price movements likely to be affected by inflation landscape

Price movements likely to be affected by inflation landscape

Factors such as the upcoming rise in power tariffs and salaries are expected to pressurise the government’s efforts in bringing inflation under control this year.
cptpp milestone marks nations economic integration

CPTPP milestone marks nation’s economic integration

Vietnam is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Hanoi reflects on the multifaceted impact of this landmark agreement on the nation’s economic landscape.
covid 19 outbreak at thai prison

COVID-19 outbreak at Thai prison

Thailand’s public health officials are gearing up to open an emergency operations centre (EOC) to control the COVID-19 situation at provincial Prachuap Khiri Khan prison, where clusters of infections have been confirmed.
indonesia opens first direct shipping route to china

Indonesia opens first direct shipping route to China

The authorities of Indonesia's Batam Island officially started on March 31 the operation of direct shipment from Batuampar Port to China's Guangzhou and Shenzhen to boost trade between the two countries.
logistic predictions in 2024

Logistic predictions in 2024

Le Khanh Lam, partner at RSM Vietnam, delves into changes in the logistics and commerce landscapes in 2024.
thailand to set up new sez for clean energy

Thailand to set up new SEZ for clean energy

Thailand will establish a special economic zone (SEZ) in Chachoengsao province, east of Bangkok, to support clean energy development, including battery plants, to serve electric vehicle (EV) production, according to Director of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office Chula Sukmanop.
local ott platforms strengthen collaborations to dominate entertainment landscape

Local OTT platforms strengthen collaborations to dominate entertainment landscape

Local over-the-top (OTT) platforms are stepping up their game amid the changing landscape of the entertainment industry.
gamuda land starts construction of eaton park

Gamuda Land starts construction of Eaton Park

Gamuda Land, the investor from Malaysia, and its constructor partner Unicons started construction of the towers A5, A6, phase 1 of Eaton Park on March 26, marking the next important milestone in the construction process.
thailand rok agree to launch trade talks

Thailand, RoK agree to launch trade talks

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) on March 27 announced that it has agreed with Thailand to kick off negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership, as the North Asian country aims to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian region.
vinfast expands into thailand

VinFast expands into Thailand

VinFast has signed an MoU with 15 Thai dealers at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show, taking place from March 27 to April 7.
new land law could entice viet kieu home

New land law could entice Viet Kieu home

The demand for property from overseas Vietnamese people is on the rise, helped along by revised land, housing and real estate laws.
binh duong to capitalise on rising real estate interest

Binh Duong to capitalise on rising real estate interest

Binh Duong province, the industrial and economic hub located near Ho Chi Minh City, is witnessing an increase in real estate development, with a range of projects implemented by developers from overseas.
dutch lady promotes its nutrition mission in vietnam

Dutch Lady promotes its nutrition mission in Vietnam

Vietnam has set the right ambition and actions for its nutrition strategy and vision. The most important task now is to quickly implement it on a larger scale for greater impact. President of FrieslandCampina Asia Corine Tap spoke with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the company’s mission as a world-leading nutrition company through its many brands familiar with Vietnamese consumers including Dutch Lady, Yomost, Friso, and Fristi.
thailand warns against toy shaped vape

Thailand warns against toy-shaped vape

Thai Academics are warning about a new type of e-cigarette called "toy pods" which look like replicas of popular cartoon characters to target school and university students.
dak nong province lures eight projects worth more than 84 billion

Dak Nong province lures eight projects worth more than $8.4 billion

Dak Nong province in Vietnam's Central Highlands has issued investment certificates for four projects valued at VND1.7 trillion ($69.35 million) and memoranda on investment cooperation for another four projects worth $8.4 billion.