vietnam maintains third rank in international logistics opportunities

Vietnam maintains third rank in international logistics opportunities

Vietnam has maintained its third spot in the international ranking of logistics opportunities, according to the Agility Emerging Market Logistics Index in 2020.
foreign arrivals may fall 50 60 percent amid ncov epidemic gso

Foreign arrivals may fall 50-60 percent amid nCoV epidemic: GSO

Under the impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, foreign tourist arrivals in Vietnam may fall by 50 – 60 percent during the epidemic period, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
evfta makes vietnam more attractive to eu investors german media

EVFTA makes Vietnam more attractive to EU investors: German media

Foreign investors, especially those from the European Union (EU) would find it more appealing to land investment in Vietnam when the EU- Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) takes effect, according to German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW).
novartis programme benefits thousands of vietnamese cancer patients

Novartis programme benefits thousands of Vietnamese cancer patients

The Vietnam Medical Association in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Vietnam Social Insurance, and Novartis Vietnam Co., Ltd. organised on January 14 a conference to review the programme supporting cancer medicines, and discuss further steps after the programme ends.
vietnam most promising asian investment destination in 2020 japanese survey

Vietnam most promising Asian investment destination in 2020: Japanese survey

Vietnam has been tapped by Japanese firms as the most promising place in Asia to invest in 2020, with India and Southeast Asian countries dominating other top spots, Kyodo News cited a survey as showing on January 8.
stumbling seaport companies seeking international flavour

Stumbling seaport companies seeking international flavour

After enduring years of setbacks at seaport joint ventures with foreign partners, state-owned shipping giant Vietnam Maritime Corporation is considering offloading state stakes in an attempt to exit the impasse. However, the possibility of foreign investors taking up any offers remain cloudy heading into the new year. Bich Thuy reports.  
more than 3000 runners to run trails of moc chau

More than 3,000 runners to run trails of Moc Chau

Almost 3,100 runners from 42 nations and territories will race up to 70km on trails through orchards and tea fields in the Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) in Moc Chau district, northern mountain province of Son La, on January 11.
heineken vietnam delivering further sustainable initiatives

HEINEKEN Vietnam delivering further sustainable initiatives

HEINEKEN Vietnam had an impressive year expanding their footprint, introducing new products and supporting communities in 2019. Believing that 2020 will start a decade in which the world makes a meaningful change to adopt a more sustainable approach, HEINEKEN Vietnam managing director Jacco van der Linden explains how the company remains fully committed to demonstrating that a sustainable business model can go hand-in-hand with business success.
vietnam makes big leap in human development undp

Vietnam makes big leap in human development: UNDP

Vietnam has made good progress in human development, with an average annual Human Development Index (HDI) growth of 1.36 percent during the 1990-2018 period.
zuellig pharma provides ezcooler training for vietnam medical staff

Zuellig Pharma provides eZCooler training for Vietnam medical staff

In order to expand the accessibility of vaccines in Vietnam, the Ministry of Health has approved the project “Enhancing the cold chain storage during vaccine transportation under the expanded immunisation programme in Vietnam for the period of 2018-2020" sponsored by Zuellig Pharma.
vietnam medi pharm expo 2019 opens in hanoi

Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo 2019 opens in Hanoi

The 26th International Medical, Hospital and Pharmaceutical Exhibition (Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo 2019) is taking place in Hanoi on December 5-7, 2019, attracting 180 businesses from the US, Japan, Russia, and South Korea, among others.
bright prospects for fdi in vietnamese property market

Bright prospects for FDI in Vietnamese property market

The property market in Vietnam has received increased FDI inflows during the past years. VIR talked with Savills Vietnam managing director Neil MacGregor about his assessments of these FDI flows and expectations for the property market in the year ahead.
unilever vietnam makes it into top 10 sustainable businesses 2019

Unilever Vietnam makes it into Top 10 Sustainable Businesses 2019

Unilever Vietnam has just been honoured in the Top 100 Sustainable Businesses 2019 and the top 10 in the Manufacturing Category by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD).
bayer supports patient safety day 2019

Bayer supports Patient Safety Day 2019

To mark Patient Safety Day 2019, Bayer recently sponsored the eighth national conference of the Vietnam Medical Association held in Melia Hanoi Hotel.
vietnam could prove tough cookie for alibaba and amazon

Vietnam could prove tough cookie for Alibaba and Amazon

The relatively quiet waters of cross-border e-commerce in Vietnam may be stirred up with the imminent arrival of Alibaba and Amazon. However, with the locals' limited ability to purchase high-quality goods from overseas, Vietnam may not make for the easy market the giants expect.