vietnam moves several steps closer to market upgrade

Vietnam moves several steps closer to market upgrade

According to the June review from the MSCI, Vietnam’s stock market is still classified as a frontier market, following the criteria of openness to foreign ownership, ease of capital inflows and outflows, efficiency of the operational framework, availability of investment instruments, and also the stability of the institutional framework.
non fired brick manufacturers struggling with market penetration

Non-fired brick manufacturers struggling with market penetration

Despite being touted as a green and environmentally friendly construction material, non-fired brick manufacturers are facing significant challenges in product distribution.
chinese sailor brought ashore for treatment in khanh hoa

Chinese sailor brought ashore for treatment in Khanh Hoa

The Vietnam Maritime Research and Rescue Coordination Centre (Vietnam MRCC) said on July 7 that it had rescued a 37-year-old Chinese sailor on board an oil tanker of China, who was injured in a serious occupational accident.
comprehensive partnership pushes us trade prospects

Comprehensive partnership pushes US trade prospects

As the United States prepares to celebrate 248 years of independence, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper finds similar cause to celebrate the upcoming first anniversary of its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam.
vietnam to act on surge of sugary drinks

Vietnam to act on surge of sugary drinks

Sugar-sweetened beverages in Vietnam may begin to be subject to a special consumption tax later this year, following the potential adoption of amendments to the Law on Special Consumption Tax.
key components can provide basis for carbon credit market

Key components can provide basis for carbon credit market

Companies in Vietnam must begin to report their carbon inventory and participate in carbon credit exchanges. Lam Nguyen Hoang Thao, senior associate at Russin & Vecchi, provides deep analysis of the issue.
vietnam medipharm expo 2024 to open in ho chi minh city

Vietnam Medipharm Expo 2024 to open in Ho Chi Minh City

The 22nd International Medical, Hospital and Pharmaceutical Exhibition - Vietnam Medipharm Expo 2024 - will officially take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City on August 1-3.
digital transformation and applying ai in journalism

Digital transformation and applying AI in journalism

In 2023, the government established a national strategy for the digital transformation of media, with the ambitious goal that by 2030, most media agencies in Vietnam must switch to digital. According to this strategy, all Vietnamese media agencies must reconstruct their newsrooms toward digital convergence.
vietnam may require 7 billion investment for pilot semiconductor production

Vietnam may require $7 billion investment for pilot semiconductor production

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has announced that Vietnam will invest in several research centres to support universities and innovation hubs, with pilot production costs potentially reaching $7 billion, necessitating collaboration between the government and the private sector.
vietnam must recalibrate policy mix and pursue reforms

Vietnam must recalibrate policy mix and pursue reforms

Vietnam’s economy faced significant challenges last year, with growth slowing to 5.1 per cent due to export contraction. Following a 6.7 per cent rebound in the last quarter of 2023, the economy decelerated to 5.7 per cent in the first quarter of this year.
vimc to divest state stake to 65 per cent

VIMC to divest state stake to 65 per cent

Among the developments at Vietnam Maritime Corporation's (VIMC) AGM on April 16 was the agreement from the shareholders to reduce the state's ownership from the current 99.46 per cent to 65 per cent to encourage future development of the company.
living green is mandatory not a choice

Living green is mandatory, not a choice

Do Thi Huong Thao, CEO of VinaStraws, has introduced environmentally friendly straws in an attempt to reduce plastic waste.
vietnam minister of planning and investment visits astrazeneca china

Vietnam Minister of Planning and Investment visits AstraZeneca China

A Vietnamese delegation led by Minister for Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung on March 30 visited AstraZeneca Global (R&D) China Centre and the Shanghai Jing'an CCiC & iCampus.
canada favours vietnam market

Canada favours Vietnam market

A delegation of nearly 200 Canadian businesses is visiting Vietnam from March 26 to 29 to boost trade and investment.
vietnamese businesses invited to join selectusa investment summit

Vietnamese businesses invited to join SelectUSA Investment Summit

At an announcement on March 12, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper revealed the 10th SelectUSA Investment Summit will be held June 23-26 in Washington, DC.