the return of china mostly positive news for vietnam

The return of China: mostly positive news for Vietnam

After three years of isolation, China is finally exiting its restrictive pandemic strategy. Patrick Lenain, senior associate of the Council on Economic Policies, points out how Vietnam might take advantage from this change.
sustainability at ninh van bay

Sustainability at Ninh Van Bay

With over 15 years in the international hotel industry in the United States, Germany, the Maldives, China, and Vietnam, Benjamin Kreuz shares his experience in developing sustainable tourism in one of the first luxury eco-resorts in Vietnam.
vietnam should act now to avoid pandemic resurgence

Vietnam should act now to avoid pandemic resurgence

After three years of isolation, China lifted domestic lockdowns and opened up its borders on January 8, just in time to allow their citizens to travel and flood all parts of the globe for the Chinese New Year. Within China alone, over two billion trips are expected to take place over the holidays.
hopes rise for blossoming foreign investment in vietnam

Hopes rise for blossoming foreign investment in Vietnam

The Foreign Investment Agency (FIA), under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, has said that overseas funding into Vietnam is expected to soar this year.
taiwans starlux launches route to hanoi

Taiwan’s StarLux launches route to Hanoi

StarLux Airlines of China's Taiwan began operating the first flight from Taipei to Hanoi-based Noi Bai International Airports on January 13, marking the launch of a new route between the two cities.
vietnam china trade conference resumes after three year hiatus

Vietnam-China trade conference resumes after three-year hiatus

From January 10 to 13, a delegation from the Chinese province of Guangxi visited Vietnam for a range of economic and trade development activities.
chinas byd to construct 200 million plant in vietnam

China's BYD to construct $200 million plant in Vietnam

Chinese carmaker BYD Auto Co has a plan to construct a car-part manufacturing plant in Vietnam.
hcm city welcomes investors from hong kong official

HCM City welcomes investors from Hong Kong: Official

Ho Chi Minh City always welcomes and creates optimal conditions for investors from Hong Kong (China) to operate in the city, stated Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai while receiving Jonathan Choi, Chairman of the Hong Kong-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce on January 12.
trade possibilities restored as china softens restrictions

Trade possibilities restored as China softens restrictions

It is anticipated that reopening of China’s border could somewhat alleviate Vietnam’s sluggish import and export positions.
chinese tourism set to influence vietnams targets

Chinese tourism set to influence Vietnam’s targets

The future of Vietnam’s tourist business is about to shift as China finally reduces the degree of pandemic control and opens its borders.
chinese activity back in vogue as fruit and veg surge

Chinese activity back in vogue as fruit and veg surge

As of January 8, Chinese customs will no longer tests imported commodities, including frozen foods, for COVID-19 at the border – action demonstrating that the Chinese government has taken another step towards complete reopening after its National Health Commission stated last month that it would soften its pandemic response.
more european companies shifting operations to vietnam

More European companies shifting operations to Vietnam

In the latest survey by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), 41 per cent of respondents stated their company was shifting operations from China to Vietnam, up from 13 per cent in the third quarter.
vietnam emerges as an attractive alternative location for supply chain diversification

Vietnam emerges as an attractive alternative location for supply chain diversification

According to a new global survey released by Germany’s Container xChange this week, businesses around the world deem Vietnam and India as attractive alternative locations for the diversification of their supply chains away from China this year.
hong kong firms seek more cooperation opportunities in vietnam

Hong Kong firms seek more cooperation opportunities in Vietnam

A business delegation of Hong Kong (China) will visit Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from January 8-14 to seek economic and investment cooperation opportunities between Vietnam and Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area in particular, and China in general.
thailand says no covid test needed for travellers from china

Thailand says no Covid test needed for travellers from China

Thai authorities said Thursday that travellers from China could enter the kingdom without pre-departure coronavirus tests, hoping their return would be a shot in the arm for the country's tourism sector recovery.