Cautious targets outlined for 2023

Cautious targets outlined for 2023

The Vietnamese economy is expected to sail forward thanks in part to a boost in domestic consumption and production, which will continue being among prime priorities set by the government to hit its new growth target.
Vietnam in 2023 - time to take off

Vietnam in 2023 - time to take off

The economic and commercial relations between Denmark and Vietnam have expanded substantially. On the occasion of Lunar New Year, VIR’s Kim Oanh had an opportunity to speak with Nicolai Prytz, Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, about important milestones of trade-investment cooperation in recent times and the opportunities to promote bilateral cooperation.
50 years of French relations

50 years of French relations

In 2023, France and Vietnam will celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership. This is a good opportunity to look back and assess what our two countries have accomplished in trade and investment and reflect on ways to further develop our economic exchanges.
A rejuvenation in Hong Kong tie-ups

A rejuvenation in Hong Kong tie-ups

During his visit to Vietnam as part of the biggest trade and investment promotion delegation between Vietnam and Hong Kong in years, Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about economic cooperation opportunities between Vietnam and Hong Kong.
Reflecting on solid Finnish tie-ups

Reflecting on solid Finnish tie-ups

This year will be a special one for us as we celebrate 50 years of the Finland-Vietnam diplomatic relationship. After all that time, we are now witnessing strengthened relations and collaboration between the two countries expanded into several fields.
Building on far-reaching US-Vietnam cooperation

Building on far-reaching US-Vietnam cooperation

As we welcome a new year, we at the US Mission in Vietnam take this opportunity to wish the Vietnamese people every joy and happiness in what we hope will be a very prosperous year filled with blessings and good fortune. During this special time of year, we reflect on the bonds that bring together friends and family, as well as the growing ties that unite our two countries and our peoples.
Fresh German milestones to come

Fresh German milestones to come

Since Germany and Vietnam elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership in 2011, the cooperation between the two countries has developed strongly in various fields. According to the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment, as of December 20, 2022, Germany had over 440 valid projects in Vietnam registered at $2.37 billion, mainly focused on manufacturing, processing, and energy. Currently, about 500 German enterprises are active in Vietnam, creating 50,000 jobs.
Vietnam’s role in Germany’s commercial approach

Vietnam’s role in Germany’s commercial approach

The transition process of the Development and Climate Alliance by Germany’s Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is in its infancy. The German government is anticipated to withdraw bilateral initiatives responsibly and on the basis of Germany’s cooperation expertise, as well as by combining knowledge acquisition from other countries that provide development aid.
Resilient and strategic breakthroughs

Resilient and strategic breakthroughs

Based on experiences and lessons learned last years to fight against the pandemic and struggling with the uncertainties of the world’s economy, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung told VIR’s Nguyen Huong about Vietnam’s strengths, and plans to reach the goals set forth on socioeconomic development, and enhance the efficiency of investment mobilisation.
The vital mission to ramp up foreign capital attraction

The vital mission to ramp up foreign capital attraction

Vietnam’s foreign capital attraction achieved much last year. VIR’s Kim Oanh met with Phan Huu Thang, former director-general of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, to review recent highlights and weigh up predictions for 2023.
China’s re-opening to impact Vietnam

China’s re-opening to impact Vietnam

China’s re-opening will boost Vietnam’s economy in tourism, exports and foreign direct investment (FDI).
New opportunities for local auto-suppliers to take off

New opportunities for local auto-suppliers to take off

Foreign automobile manufacturers are expanding their operations in Vietnam, opening opportunities for domestic suppliers to take off.
The return of China: mostly positive news for Vietnam

The return of China: mostly positive news for Vietnam

After three years of isolation, China is finally exiting its restrictive pandemic strategy. Patrick Lenain, senior associate of the Council on Economic Policies, points out how Vietnam might take advantage from this change.
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