developing from strength to strength

Developing from strength to strength

Since June 2017 when Resolution No.10-NQ/TW of the fifth plenary of the 12th Party Central Committee was issued, defining the private sector as an important impetus of the Vietnamese economy, local privately-owned enterprises have been developing from strength to strength, making major contributions to the country’s economic growth. Thanh Dat reports.
th group strives for agricultural quality

TH Group strives for agricultural quality

With a big focus on hi-tech agricultural investment resulting in a surge in revenue and profit over the past few years, TH Group has continued taking the lead in applying high technology into agricultural projects in Vietnam. Thanh Dat reports.
cptpp to transform local agribusiness

CPTPP to transform local agribusiness

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership is expected to bring numerous export and investment opportunities to agricultural businesses in Vietnam. However, it also poses some challenges that cannot be weathered overnight. Thanh Dat reports.
vietnam and the us seeing a surge in bilateral ties

Vietnam and the US seeing a surge in bilateral ties

Vietnam and the United States are expecting a surge in bilateral ties fuelled by President Donald Trump’s second visit to the Southeast Asian nation, with trade and investment becoming a prime focus.
gvcs in reach thanks to agricultural investment

GVCs in reach thanks to agricultural investment

Over the past few years, the Vietnamese agricultural sector has gradually climbed global value chains via improvements in product quality based on modern technology. However, much remains to be done for the sector to reduce its raw material exports. Thanh Dat reports.
state visits to aid neighbouring ties

State visits to aid neighbouring ties

Party General Secretary, State President Nguyen Phu Trong’s visits to Laos and Cambodia will help boost Vietnam’s strong ­bilateral co-operation with these western neighbours, with new orientations ahead.
th group widens global influence

TH Group widens global influence

Locally-invested TH Group is taking the lead in developing the country’s hi-tech agricultural sector, making a splash in overseas markets thanks to an expansion in ­business and investment.
growing opportunities for agricultural sector

Growing opportunities for agricultural sector

In 2018, the Vietnamese agro-forestry-fishery sector weathered all difficulties to hit a seven-year growth record. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong talked with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the key reasons behind this impressive achievement, with an increase in overseas investment, and opportunities from new-generation free trade agreements.
soe divestment a priority in cptpp era

SOE divestment a priority in CPTPP era

Vietnam will be required to comply with strict commitments to remove state ownership in enterprises, as laid out in the new Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Will the country be able to keep this promise? Thanh Dat reports.
big year ahead for economy

Big year ahead for economy

With the Vietnamese economy producing an 11-year record in growth with 7.08 per cent last year, high-profile international organisations are seeing the country as a big highlight in Asia, with strong prospects to growth further in 2019. Thanh Dat reports.
foreign trade flourishes with tailwind from aec

Foreign trade flourishes with tailwind from AEC

Since the ASEAN Economic Community was established three years ago on December 31, 2015, businesses in Vietnam have been boosting exports to regional markets by taking advantage of the import tariff cuts in the bloc. Thanh Dat reports.
2019s promising economic outlook

2019’s promising economic outlook

With the economy reaching an 11-year high and growth quality significantly improved in 2018, the Vietnamese government expects the same growth to be achieved in the following 12 months. What will be the key factors in hitting this goal? Thanh Dat reports.
linking business for optimum gain

Linking business for optimum gain

With the need for boosting sustainable development reforms amid Industry 4.0 becoming imperative, Vietnam is scratching its head over how to create a sturdy community of domestic companies. One of the keys will be to facilitate them in joining forces with foreign partners to create a spillover effect for the economy. Thanh Dat reports.
vietnams 40 ambitions in one hallmark strategy

Vietnam’s 4.0 ambitions in one hallmark strategy

In order to boost sustainable economic growth, create new jobs, and attract more high-quality investment, Vietnam is mulling over the creation of a hallmark strategy on the Fourth Industrial Revolution with specific targets and action plans.
trade deficit not a cause for concern

Trade deficit not a cause for concern

Despite Vietnam’s large trade deficit with South Korea, concerns are being allayed with the latter boosting investment and exports for production and re-export in the former, to take advantage of tax cuts under a regional trade pact.