Singapore-based Carousell becomes Southeast Asia's latest unicorn
By Thanh Van
September 19, 2021 | 21:26
Carousell has become Souhteast Asia's youngest unicorn after raising $100 million in a funding round led by South Korean private equity firm STIC Investments.
Woes persist in logistics regulations
By Olivia Bui
September 18, 2021 | 09:00
Deemed as an emerging logistics hub for the region, Vietnam nevertheless still features some undue regulatory barriers that prevent foreign investors from entering the fast-growing sector.
Localities attempt to buck funding trend
By Oanh Nguyen
September 18, 2021 | 08:00
An increase in financing for operational projects so far this year is demonstrating foreign investors’ trust in the local investment environment and the efforts of localities in improving the business community.
14 business associations seek loosened regulations on COVID-19 battle
By Bich Thuy
September 17, 2021 | 17:42
14 business associations sent a document to the PM, seeking for loosened COVID-19 regulations to facilitate the recovery of business and production activities.
Long-term prospects outlast supply chain concerns
By Thanh Van
September 17, 2021 | 15:00
Vietnam’s rising involvement in global supply chain networks has been hampered by the pandemic, but its increasingly important role in the long term is not judged to be at risk.
Pharma industry picks up the pace in digital
By Vy Bui
September 17, 2021 | 14:49
Offline to online trends are being sped up among pharma stakeholders, which is expected to benefit the development of the pharma supply chain in the long run.
System crafted for ASEAN attraction
September 17, 2021 | 10:00
A new facilitation framework for ASEAN is being crafted as part of new plans to boost funding from overseas as the region attempts to claw its way out of the depths of the pandemic.
Global customers count on continuity
By Vy Bui
September 17, 2021 | 09:00
Foreign investors are lauding the government’s COVID-19 relief measures, but more will need to be done to help them maintain business continuity throughout the evolving crisis.
Better coordination for optimal results from EVFTA
By Van Nguyen
September 17, 2021 | 08:00
Over one year after the trade agreement between the European Union and Vietnam came into force, the deal’s positive impacts are clearly visible. However, faced with today’s hurdles, both sides are required to work out further solutions on how to profit the most from the historic agreement.
Foreign investors maintain confidence in Vietnam’s economy
September 16, 2021 | 23:24
Vietnam attracted 14 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first eight months of this year, only 2 percent lower than the same period last year, showing foreign investors’ confidence in Vietnam’s economic scenario in mid-and long terms.
No more delays in construction schedule of Eastern Cluster of North-South Expressway
By Bich Thuy
September 16, 2021 | 18:09
DPM Le Van Thanh has ordered relevant agencies to ensure the construction schedule of the Eastern Cluster of North-South Expressway.
New investment nears via EVIPA sign-off
By Thanh Thu
September 16, 2021 | 14:00
The European Parliament is urging swift ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement by the EU member states’ parliaments, paving the way for larger waves of high-quality investment into the Southeast Asian market.
Leaders committed to solving Euro quandary
By Bich Thuy
September 16, 2021 | 12:23
While several issues related to electronic vaccination passports and stay-at-work policies may take longer to iron out, new solutions to the critical problems facing European businesses in Vietnam are hoped much sooner, after they highlighted their concerns at a key meeting last week.
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