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.
falling food prices key to may cpi drop

Falling food prices key to May CPI drop

Vietnam’s month-on-month consumer price index dropped to a 10-year low in May due to plummeting prices of many items, especially foodstuff.
legislature gathers over hefty laws

Legislature gathers over hefty laws

The third session of the 14th National Assembly kicked off this morning, with major solutions to accelerate the country’s growth on the agenda.
four month trade records robust performance

Four-month trade records robust performance

Vietnam’s trade picture in the first four months stayed on track due to good overall performances.
apec officials seek new form of co operation

APEC officials seek new form of co-operation

Trade and sectoral officials from the 21 APEC member economies are gathering in the south-central city of Nha Trang to lay a new foundation for a refashioning of globalisation in the Asia-Pacific. 
state monopoly bill deemed regressive

State monopoly bill deemed “regressive”

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s new draft decree on goods, services, and localities subject to state monopolies has received barracking from local and international experts.
leaders anticipate a thriving future

Leaders anticipate a thriving future

The government has made great efforts to be more enabling and responsive to businesses. This has received a thumbs-up from international organisations, which believe it is a sign that brighter prospects lie ahead. Thanh Dat reports.
indian ties are global x factor

Indian ties are global x-factor

Vietnam-India trade and investment ties have been growing stronger over the past few years. And now, the two countries have committed to further boosting co-operation. Indian Ambassador to Vietnam P. Harish spoke with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the flourishing ties.
rising demand compels a shift to affordable housing

Rising demand compels a shift to affordable housing

Affordable housing is expected to take the lead in the local property market next year, on account of rising demand.