foreign organisations still casting doutbs over economic prospect

Foreign organisations still casting doutbs over economic prospect

A range of international organisations have reported weak business sentiment in Vietnam, stifling the country’s economic growth.
djsi recognises scgs sustainability

DJSI recognises SCG's sustainability

The 100-year history of sustainability leader and top ASEAN business conglomerate SCG is flourishing thanks to the recognition by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.
new law aims to curb state waste

New law aims to curb state waste

A new draft law hopes to stringently control state-funded projects through stiff regulations, in an effort to battle corruption and waste.
danang gets street smart thanks to ibm

Danang gets street smart, thanks to IBM

These solutions, based on cloud computing, help make the central Danang city’s operations more efficient.
rd paves the way to innovation

R&D paves the way to innovation

ASEAN’s leading business conglomerate SCG has placed a strong emphasis on research and development towards keeping its high-quality products on pace with customer demands.
foreign investors snub power generation sector

Foreign investors snub power generation sector

Vietnam’s policy to purchase power at low prices and hold a controlling stake in state-owned power projects has discouraged many foreign investors in the power sector.
bayer provides innovative solutions

Bayer provides innovative solutions

Germany’s Bayer last week in partnership with Ho Chi Minh City’s Cardiology Association organised a science symposium themed as Stroke Prevention in Patients with Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Present and Future.
abbott blesses health market

Abbott blesses health market

Vietnam’s aging population and wider issues of malnutrition have indicated a greater need for nutritional supplements.
visit offers new era for us ties

Visit offers new era for US ties

Vietnam and the United States have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive partnership.
korean firms predict bright industrial future for vietnam

Korean firms predict bright industrial future for Vietnam

Vietnam has tightened diplomatic and economic ties with South Korea and Myanmar.
exports to the eu get a much needed shot in the arm

Exports to the EU get a much needed shot in the arm

The European Union last week announced made-in-Vietnam products imported into the EU would continue enjoying low tariffs.
na pushes for dramatic pro growth policies

NA pushes for dramatic pro growth policies

The National Assembly is demanding more policies to spur growth while maintaining the pursuit of stabilising the macro-economy.
imexpharm prevails against accusations

Imexpharm prevails against accusations

Locally-owned pharmaceutical maker Imexpharm Corporation has successfully defended itself after the Government Inspectorate accused it of violating medicine material trading regulations - but the case still damaged its reputation, company officers say.
big export import turnover drop mirrors production woes

Big export-import turnover drop mirrors production woes

Big export-import turnover drop mirrors production woes By Thanh Dat A sharp decline in April’s export and import turnover causing a sudden trade deficit reflects bigger difficulties in local production.
bad medicine for six pharma firms

Bad medicine for six pharma firms

Six pharmaceutical firms in Vietnam have violated regulations on medicine material trading, a government investigation has revealed.