party central committee elects general secretary

Party Central Committee elects General Secretary

Politburo member and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam has been elected as General Secretary of the 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), securing 100 per cent of the approval votes.
phenikaa strengthening cooperation in the semiconductor industry

Phenikaa strengthening cooperation in the semiconductor industry

Phenikaa University was honoured to welcome Marc Evans Knapper, US Ambassador to Vietnam, on an official working visit on August 2, as part of its efforts to foster collaboration in the semiconductor industry.
us backs da nang in combating transnational crime

US backs Da Nang in combating transnational crime

The US will back Da Nang in combating transnational crime, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs at the US Department of State Shelby Smith-Wilson said at a meeting with officials of the city on August 1.
overcoming challenges to unlock green agriculture in vietnam

Overcoming challenges to unlock green agriculture in Vietnam

Developing large-scale green agriculture in Vietnam faces several challenges, including land consolidation, infrastructure needs, and building market trust. Smart farming practices and supportive policies are crucial to meeting Vietnam's ambitious agricultural goals and expanding its export market.
ireland supports vietnam to develop capabilities in agricultural cooperatives

Ireland supports Vietnam to develop capabilities in agricultural cooperatives

Seminars on “Cooperative economy development through innovation and quality improvement” were held in Hanoi on July 30 and in Can Tho on August 1, supported by the Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam.
aligning with green eu edicts challenging but achievable

Aligning with green EU edicts challenging but achievable

The European community is showing its new investment and expansion waves to Vietnam as an investment destination based on a diversified policy of free trade agreement and a stable economic growth. European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) chairman Dominik Meichle talked to VIR’s Ngoc Anh about his assessment of the investment appetite of European investors to Vietnam.
vietnam well positioned for us groups

Vietnam well-positioned for US groups

Interest from the United States is riding high after trade ties were advanced just under a year ago. Winnie Wong, vice chairwoman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ho Chi Minh City, spoke with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about the recent wave of US investment into Vietnam.
latest eu business survey highlights benefits of trade deal

Latest EU business survey highlights benefits of trade deal

As the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) approaches the fourth anniversary of its entry into force on August 1, a survey by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) painted a nuanced picture of the agreement's impact.
incentives can boost eco ip ambitions

Incentives can boost eco-IP ambitions

Encouraging the development of new models of industrial parks, including eco-industrial parks, is considered one of the most outstanding impacts of Decree No.35/2022/ND-CP on the management of parks and economic zones.
better policies sustainably develop genetic resources in vietnam

Better policies sustainably develop genetic resources in Vietnam

Vietnam has been urged to promulgate specific policy mechanisms to support the conservation, and development of valuable genetic resources combined with economic development oriented towards commodity production.
investors to embrace stock market refresh

Investors to embrace stock market refresh

The Vietnamese government is making significant strides towards upgrading its stock market classification by removing the requirement for foreign investors to fully pre-fund transactions.
qualcomms next steps for burgeoning 5g ecosystem

Qualcomm’s next steps for burgeoning 5G ecosystem

With positive signals for the plan to commercialise 5G in Vietnam, there are new opportunities for enterprises in the months to come. Nam Thieu, country director of Qualcomm Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the company’s next steps in the market.
securities firms deliver mixed outcomes

Securities firms deliver mixed outcomes

Securities firms witnessed mixed performance in the year to date, with some even counting losses.
airport ventures must align with future demands

Airport ventures must align with future demands

Vietnam’s ambitions to transform its airport infrastructure will have to deal with lack of interested investors, structural issues, and ongoing overloads.
nintendo switch to be produced by foxconn in vietnam

Nintendo Switch to be produced by Foxconn in Vietnam

Nintendo Switch consoles will be produced and assembled by Foxconn at a new $263.7 million factory in the northern province of Quang Ninh.