state capital committee takes charge of state assets in soes

State capital committee takes charge of state assets in SOEs

In a bid to more effectively control state capital in enterprises, the government will establish an official committee dedicated to manage it in the first quarter of 2018.
china funds coal away from home

China funds coal away from home

While many developed nations and international organisations have drastically stepped down or stopped coal power financing for Vietnam, China is boosting this type of funding, seemingly to pave the way for Chinese companies to secure contracts in Vietnam’s coal-fired power projects.
turning back the tide japan attracting investment from vietnam

Turning back the tide: Japan attracting investment from Vietnam

Japan is calling for Vietnamese enterprises and investors to do business in the land of the rising sun.
manufacture is economic propellant

Manufacture is economic propellant

The economy’s manufacturing and processing sector has broken its October growth record with a new record in November, giving the 11-month industrial production – and the whole-year growth target – a jolt.   
tpp receives kiss of life

TPP receives kiss of life

The Trans-Pacific Partnership has received a new name, underlining the participation of 11 nations without the US.
apec minister vow to boost co operation

APEC minister vow to boost co-operation

APEC ministers are committed to promoting co-operation and taking joint action to enhance services and investment, the internet and digital economy, and environmental goods and services, in order to foster regional economic linkages and growth.
pecc survey rising protectionism is top risk to growth

PECC survey: rising protectionism is top risk to growth

A series of risks to growth in the Asia-Pacific region has been highlighted by an annual survey by Pacific Economic Cooperation Council released today as 21 economies gather in Danang for the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week.
concluding senior officials meeting kicked off in danang

Concluding Senior Officials' Meeting kicked off in Danang

This morning, the APEC Concluding Senior Officials' Meeting (CSOM) began under the chairmanship of Ambassador Bui Thanh Son. 
fta boosts russia and belarus deals

FTA boosts Russia and Belarus deals

One full year after the entry into force of the Vietnam-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement, the union has boosted the local establishment of automobile and industrial joint ventures and the exports of both sides.
regional hub for german investors

Regional hub for German investors

With Vietnam’s significantly improved business climate and large consumer demand, Germany’s investment and goods flows into the country – one of their most important markets in Asia – are set to grow. Thanh Dat reports.
siemens healthineers provides advanced medical equipment for stroke hospital

Siemens Healthineers provides advanced medical equipment for Stroke Hospital

On September 22 in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Cuong Medical Investment Ltd. and Siemens Healthineers officially signed an equipment supply and service contract for the Stroke International Services (SIS) Can Tho project.
world bank announces new cooperation framework with vietnam

World Bank announces new cooperation framework with Vietnam

The World Bank Group will help Vietnam develop a strong private sector, which will be able to get fairer treatment in a level domestic playing field.
asean creates a base in vietnam

ASEAN creates a base in Vietnam

Regional trade pacts and business climate improvements have made Vietnam become a manufacturing hub for ASEAN investors and firms.
siemens lights the way to industry 40

Siemens lights the way to Industry 4.0

As Vietnam boosts its industrial capacity and modernises, a critical need for new digital technology presents itself. Industry 4.0 will have a significant positive impact on local firms, and they can expect comprehensive, ongoing support from Siemens. Thanh Dat reports.
german and dutch visits bolster ties

German and Dutch visits bolster ties

Vietnam is expected to lure more investment and ink co-operation deals with German and Dutch partners during Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visits to these two nations from July 5-11.