keeping on top of crypto legislation

Keeping on top of crypto legislation

The growth of central bank involvement in the digital currency sector has significantly been increased in recent years, with many central banks considering launching a central bank digital currency.
shaping the future of human development in times of crisis

Shaping the future of human development in times of crisis

We are living in uncertain times. The COVID-19 pandemic, now in its third year, continues to spin off new variants. Economic and political tremors from conflict in Ukraine reverberate across the world, unsettling international relationships and driving up fuel and food prices.
banks race to implement digital transformation ecosystem

Banks race to implement digital transformation ecosystem

The local banking sector, currently undergoing drastic restructuring, will have more opportunities to improve its financial capacity as well as learn modern business models and management from UK partners after the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKEVFTA) takes effect, according to banking insiders.
foreign minister to attend funeral of queen elizabeth ii

Foreign Minister to attend funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, under the delegation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, the UK, on September 19, according to the Foreign Ministry.
vn hopes to foster computer electronic component exports to the uk

VN hopes to foster computer, electronic, component exports to the UK

Vietnam hopes to boost its exports of computers, electronic products and components to the UK in the near future after it has gained success in shipping this group of goods to many other overseas markets.
japanese retailers repositioning strategies in vietnams shifting landscape

Japanese retailers repositioning strategies in Vietnam’s shifting landscape

Japanese retailers are changing their business and investment strategies to adapt to Vietnam’s evolving retail landscape.
vietnams leaders offer condolences over death of queen elizabeth ii

Vietnam’s leaders offer condolences over death of Queen Elizabeth II

Vietnamese leaders on September 9 offered condolences to the Royal Family, Government, parliament, and people of the UK over the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
scope exists for wider trade relations with great britain

Scope exists for wider trade relations with Great Britain

Every year, British businesses import about $7 trillion of goods from all over the world. These can include cars, iron and steel, medical equipment and supplies, electronic goods, textiles and footwear, furniture, foodstuffs, and more. Some Vietnamese enterprises have penetrated the UK market, but with a very humble market share.
strong rebound in seafood exports to russia

Strong rebound in seafood exports to Russia

Once falling to a standstill due to the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Vietnam’s seafood exports to Russia are now showing inspiring results after the last few months.
g20 talks end with pledge to accelerate energy transition

G20 talks end with pledge to accelerate energy transition

G20 energy talks in Bali ended Friday with the world's leading economies pledging to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy, but there was no binding agreement as officials struggle to overcome discord over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
new motivation for bilateral investment through ukvfta

New motivation for bilateral investment through UKVFTA

The United Kingdom and Vietnam have made positive moves in bilateral trade and investment after one year of enforcement of a special free trade deal. Kenneth Atkinson, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about what could lay ahead.
firms must work to fully benefit from ukvfta insiders

Firms must work to fully benefit from UKVFTA: Insiders

The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) has given a big push to Vietnamese exports, but insiders said firms still have much to do to make the most of the deal.
enterprises importing goods to uk must be put on new customs system quickly

Enterprises importing goods to UK must be put on new customs system quickly

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are reminding businesses to use the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for import declarations from October 1.
vietnamese telecoms giants grappling with chip shortfall

Vietnamese telecoms giants grappling with chip shortfall

While the shortfall of semiconductor chips largely caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict is affecting the performance of Vietnamese telecoms giants, higher targets have been set with prospects driven by growing digital transformation demands on a local level.
more british investors look at vietnam to cash in on free trade agreements

More British investors look at Vietnam to cash in on free trade agreements

Many British investors are seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam in the hope of cashing in on free trade agreements (FTAs) that Vietnam has signed with the UK and other economies worldwide.