russia looks to build on combined efforts

Russia looks to build on combined efforts

Vietnam and Russia will intensify their bilateral economic, trade, and investment ties, with a focus laid on mutual funding flows, especially in energy, oil and gas, featured by prioritised projects.
measures for offshore wind must be carried out rapidly

Measures for offshore wind must be carried out rapidly

Vietnam’s ambition to achieve 6GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 is increasingly adrift, with not enough work carried out on legalities and developer support.
full shrimp potential still outwith reach

Full shrimp potential still outwith reach

The export market in the first half of this year has painted a decent picture for shrimp businesses, but generally still behind the country’s previous medium-term ambitions.
cisco launches digital acceleration programme in vietnam

Cisco launches digital acceleration programme in Vietnam

On June 20, Cisco, a global tech leader , announced the launch of its Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) programme in Vietnam.
vietnam sports show 2024 to open in september

Vietnam sports show 2024 to open in September

The Vietnam International Sports and Outdoor Exhibition (Vietnam Sports Show 2024) will make a grand return from September 26-28 in Ho Chi Minh City, expecting to serve as a platform for businesses to solidify their position and enhance their brand visibility.
vietnam discusses amendments to law on pharmacy 2016

Vietnam discusses amendments to Law on Pharmacy 2016

The National Assembly is discussing amendments to the Law on Pharmacy 2016 after months of proposals from the business community.
fusion invites travellers to join fusionlife

Fusion invites travellers to join Fusionlife

Vietnam’s top lifestyle hospitality brand, Fusion Hotel Group, has announced its new loyalty scheme, Fusionlife, which will offer members booking discounts, stay credits, and an array of privileges at any of the group’s 23 properties across Vietnam and Thailand.
sembcorp acquires gelex subsidiaries

Sembcorp acquires Gelex subsidiaries

Sembcorp Solar Vietnam Pte Ltd announced its acquisition of majority interests in three out of four subsidiaries of Gelex Group JSC on June 19.
digitalisation tools fit for true development of talent

Digitalisation tools fit for true development of talent

The digital revolution is sweeping across industries, and Vietnam is no exception. With rapid advancements in technology, companies are embracing digitalisation to streamline recruitment processes and enhance employee management.
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.
nitin kapoor of astrazeneca vietnam appointed mbe

Nitin Kapoor of AstraZeneca Vietnam appointed MBE

Nitin Kapoor, chairman of AstraZeneca Vietnam, has been appointed as a member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by His Majesty King Charles for his outstanding contributions to the health sector and international diplomacy.
vietnam extends tax payment deadline for domestically manufactured cars

Vietnam extends tax payment deadline for domestically manufactured cars

The government has extended the deadline for special consumption tax (SCT) payments for domestically manufactured and assembled cars.
hcm city to launch new app boosting connection with citizens

HCM City to launch new app boosting connection with citizens

Ho Chi Minh City plans to launch a new app called “HCM City Metro Connect" in September to better serve and connect with citizens.
autostor opens new factory in thailand

AutoStor opens new factory in Thailand

AutoStore, the global warehouse technology company that's transforming warehouse automation with modular storage, has announced the opening of its assembly factory in Rayong, an eastern province of Thailand, reported local media.
vietnams economic performance in january may

Vietnam’s economic performance in January-May

In the first five months of this year, the country saw a 2 per cent increase in foreign direct investment, over a 9 per cent increase in total export-import turnover, and nearly a 65 per cent rise in the number of international visitors.