quang yen economic zone added to coastal economic zone planning

Quang Yen Economic Zone added to coastal economic zone planning

Quang Yen Economic Zone located in the northern province of Quang Ninh has been approved to be added to Vietnam's coastal economic zones development planning to 2020.
building material sector faces tough times

Building material sector faces tough times

Building materials makers are facing multiple hardships due to surging input costs, slow consumption, and high inventory.
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.
financial times research highlights the need for banks to digitalise

Financial Times research highlights the need for banks to digitalise

Two in three, equal to 67 per cent, of banks believe they will lose market share within two years if they fail to digitally transform, according to a new report from cloud banking platform Mambu and The Financial Times Focus (FT Focus).
real estate moves with times in tech led efforts

Real estate moves with times in tech-led efforts

The real estate market in 2021 has seen a downturn in revenues, sales decreasing, and vacant spaces on the rise. With that, developers are attempting to persuade more buyers to accept new tech-based methods of product introduction.
coastal developers prepare for good upcoming times

Coastal developers prepare for good upcoming times

In anticipation for the world eventually opening back up for travellers, developers are exploring the high potential of Vietnam’s world-renowned coastal urban areas.
kbsv actively supporting investors in covid 19 times

KBSV actively supporting investors in COVID-19 times

To help customers efficiently avail themselves of investment opportunities in the context of the volatile stock market due to COVID-19 impacts, KB Securities Vietnam (KBSV) has launched the premium offer KB 8.8 and standard financial service interest rate reductions.
hotel owners face tough times in capital

Hotel owners face tough times in capital

The lobby of a hotel on Hang Be Street in the heart of Ha Noi that used to be full of tourists is now filled with furniture.
business times highlights new opportunities in eu vietnam trade

Business Times highlights new opportunities in EU-Vietnam Trade

The Business Times on August 11 posted a story describing the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) as a significant economic milestone for Vietnam.
promising times ahead for local e vehicle producers

Promising times ahead for local e-vehicle producers

Vietnamese electric motorbike manufacturer PEGA is going to bring its electric motorbikes to Cuban roads, creating a much-needed buzz for the country’s e-vehicle industry.
stimulating quang ninhs tourism in post covid 19 times

Stimulating Quang Ninh’s tourism in post-COVID-19 times

The authorities of Quang Ninh have provided significant support to buttress the province’s tourism – a strategic sector in the province – to recover in post-pandemic. For these plans to work, however, it is critical to ensure the co-operation of private businesses.
vietnams tourism safe haven in stormy times

Vietnam’s tourism safe haven in stormy times

Like with many other countries in the world, Vietnam’s tourism sector got shaken by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. However, the Southeast Asian nation quickly shifted its focus from traditional to new markets as Western tourists continue to feel safe travelling the country.
banks step up with willing support for covid 19 times

Banks step up with willing support for COVID-19 times

Many banks have rolled out soft credit packages in a bid to help customers, both retail and corporate ones, to mitigate the adverse impacts of COVID-19.
exciting times ahead in fb and fmcg

Exciting times ahead in F&B and FMCG

Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market is abuzz in food and beverages, as well as in consumer goods, as the competitive landscape evolves and rivals reshape their portfolios. Van Thu reports.
once iconic vietnamese brands that have fallen to hard times

Once iconic Vietnamese brands that have fallen to hard times

Thuong Dinh footwear, Chuong Duong beverages, Trang Tien, and Thuy Ta ice-cream all used to be famous Vietnamese brands before fading into oblivion.