Takeo, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), said that Japanese enterprises could not ignore Vietnam when looking around Asia for a destination to in
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits Vietnamese community in Singapore
By Ha Thanh
February 10, 2023 | 09:34
On his official visit to Singapore, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh with his spouse and a Vietnamese delegation visited the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamese community on February 8.
Addressing reforms in Vietnam’s healthcare sector
By Dao Hong Lan
February 09, 2023 | 11:00
Last year continued to be a time of many challenges for the healthcare sector. Globally, the pandemic remained unpredictable. In Vietnam, the country faced a rise in dengue fever and the risk of dangerous emerging diseases. After three years of fighting the pandemic, more difficulties have arisen.
Vietnam registers $3.6 billion trade surplus in first month of 2023
By Angela Nguyen
February 08, 2023 | 11:06
Despite a decline in product exports and imports, the goods balance of trade was projected to be $3.6 billion in January 2023.
Strength to strength in EU relations
By Giorgio Aliberti
February 08, 2023 | 10:37
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has helped elevate trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the EU since it took effect in August 2020. Giorgio Aliberti, Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam, writes about how the EVFTA has contributed to this cooperation, and concerns from the EU side regarding the implementation process.
Investment opportunities booming despite increased volatility
By Ha Thanh
February 07, 2023 | 12:00
A VIR round table on February 7 discussed potential funding opportunities amid current volatility.
AES receives Investment Policy Decision for 2.2 GW Son My 2 CCGT plant in Vietnam
By Huyen Thuy
February 06, 2023 | 15:36
On February 5, US energy major AES received the investment policy for Son My II combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) project from Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien at a conference on investment and development in the north-central and central coastal regions in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province.
Vietnam’s retail sales forecast to reach 350 billion USD by 2025
By VNA
February 03, 2023 | 11:04
The scale of the domestic retail market is expected to increase from 142 billion USD at present to 350 billion USD by 2025, contributing 59 per cent of the national GDP, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Key trends to watch out for in the Year of the Cat
By David Liao
February 01, 2023 | 14:19
Geopolitical shocks and sustained inflation are expected to persist in 2023, but Asia is likely to be a bright spot amidst intensifying headwinds.
Southeast region prepares for new FDI wave
By VNA
January 31, 2023 | 10:15
The southeast region is preparing necessary conditions in infrastructure, administrative procedures and human resources to welcome a new wave of foreign direct investment (FDI), as investors have flocked to the region right from the beginning of this year.
The path to faster growth in Australia-Vietnam relations
By Andrew Goledzinowski
January 23, 2023 | 22:06
As a newly arrived Ambassador in Vietnam, I have been busy meeting people, reading widely, and trying to understand this complex and fascinating country.
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