key maritime projects stuck in the mud without public funds

Key maritime projects stuck in the mud without public funds

Four urgent maritime projects might need to wait for other sources of funding to get off the drawing board, as the Vietnam Maritime Administration was required to return their funding to the state coffers. 
vietnam makes its name well known in world tourism map

Vietnam makes its name well-known in world tourism map

With a series of impressive milestones and symbols, Vietnam has quickly become an attractive destination for international tourists in recent years.
cooperation crucial to build competent auto industry

Cooperation crucial to build competent auto industry

As Vietnam makes strides to become a developed country by 2045, the number of personal vehicles is constantly rising. To develop the local automobile industry, a strong network of localised supporting manufacturers is required. Yet, domestic supporting industries are still weak, leaving the Vietnamese automobile industry at the bottom of the global supply chains.
heineken vietnam must check local distribution agents over anti competitive accusations

HEINEKEN Vietnam must check local distribution agents over anti-competitive accusations

HEINEKEN Vietnam was asked to check its local distribution agents and reinforced legal compliance due to accusations of anti-competitive conduct, serving as a warning for others in this fiercely competitive market.
mine action in vietnam making progress undp country chief

Mine action in Vietnam making progress: UNDP country chief

The mine action sector in Vietnam is blessed with a strong and genuine partnership between the government and development partners, and the important progress made over the past few years is a clear indicator that it is indeed feasible for it to think big and make ambitious yet realistic strategies and plans to reach the finish line.
ho chi minh city oncology hospital joins project on improving breast cancer treatment

Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital joins project on improving breast cancer treatment

Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital will join with the Vietnam Medical Association and Roche Vietnam in implementing a project on improving access to advanced therapies for high-risk breast cancer patients during 2020-2025 as part of an MoU signed on March 18.
vietnam up in global soft power rankings

Vietnam up in "Global Soft Power Rankings"

Vietnam moved up three places from 50th to 47th in the Global Soft Power Index 2021, which ranks the world’s top 60 soft power nations, according to the Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index Report. Vietnam was the only country in ASEAN to be upgraded in the global soft power rankings.
vietnam maintains positive outlook for economic recovery in 2021 wb

Vietnam maintains positive outlook for economic recovery in 2021: WB

The rapid suppression of the new COVID-19 outbreak in late January 2021 has helped maintain Vietnam’s positive outlook for economic recovery this year, the World Bank (WB) has said.
tightened regulations needed for rising e commerce activity

Tightened regulations needed for rising e-commerce activity

Accelerating e-commerce management policies in Vietnam may be a necessary step to create an equal footing with physical retailers, but the multitude of trading platforms and a lenient approach may throw stones in the path of lawmakers.
vietnam manufacturing returns to growth in february

Vietnam manufacturing returns to growth in February

February data pointed to an overall improvement in the health of the Vietnamese manufacturing sector, according to latest survey by IHS Markit.
vietnam makes good progress in gender equality un women representative

Vietnam makes good progress in gender equality: UN Women representative

The Vietnamese Government has made a great success in advancing gender equality, and the UN Women has accompanied the Government in the work, Elisa Fernandez Saenz, Country Representative of UN Women in Vietnam, has said.
vietnam receives foreign cargo ships on first day of lunar new year

Vietnam receives foreign cargo ships on first day of Lunar New Year

Vietnam welcomed two foreign commercial vessels, STARSHIP URSA of Marshall Island and CMA CGM J. ADAMS of Malta, to ports in Ho Chi Minh City and the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau on February 12, which fall on the first day of the Lunar New Year, according to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VINAMARINE).
vietnam completes first phase of nano covax human trials

Vietnam completes first phase of Nano Covax human trials

Vietnam has completed the first phase of the human trials of Nano Covax, a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine, with the participation of 60 volunteers, the Vietnam Military Medical University said on February 8.
vietnam leaps on carbon credit craze

Vietnam leaps on carbon credit craze

Once a policy to apply forest environmental and CO2 indicators is officially approved, Vietnam may participate more actively in the sale and purchase of carbon credits for both enterprises and localities.
keeping opportunities fresh in fruit and vegetable exports

Keeping opportunities fresh in fruit and vegetable exports

The export of Vietnamese fruit and vegetables is worth hundreds of millions of US dollars each year but is so far impeded by the lack of appropriate preservation technology. As regional countries are also upping their game, Vietnam may see incentives for upgrading the lifetime of its produce when exporting to foreign markets like the United States.