experts urge promotion of digital transformation in logistics e commerce

Experts urge promotion of digital transformation in logistics, e-commerce

Applying technology in logistics and e-commerce will bring many benefits, thus optimising the efficiency of these two sectors, and contributing to reducing logistics costs for the entire economy, heard a workshop in Hanoi on May 16.
dreamy hanoi during crape myrtle flower season

Dreamy Hanoi during crape myrtle flower season

In the early days of May, many streets around Hanoi are dyed purple by crape myrtle flowers, creating an incredibly romantic and peaceful scene.
pm chairs meeting on fiscal monetary policy management

PM chairs meeting on fiscal, monetary policy management

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on May 16 with ministries and agencies to discuss the coordination of fiscal and monetary policies aimed at maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation and promoting growth.
hanoi plastics and powernet technologies embrace strategic partnership

Hanoi Plastics and PowerNet Technologies embrace strategic partnership

Hanoi Plastics JSC, a member of An Phat Holdings, and its Korean partner PowerNet Technologies have signed an MoU marking their strategic comprehensive partnership on electronic equipment assembly.
pm suggests samsung see vietnam as strategic manufacturing export base

PM suggests Samsung see Vietnam as strategic manufacturing, export base

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Samsung Electronics Park Hark-kyu in Hanoi on May 9, calling on the firm from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to view Vietnam as a strategic manufacturing and export base.
addressing the soft skills gap in the tourism and hospitality industry

Addressing the soft skills gap in the tourism and hospitality industry

A total of 200 students in Hanoi will be trained in tourism and hotel skills through the Lifelong Learning project, which will take place from May 8 -11.
state bank announces 4th gold bar auction to stabilise prices

State Bank announces 4th gold bar auction to stabilise prices

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 7 announced a morning auction for a total of 16,800 taels of gold in Hanoi on May 8.
hanoi welcomes 9400 new firms in four months

Hanoi welcomes 9,400 new firms in four months

The capital city of Hanoi witnessed 9,400 enterprises enter the market with the total registered capital of 97.6 trillion VND (3.84 billion USD) during January-April, falling 6 per cent in the number of firms and rising 9 per cent in capital as compared to the same time last year, according to the municipal Statistics Office.
pandora to break ground on its 150 million factory in binh duong

Pandora to break ground on its $150 million factory in Binh Duong

Danish jewellery maker Pandora will break ground on its $150 million factory inthe southern province of Binh Duong on May 16, according to the Danish Embassy in Hanoi.
hanois ambitions to be a sustainable smart city

Hanoi’s ambitions to be a sustainable smart city

For the second consecutive year, Hanoi has been included in the list of the top 100 smartest cities in the world.
sheraton hotels resorts expands presence in vietnam

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts expands presence in Vietnam

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, on May 2 announced the opening of Sheraton Hanoi West, the eighth Sheraton Hotel in Vietnam and its second in the country’s vibrant, culturally-rich capital city.
vietnam japan enter new phase of investment ties

Vietnam - Japan enter new phase of investment ties

With the latest incarnation of the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative in a New Era, bilateral investment ties are expected to enter a new period of stronger development. Takeo Nakajima, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Hanoi, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about future prospects.
japanese leaders hold further talks to make north hanoi smart city a reality

Japanese leaders hold further talks to make North Hanoi Smart City a reality

Japanese government agencies have held meetings with leaders of a consortium between Vietnam's BRG Group and Japan's Sumitomo Corporation to push progress on the North Hanoi Smart City project.
vinfast to continue to grow

VinFast to continue to grow

Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vingroup Corporation, announced he will provide an additional $1 billion in sponsorship for VinFast in the near future and devote all efforts to building the brand at the company's AGM on April 25 in Hanoi.
asean future forum 2024 wraps up in hanoi

ASEAN Future Forum 2024 wraps up in Hanoi

The ASEAN Future Forum 2024 (AFF 2024) wrapped up in Hanoi on April 23 after a day of productive discussions.