vietnam at crossroads over vehicle registration fee cuts

Vietnam at crossroads over vehicle registration fee cuts

Vietnam is seemingly no closer to deciding on another round of registration fee cuts for domestically assembled automobiles, due to concerns about trade commitments.
net zero and ai ambitions face off

Net-zero and AI ambitions face off

As Vietnam strides towards becoming a leader in AI, concerns are mounting that rapid technological advancement could come at the expense of its ambition to attain net-zero emissions.
fv hospital and o2 healthcare group set up first regional thoracic surgery centre

FV Hospital and O2 Healthcare Group set up first regional Thoracic Surgery Centre

FV Hospital, a member of Thomson Medical Group, signed a memorandum of cooperation on August 15 with Singapore's O2 Healthcare Group, a member of OUE Healthcare Limited, to set up the first regional Thoracic Surgery Centre in Vietnam.
korean funding bulks up in number

Korean funding bulks up in number

Vietnam’s continued large trade deficit with South Korea has reflected a major contribution from a rise in the East Asian nation’s investment.
investment from south korea still standing the test of time

Investment from South Korea still standing the test of time

Trade ties between Vietnam and South Korea have been robust for many years. Choi Bundo, chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, delved deeper into the current and future relations with VIR’s Bich Ngoc.
pm mandates transmission line to be operational by september 2

PM mandates transmission line to be operational by September 2

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has set a firm deadline to complete the 500 kV transmission line (Phase 3) by September 2, with an inauguration scheduled for National Day this year.
sudden increase in special consumption tax fails to change consumer behaviour

Sudden increase in special consumption tax fails to change consumer behaviour

At a conference themed, “Tax Amendments to Promote Business Activities” hosted by VIR on August 14, Nguyen Van Phung, former director of the Department of Tax Administration at Large Enterprises, argued that abrupt tax increases do not alter consumer behaviour, suggesting a need to combine tax measures with administrative approaches.
gen z can be key to stock market advance

Gen Z can be key to stock market advance

The golden population base is a driving force behind the development of Vietnam’s stock market, as young Gen Z investors embrace technology to modernise the market and participate in million-dollar trading sessions.
cp vietnam joins pro vietnam to advance circular economy

C.P. Vietnam joins PRO Vietnam to advance circular economy

Eight major companies became new members of the Packaging Recycling Organization Vietnam (PRO Vietnam) on August 13, marking a significant step towards advancing their sustainable development goals and promoting a circular economy.
hues thai hoa palace to welcome back visitors in november after renovation

Hue’s Thai Hoa Palace to welcome back visitors in November after renovation

The Thai Hoa Palace is set to be reopened for visitors in November after nearly three years of restoration work.
businesses embrace dual transformation to drive growth

Businesses embrace dual transformation to drive growth

Digital transformation is a prerequisite for businesses to achieve faster green transition, and green transformation itself is pressuring businesses to select the right tools for digital transformation.
johnson health tech to build 100 million fitness equipment factory in bac ninh

Johnson Health Tech to build $100 million fitness equipment factory in Bac Ninh

Taiwanese gym equipment maker Johnson Health Tech is set to invest $100 million in a fitness equipment manufacturing and assembly factory in in the northern province of Bac Ninh.
bank bond issuance soars 140 per cent amid debt crisis

Bank bond issuance soars 140 per cent amid debt crisis

Bank bond issuance has surged to 96.2 trillion VND this year, a surge of 140 per cent from last year, according to MB Securities (MBS).
embassy ready to evacuate vietnamese people from russia kursk region if needed official

Embassy ready to evacuate Vietnamese people from Russia’ Kursk region if needed: official

The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia is ready to evacuate people from areas bordering Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk oblast to safe places if needed, said Counselor Vu Xuan Viet, head of the Consular Division and deputy head of the Community Affairs Board of the embassy on August 11.
mb receives double honour from hr asia

MB receives double honour from HR Asia

Military Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (MB) has been honoured as one of the 'Best Companies To Work For In Asia 2024' along with being awarded the newly introduced 'Sustainable Workplace Award', conferred by HR Asia, a top human resources publication in Asia.