17-01-2022 14:56
Dutch-backed FrieslandCampina is pursuing sustainable development as one of its key drivers to success in Vietnam.
12-01-2022 10:05
In a bid to reach higher economic growth over the next few years, and with domestic production still struggling, the National Assembly will this week adopt a new fiscal and monetary package to provide some relief for the business community and the people.
07-01-2022 16:32
Vietnam is approaching 2022 with great hope that its economy will strongly bounce back from negative impacts of the past two years. Jacques Morisset, World Bank lead economist and programme leader for Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about the New Year’s prospects and expectations.
30-12-2021 14:53
The Netherlands granted $19.5 million to a climate adaptation project in Vinh Long province.
30-12-2021 09:59
Vietnam is in the hunt for huge resources, including foreign capital, to fuel domestic production. With that, the government has set out priorities including working with development partners to seek more preferential loans.
24-12-2021 13:00
Vietnam’s National Assembly has adopted the Socioeconomic Development Plan for 2022 and the Socioeconomic Development Strategy for 2021-2025, with digital transformation among the outlined key drivers. Dr. Pham Thai Lai, president and CEO of Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about the process, with Siemens playing a particular role in national industrialisation and modernisation.
21-12-2021 09:25
With the contributions of the diplomatic sector, the Vietnamese economy has reaped a raft of achievements in expanding trade networks and foreign capital sources. In the coming time, foreign affairs under the direction of the 13th National Party Congress will help further enhance the country’s international prestige.
16-12-2021 13:30
Accelerating disbursement of public investment and furthering the support of struggling businesses and individuals to recover from existing difficulties will be key momentum for achieving higher economic growth from now until the end of next year.
11-12-2021 12:40
Vietnam is mulling over a big programme on economic recovery and development. Andrew Jeffries, country director for Vietnam at the Asian Development Bank, talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about how the country can provide effective support for its economy.
08-12-2021 14:15
Digital transformation is paving the way for innovation, services, and new data-based business models. Dr. Pham Thai Lai, president and CEO of Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam, talked with Thanh Thu about the digitalisation trend and the way the company supports businesses in unlocking the full potential of digitalisation.
01-12-2021 15:47
With the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership set to take effect next year, more opportunities are around the corner for Vietnam to attract more investment and expand its trade with foreign partners.
25-11-2021 12:15
This month Vietnam announced strong commitments to tackling climate change, including the target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Terence D. Jones, resident representative a.i. in Vietnam for the United Nations Development Programme, talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about the country’s significant commitment.
23-11-2021 21:00
A rebound in trade and domestic production is expected to continue driving the Vietnamese economy next year.
18-11-2021 11:35
Vietnam will continue considering foreign investment one of its important drivers for socioeconomic development over the next four years, with its ambitious plan to attract more high-quality funding. For this plan to become true, special incentives will soon be offered.
03-11-2021 10:52
With ASEAN agreed on furthering digital ties, Vietnam as an active and responsible member of the bloc is accelerating the application of digital technologies and administrative reforms to facilitate trade activities.