us and russia inch forward in geneva talks

US and Russia inch forward in Geneva talks

US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin emerged from their summit on Wednesday with the Russian leader calling the talks “constructive” and Biden agreeing they were “positive.” But separate news conferences made clear that the two sides remain at odds over cyberattacks, Ukraine, and several other issues.
vns stock market makes anticipated progress uk newspaper

VN’s stock market makes anticipated progress: UK newspaper

As Vietnam makes its anticipated progress from frontier status to a fully-fledged emerging market, the stock market is now at the stage where more and more private investors are getting on board, according to the UK newspaper Proactive.
aeon group commits to vietnams retail market with appointment of new general director

AEON Group commits to Vietnam's retail market with appointment of new general director

AEON Vietnam has announced new general director Furusawa Yasuyuki as part of restructuring efforts to prioritizing the development of Vietnamese businesses.
kido to open a thousand chuk chuk coffee and milk tea shops

KIDO to open a thousand Chuk Chuk coffee and milk tea shops

KIDO Group today announced its plan to launch its own coffee and milk tea brand Chuk Chuk with the goal of opening 1,000 outlets by 2025.
germany beat portugal to win under 21 euro title

Germany beat Portugal to win Under-21 Euro title

Germany won the Under-21 European Championship for the third time as Lukas Nmecha's second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory over Portugal in Sunday's final in Ljubljana.
pm calls for ongoing support from uk in low carbon economy

PM calls for ongoing support from UK in low-carbon economy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested the UK Government continue its support to Vietnam in finance, technology, and experience in transitioning towards a low-carbon economy, while receiving Alok Sharma, British Cabinet Minister and President of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26), in Hanoi on May 28.
japan holding interest in real estate

Japan holding interest in real estate

The suitable pandemic response policy, stable economic development, and improved investment environment has ensured Vietnam remains in the lead in terms of attracting more Japanese investment into real estate this year.
plan for implementation of ukvfta adopted

Plan for implementation of UKVFTA adopted

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a plan for the implementation of the UK-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).
vietnam proposes uk transfer covid 19 vaccine production technology

Vietnam proposes UK transfer COVID-19 vaccine production technology

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on May 19 held phone talks with British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Dominic Raab, during which he suggested that the UK consider the transfer of COVID-19 vaccine production technology to Vietnam.
five ways to better 5g

Five ways to better 5G

This week Ericsson released the “Five Ways to a Better 5G” report by Ericsson Consumer Lab which is the result of the largest global 5G consumer study to date. Covering consumer sentiment and perception in 26 markets – including the US, China, South Korea, and the UK – the study involved 1.3 billion smartphone users globally, including 220 million 5G subscribers. Denis Brunetti, president of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos shares the key insights from the report.
vietnam shining bright as appealing investment venue

Vietnam shining bright as appealing investment venue

Despite pandemic implications, Vietnam continues to coax a steady increase in foreign investment inflows. Michele Wee, CEO of UK-backed Standard Chartered Vietnam, delivers a comprehensive picture about the country’s foreign direct investment, focusing on how Vietnam can retain its appeal and how Standard Chartered Vietnam could support the process.
japan france concerned about chinas actions in east sea

Japan, France concerned about China’s actions in East Sea

Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on May 5 voiced grave concerns over China’s unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East China Sea and the East Sea, during a meeting of the G7 foreign ministers in London, the UK.
uk puts 29m into new labs to tackle covid variants

UK puts £29m into new labs to tackle Covid variants

Britain is spending £29.3 million ($40.6 million, 33.8 million euros) on new coronavirus vaccine laboratories in an effort to "future-proof the country from the threat of new variants", the government said Wednesday.
standard chartered launches preferential loan programme for hybrid cars

Standard Chartered launches preferential loan programme for hybrid cars

UK-backed Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam has launched an environmentally-friendly automobile loan programme, offering one of the most preferential interest rates in Vietnam’s car loan segment to clients purchasing hybrid cars.
british group intends to develop rooftop solar projects in dong nai

British group intends to develop rooftop solar projects in Dong Nai

British group Shire Oak International Ltd. has recently unveiled intentions to develop rooftop solar projects in the southern province of Dong Nai this year.