japanese committed to oda infrastructure ventures

Japanese committed to ODA infrastructure ventures

With Vietnam strongly accelerating infrastructure construction in service of the country’s socioeconomic development, Japan is expected to continue supporting its strategic partner via official development assistance.
vietnam pulls out all stops to recover ground lost to virus

Vietnam pulls out all stops to recover ground lost to virus

Lower-than-expected economic growth this year may undermine the country’s efforts to reach its medium-term goals. The National Assembly and the government will therefore provide further assistance to struggling businesses and create new space for the private sector to flourish.
uk pledges support on vietnams path to reaching net zero on time

UK pledges support on Vietnam’s path to reaching net zero on time

Vietnam and the United Kingdom are cementing ties in responding to climate change. British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about this cooperation, with some advice for Vietnam to pursue a greener future.
promoted participation of young journalists and communication officers in gender and gender equality

Promoted participation of young journalists and communication officers in “Gender and Gender Equality”

Two training courses on gender and gender equality with young journalists and communication officers were completed by the For Vietnamese Stature Foundation (VSF) over the weekend for nearly 30 participants from various press agencies and development projects.
consumption dip impedes inflation

Consumption dip impedes inflation

Vietnam is expected to see an average inflation rate below its target of 4 per cent this year as economic growth slows due to stunted production and consumption.
commitments made for expansion of russian ties

Commitments made for expansion of Russian ties

Vietnam and Russia are seeking out ways to beef up their trade and investment ties which are on the rise, with the Vietnam-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement serving as a big driver.
siemens standing at forefront of ai driven vietnam

Siemens standing at forefront of AI-driven Vietnam

AI is offering massive potential in Vietnam’s business landscape. Dr. Thai Lai Pham, CEO for Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about AI development in the country, the role Siemens is playing here, and the impacts of AI applications at Siemens.
budget direction on the line for na

Budget direction on the line for NA

With the health crisis sabotaging the economy and causing a dent in the business community’s revenue, the government has suggested a rise in budget deficit to ensure state budget spending, despite a big budget surplus in the year thus far.
new investment nears via evipa sign off

New investment nears via EVIPA sign-off

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.
historic us visit lays fresh paths for stronger relations

Historic US visit lays fresh paths for stronger relations

Though yet to raise their comprehensive partnership to a strategic level, Vietnam and the United States have laid out fresh momentum in a new landscape for both nations to beef up their multi-faceted relationship.
vietnam steps on the gas to foster fresh vaccine access

Vietnam steps on the gas to foster fresh vaccine access

An escalation of the health crisis is showing no signal of stoppage, prompting the central government to beef up the country’s vaccine-related diplomacy activities in order to soon bring the economy back to rapid and sustainable growth.
panko corporation expands footprint in quang nam province

Panko Corporation expands footprint in Quang Nam province

Quang Nam People’s Committee in Vietnam’s central region has just responded to a proposal from Panko E&D Co., Ltd. about the latter’s intention to implement a string of projects in the province.
dutch lady fuels doctors through fight against the pandemic

Dutch Lady fuels doctors through fight against the pandemic

In mid-August, Dutch Lady from the Netherlands’ giant milk producer FrieslandCampina has joined hands with the Ministry of Health’s Department for Medical Examination and Treatment to present more than 100,000 glasses of milk to doctors from Hanoi who left for the southern region to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
weighing real estate ticker growth potential

Weighing real estate ticker growth potential

As real estate tickers have been more appealing these days, investors are keen on which are the best bet in the forthcoming months.
government urges public investment disbursement

Government urges public investment disbursement

With snail-paced disbursement of public investment since the beginning of the year affecting the national socioeconomic development, the government has urged ministries and localities to greater efforts, warning that slow projects will have their capital transferred to more efficient ones, in addition to several sanctions for violators.