us companies ready to commit to large scale action in vietnam

US companies ready to commit to large-scale action in Vietnam

Vietnam and the United States are set to celebrate 10 years of their comprehensive partnership later this year. Former US Ambassador to Vietnam and current president and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council Ted Osius talked exclusively to VIR’s Linh Le about how important the Vietnamese market is to American investors.
malaysia to adopt blockchain in health care by 2025

Malaysia to adopt blockchain in health care by 2025

Globally, the usage of blockchain technology spans beyond cryptocurrencies, said Asso. Prof Afizan Bin Azman from the Taylor’s University of Malaysia.
promoting equality through the voices of ethnic minority youths

Promoting equality through the voices of ethnic minority youths

The No voice - No equal future project that was implemented in Son La province in 2023 is encouraging ethnic minority youths and young journalists to become agents of change and help to reduce inequality. The project is run by the For Vietnamese Stature Foundation (VSF) and sponsored by the US Embassy to Vietnam and the Moon of Hope fundraising programme.
wind survey snags concern developers

Wind survey snags concern developers

Offshore wind prospects in Vietnam are seeking stability as applications for project field surveys and wind assessments are being postponed, with developers waiting for a decree amendment on the use of marine resources.
alaskan seafood promoting benefits of bilateral trade

Alaskan seafood promoting benefits of bilateral trade

To officially introduce Alaskan seafood for the first time in Hanoi last week, the US Department of Agriculture’s Under-Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor talked to VIR’s Duc Hanh about how the agency has worked to promote exports of American agricultural products, as well as how to strengthen bilateral trade.
vietnamese electrical vehicles reach us customers

Vietnamese electrical vehicles reach US customers

Vietnamese electrical carmakers VinFast on March 1 delivered its first 45 VF 8 City Edition electric SUVs to US customers at nine California showrooms, marking its official entry into the US automobile market.
exchange rate spike not deemed an imminent threat

Exchange rate spike not deemed an imminent threat

The USD exchange rate on the morning of February 24 on the free market and banks both increased sharply compared to the previous session, exceeding the threshold of VND24,000.
vietnam us seek to boost ties in digital economy

Vietnam, US seek to boost ties in digital economy

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung on February 13 met with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper to discuss boosting bilateral ties in digital economy and digital trade.
obstacles that vietnam needs to overcome to be more attractive in the eyes of foreign investors

Obstacles that Vietnam needs to overcome to be more attractive in the eyes of foreign investors

Many foreign investors from the US, South Korea, Japan, and EU countries have expressed Vietnam as an attractive investment destination.
foreign investors expect enforcement of new medical examination legislation

Foreign investors expect enforcement of new medical examination legislation

Foreign-invested enterprises are expecting better performance with the enforcement of the amended Law on Medical Examination and Treatment. Vu Tu Thanh, deputy regional managing director and Vietnam chief representative at the US-ASEAN Business Council, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about the possible impacts on its members, and the expectations ahead.
vietnams trade with largest partners in 2022

Vietnam's trade with largest partners in 2022

Data from the General Department of Customs shows in 2022, China is Vietnam's largest trading partner with a total two-way trade turnover of 175.57 billion USD, followed by the US (123.86 billion USD), the Republic of Korea (86.38 billion USD) and Japan (47.61 billion USD).
pressure on to support new economic growth

Pressure on to support new economic growth

As the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rates by a quarter point to bring down inflation rate despite its recent signs of slowing and giving no real hint of a pause in hikes, the cycle is predicted to continue to run.
building on far reaching us vietnam cooperation

Building on far-reaching US-Vietnam cooperation

As we welcome a new year, we at the US Mission in Vietnam take this opportunity to wish the Vietnamese people every joy and happiness in what we hope will be a very prosperous year filled with blessings and good fortune. During this special time of year, we reflect on the bonds that bring together friends and family, as well as the growing ties that unite our two countries and our peoples.
us funds schools medical station in quang binh

US funds schools, medical station in Quang Binh

A ceremony was held in Le Thuy district of the central province of Quang Binh on January 12 to inaugurate the Son Thuy kindergarten and the medical station of Hoa Thuy commune, which were built at a cost of 700,000 USD in total provided by the US.
japan us australia to assist vietnam in decarbonisation

Japan, US, Australia to assist Vietnam in decarbonisation

Government-backed financial institutions from Japan, the US, and Australia have pledged to support Vietnam's efforts to cut carbon emissions, according to the chairman of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).