US and Vietnam build momentum with upgraded ties

US and Vietnam build momentum with upgraded ties

The United States and Vietnam have built on the momentum of their elevated relationship to advance bilateral cooperation.
SK Ecoplant ties up with BCG Energy to co-develop 700MW of renewable energy

SK Ecoplant ties up with BCG Energy to co-develop 700MW of renewable energy

SK Ecoplant has signed a deal with BCG Energy to jointly develop renewable energy projects in Vietnam.
Dutch and Vietnamese businesses sign cooperation agreements for Mekong Delta

Dutch and Vietnamese businesses sign cooperation agreements for Mekong Delta

18 cooperation agreements were signed at the third Vietnam-Netherlands Mekong Delta Business Forum in Ho Chi Minh City.
Influence of AI technology can reshape labour market Vietnam eyes comprehensive ecosystem for AI technology
Influence of AI technology can reshape labour market

Influence of AI technology can reshape labour market

The employment market is anticipated to experience disruptions as AI technology becomes increasingly adopted by businesses for intelligent, sustainable management and operations.
Vietnam eyes comprehensive ecosystem for AI technology

Vietnam eyes comprehensive ecosystem for AI technology

Tech companies are facing huge opportunities to develop AI and semiconductors with the support of the government and authorities.
Dutch Lady promotes its nutrition mission in Vietnam

Dutch Lady promotes its nutrition mission in Vietnam

President of FrieslandCampina Asia Corine Tap discusses how Vietnam can ensure nutritional security.
Fortinet and Samsung Heavy Industries sign MoU on maritime cybersecurity

Fortinet and Samsung Heavy Industries sign MoU on maritime cybersecurity

Fortinet and Samsung Heavy Industries have announced the signing of a MoU for cooperation in maritime cybersecurity for ships.
Singapore tops foreign investors in Vietnam in first quarter High-tech investment influx reliant on stable power supply
Singapore tops foreign investors in Vietnam in first quarter

Singapore tops foreign investors in Vietnam in first quarter

Singapore was the largest foreign investor in Vietnam in the year to March 20 with over 2.55 billion USD, making up 41.3% of the total foreign direct investment (FDI) registered in the country, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency (FIA).
High-tech investment influx reliant on stable power supply

High-tech investment influx reliant on stable power supply

The government has committed to ensuring sufficient power for businesses, giving Vietnam the potential to receive advanced capital influx from foreign-backed enterprises.
Vietnam-based B2B food sourcing platform KAMEREO bags $2.1 million in pre-series B funding

Vietnam-based B2B food sourcing platform KAMEREO bags $2.1 million in pre-series B funding

On March 27, Vietnam-based B2B food sourcing platform KAMEREO announced that it has raised $2.1 million co-led by Reazon Holdings, Inc., Quest Ventures, and Thoru Yamamoto (CEO of FOODISON, B2B seafood supply chain company listed in Tokyo Stock Exchange w
VinFast expands into Thailand

VinFast expands into Thailand

VinFast has signed an MoU with 15 Thai dealers at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show.
Concerted effort to capitalise on investment trends Vietnam’s retail market takes on much-needed green journey
Concerted effort to capitalise on investment trends

Concerted effort to capitalise on investment trends

Vietnam is trying to cultivate an enabling environment for chip and science development to strengthen supply chains and take advantage of opportunities under the regulations of the US CHIPS and Science Act.
Vietnam’s retail market takes on much-needed green journey

Vietnam’s retail market takes on much-needed green journey

To pull in Millennials and Gen-Z generations of consumers, developers are not only adding new restaurants and retailers but also placing more emphasis on sustainability.
How businesses are embracing AI

How businesses are embracing AI

Nguyen Hoang Nhan, director of Technical & Digital Innovation and IT Advisory at KPMG in Vietnam, explores vital AI trends that businesses can apply to enhance performance, save costs, and elevate the customer experience.
Business model reinvention a priority for all retailers

Business model reinvention a priority for all retailers

There are challenges, opportunities, and transformation priorities in Vietnam’s retail sector.
Manufacturing trends to watch to help respond dynamically to the market

Manufacturing trends to watch to help respond dynamically to the market

So far this year, it has been important to examine the rising trends influencing the manufacturing industry. For example, manufacturing, which is a vital part of the global economy, is constantly evolving and being shaped by technological advancements, economic factors, and a growing focus on sustainability.
DIGI-TEXX sets the standards in digital and business process outsourcing services

DIGI-TEXX sets the standards in digital and business process outsourcing services

Since its first entry in Vietnam 20 years ago, DIGI-TEXX Vietnam, A German-invested company, has positioned itself as a leading, most trusted tech company offering world-class digitally-based business process outsourcing (BPO) services.
EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its impact on Vietnam's industry

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its impact on Vietnam's industry

The impending implementation of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is poised to have a considerable effect on Vietnamese exporters, especially those operating within the steel, cement, aluminium, and fertiliser sectors.
AEO certification a testament to Piaggio's success

AEO certification a testament to Piaggio's success

Saint-Gobain promotes sustainable construction in Vietnam

Saint-Gobain promotes sustainable construction in Vietnam

TCP surges ahead with responsible initiatives

TCP surges ahead with responsible initiatives

DHL Express opens new gateway in Hanoi

DHL Express opens new gateway in Hanoi

Innovation for future communities

Innovation for future communities

Official development assistance can act as the playing field for nations. Vietnam is no exception, having benefited from such assistance over the years in the building of many structures and systems up and down the country.
SABECO: 2023 journey of community development

SABECO: 2023 journey of community development

By continuously supporting the younger generation to develop its talents, and spending large sums on activities for its staff, SABECO is showing its relentless sustainable development efforts and making positive contributions to the community.
Fuelling Vietnam's enterprises with 5G

Fuelling Vietnam's enterprises with 5G

One of the first Southeast Asian nations to pilot 5G networks, Vietnam is now setting up the path to become home to one of the region’s first 5G-powered smart factories.
Igniting creativity: inside Sun Life Vietnam's innovative workspaces

Igniting creativity: inside Sun Life Vietnam's innovative workspaces

In its mission alongside embracing cultural and artistic expressions, Sun Life Vietnam pays special attention to cultivating creative workspaces to enhance the experiences of its staff, advisor and clients.
SABECO's taste for innovation takes the local brand to the world

SABECO's taste for innovation takes the local brand to the world

SABECO's never-ending attempts to win new customers in an ever-changing economic and cultural environment has resulted in the company winning several prestigious awards at the World Beer Championship.
The minds shaping green awareness Panasonic plants specialised forests in Vietnam 'Love Clean Water, Act Green' workshop launched by AB InBev SK Ecoplant ties up with BCG Energy to co-develop 700MW of renewable energy Imexpharm joins Vietnam's campaign to plant one billion trees WB's 51.5-million-USD payment helping Vietnam reduce emissions
The minds shaping green awareness

The minds shaping green awareness

The young generation is increasingly proving its core role in sharing creative ideas about green activities and projects, with future generations facing the most serious impacts of climate change and environmental pollution.
Panasonic plants specialised forests in Vietnam

Panasonic plants specialised forests in Vietnam

Panasonic in Vietnam has planted 13,000 trees at Xuan Lien Natural Reserve in the central province of Thanh Hoa.
'Love Clean Water, Act Green' workshop launched by AB InBev

'Love Clean Water, Act Green' workshop launched by AB InBev

AB InBev coordinated with Binh Duong Department of Natural Resources and Environment on March 22 to organise a green workshop.
SK Ecoplant ties up with BCG Energy to co-develop 700MW of renewable energy

SK Ecoplant ties up with BCG Energy to co-develop 700MW of renewable energy

SK Ecoplant has signed a deal with BCG Energy to jointly develop renewable energy projects in Vietnam.
Imexpharm joins Vietnam's campaign to plant one billion trees

Imexpharm joins Vietnam's campaign to plant one billion trees

Imexpharm Pharmaceutical JSC (IMP) teamed up with Nha Trang People's Committee to plant 500 trees along Ring Road 2 on March 18.
WB's 51.5-million-USD payment helping Vietnam reduce emissions

WB's 51.5-million-USD payment helping Vietnam reduce emissions

Vietnam has received a 51.5-million-USD payment for verified emissions reductions (carbon credits) for reducing deforestation and forest degradation (commonly known as REDD+) and for enhancing carbon stored in forests through reforestation and afforestation.
Gamuda Land starts construction of Eaton Park New land law could entice Viet Kieu home
Gamuda Land starts construction of Eaton Park

Gamuda Land starts construction of Eaton Park

Gamuda Land started construction of the towers A5, A6, phase 1, of Eaton Park on March 26.
New land law could entice Viet Kieu home

New land law could entice Viet Kieu home

The demand for property from overseas Vietnamese people is on the rise, helped along by revised land, housing and real estate laws.
Green and high-tech offices space becomes a trend

Green and high-tech offices space becomes a trend

Companies are pivoting to greener, more sustainable offices.
Vietnam Industrial Park Finance Association sets out direction in debut congress

Vietnam Industrial Park Finance Association sets out direction in debut congress

The VIPFA organised a congress on March 25 with more than 200 delegates.
Vietnam in waiting list for market upgrade to secondary emerging BAC A BANK hits award with foreign exchange transaction
Vietnam in waiting list for market upgrade to secondary emerging

Vietnam in waiting list for market upgrade to secondary emerging

Vietnam remains in the watch list for a possible reclassification from frontier to secondary emerging market status, according to FTSE Russel’s Country Classification review in March.
BAC A BANK hits award with foreign exchange transaction

BAC A BANK hits award with foreign exchange transaction

Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (BAC A BANK) was honoured to be granted the award of Top 5 Banks with the largest foreign exchange trading volume in Vietnam on FX matching year 2023 awarded by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).
Insurers' 2024 profit targets indicate caution

Insurers' 2024 profit targets indicate caution

Non-life insurers are pursuing robust growth this year, despite many setting prudent profit targets amid the current low-interest environment.
Shinhan Life Vietnam launches endowment insurance product

Shinhan Life Vietnam launches endowment insurance product

Shinhan Life Vietnam has introduced an endowment insurance product with enhanced protection benefits.
CARE and Mastercard to launch Strive Women in Vietnam

CARE and Mastercard to launch Strive Women in Vietnam

New programme will focus on women-led micro and small businesses as it aims to reach two million entrepreneurs in key regions of Vietnam over four years.
Cashless payments in Vietnam open for a bright future of retail

Cashless payments in Vietnam open for a bright future of retail

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, on March 19 unveiled insights into Vietnam's payment landscape with its latest Consumer Payment Attitudes (CPA) study.
Acting President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan

Acting President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan

Mme. Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Vice State President, assumes the position of Acting President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from March 21, 2024, until the National Assembly elects a new President, an announcement of the National Assembly (NA)’s Standing Committee read.
Dien Bien Phu Campaign: A brief summary

Dien Bien Phu Campaign: A brief summary

The Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954 stands out as a remarkable epic of the people's war, making its mark in history as a shining triumph that smashed the stronghold of imperial colonialism.
'Ghostbusters' ices out competition as 'Dune' worms its way above $570 mn

'Ghostbusters' ices out competition as 'Dune' worms its way above $570 mn

"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" scared its way to the top of the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $45.2 million in what one analyst called a "unique and impressive opening."
Phu Quoc among top beach destinations in Asia

Phu Quoc among top beach destinations in Asia

The first three months of 2024 could be dubbed the "great triumph" for Phu Quoc's tourism on the international media front.
Province’s tourism can break through

Province’s tourism can break through

With much potential for tourism development, Quang Nam province is to offer solutions to improve quality and become an even more attractive destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.
New 'Kung Fu Panda' kicks all comers to top N.America box office

New 'Kung Fu Panda' kicks all comers to top N.America box office

"Kung Fu Panda 4" opened at the top of the North American box office this weekend and "Dune: Part Two" became the year's first film to pass the $150 million mark domestically as movie-world glitterati gathered in Hollywood for Sunday's Oscars ceremony.
Culinary masters present the exquisite 'Dance of Flavours”

Culinary masters present the exquisite 'Dance of Flavours”

A culinary extravaganza prepared by Cantonese chef Hoo Chee Keong from the renowned Si Chuan Dou Hua restaurant promises to catapult your dining experience.
Promoting Vietnamese tourism globally is a must

Promoting Vietnamese tourism globally is a must

There are still many challenges in the first half of 2024, which will gradually become better in the second half of the year because of the resilience in the economy. Travelling by air will be affected by unreasonable airfares, while highway networks will be expanded, leading to the increment in travelling by cars and buses.
UK journalist dazzled by beauty of Ba Na Hills in Da Nang

UK journalist dazzled by beauty of Ba Na Hills in Da Nang

The sensational beauty of Sun World Ba Na Hills resort in the central beach city of Da Nang, one of Vietnam’s most famous tourism destinations, has wowed many visitors both home and abroad, including Jack Mortimer, a journalist of the UK’s Express newspaper.
'Ghostbusters' ices out competition as 'Dune' worms its way above $570 mn

'Ghostbusters' ices out competition as 'Dune' worms its way above $570 mn

"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" scared its way to the top of the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $45.2 million in what one analyst called a "unique and impressive opening."
Japan to advance in World Cup qualifying after N. Korea game cancelled

Japan to advance in World Cup qualifying after N. Korea game cancelled

Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup without kicking a ball after FIFA said their match at North Korea will not be rescheduled.
Ferrari flair to Mercedes despair: Three Australian GP talking points

Ferrari flair to Mercedes despair: Three Australian GP talking points

Flawless drives from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in Melbourne coupled with Max Verstappen's retirement ensured Red Bull will not have it all their own way this season.
Vietnam suffers loss to Indonesia in World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam suffers loss to Indonesia in World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam lost to Indonesia by a goal to nil in their third match of Group F in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, on March 21.
Aquabike world championship to come Vietnam for first time

Aquabike world championship to come Vietnam for first time

More than 60 racers from 26 countries and territories in the world will compete at the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship in Thi Nai lagoon, Quy Nhon city, central province of Binh Dinh, from March 22-24, the tournament’s organiser announced at a press conference on March 21.
Cai Mep - Thi Vai Port affirms Vietnam’s maritime position

Cai Mep - Thi Vai Port affirms Vietnam’s maritime position

The Cai Mep - Thi Vai International Port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province plays a crucial role as a gateway connecting maritime trade routes among southern provinces of Vietnam. It also serves as a major international transshipment port, significantly reducing the transportation time between Vietnam and other countries.
Green transportation towards sustainable urban development

Green transportation towards sustainable urban development

Green transportation is not just a trend but also a pressing task in building a sustainable future for urban areas in Vietnam, especially major cities like the capital Hanoi.
Hoi An: A captivating heritage city

Hoi An: A captivating heritage city

Hoi An, an enchanting world heritage site, has consistently been hailed as one of the most alluring and romantic ancient towns in the world. It serves as a remarkable exemplar of traditional urban areas and coastal trading ports in the East Asian region.
Vietnamese women affirm role and position in social development

Vietnamese women affirm role and position in social development

During Vietnam’s integration and development, Vietnamese women not only play the role of “keeping the fire burning” in the family but also continue to promote and affirm their role and position in social development, contributing greatly to the cause of national construction.
Hanoi Autumn Carnival impresses

Hanoi Autumn Carnival impresses

Hanoi Autumn Carnival took place along Hoan Kiem Lake on October 1.
Non-stop toll collection to be officially applied in five airports from May 5 Youth, businesses, and the press are actively participating in changing gender stereotypes in Vietnam
Non-stop toll collection to be officially applied in five airports from May 5

Non-stop toll collection to be officially applied in five airports from May 5

The electronic toll collection (ETC) system will be officially and simultaneously implemented at five airports namely Noi Bai, Cat Bi, Phu Bai, Da Nang and Tan Son Nhat from May 5, aiming to create more favourable conditions for vehicles entering and exiting the airports, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).
Youth, businesses, and the press are actively participating in changing gender stereotypes in Vietnam

Youth, businesses, and the press are actively participating in changing gender stereotypes in Vietnam

An EU-funded project is trying to encourage youth participation and interaction to address gender stereotypes.
Swing for the Kids 2023 breaks fundraising records

Swing for the Kids 2023 breaks fundraising records

The 16th Swing for the Kids charity golf event raised $126,600 through domestic and foreign donors, the biggest amount for the event ever.
Swing for the Kids charity event supported by dozens of sponsors

Swing for the Kids charity event supported by dozens of sponsors

In addition to long-term sponsors, the 16th annual Swing for the Kids received new support from the likes of Coninco, Gelex, Vinamika, Seven Stars, and more.
Coca-Cola and CFC hand over 11 water filtration systems for students in Danang

Coca-Cola and CFC hand over 11 water filtration systems for students in Danang

The Coca-Cola Foundation and CFC Vietnam handed over 11 water filtration systems for Do Dang Tuyen Secondary School in Danang on March 27.
$5.2 million to go to marginalised children

$5.2 million to go to marginalised children

The Global Partnership for Education and the Nippon Foundation have announced a $5.2 million grant for underprivileged students.
Thailand, RoK agree to launch trade talks Indonesia expands startups’ access to financing Malaysia aims to develop semiconductor enterprises industry Laos thwarts numerous major drug cases Thailand warns against toy-shaped vape Ethiopia to open up real estate to foreign buyers
Thailand, RoK agree to launch trade talks

Thailand, RoK agree to launch trade talks

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) on March 27 announced that it has agreed with Thailand to kick off negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership, as the North Asian country aims to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian region.
Indonesia expands startups’ access to financing

Indonesia expands startups’ access to financing

Indonesia’s Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises Ministry has continued to exert efforts to expand access to financing and investment to the country’s startup companies, Minister Teten Masduki said on March 27.
Malaysia aims to develop semiconductor enterprises industry

Malaysia aims to develop semiconductor enterprises industry

Malaysian Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Liew Chin Tong said the government is committed to developing the semiconductor industry which is now a strategic income source for the country.
Laos thwarts numerous major drug cases

Laos thwarts numerous major drug cases

Police in Tonpheung district, Laos' northern province of Bokeo have recently apprehended two suspects and seized 166 bags of crystal methamphetamine weighing 166kg, reported Lao media on March 26.
Thailand warns against toy-shaped vape

Thailand warns against toy-shaped vape

Thai Academics are warning about a new type of e-cigarette called "toy pods" which look like replicas of popular cartoon characters to target school and university students.
Ethiopia to open up real estate to foreign buyers

Ethiopia to open up real estate to foreign buyers

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has unveiled plans to allow foreign nationals to buy real estate and to open up retailing to international companies.