international trade centre and alibabacom join forces to support digital business success

International Trade Centre and Alibaba.com join forces to support digital business success

International Trade Centre has partnered with Alibaba.com, a leading cross-border B2B e-commerce platform, to launch the Global Digital Trade Accelerator for MSMEs in Developing Countries initiative on November 6 during the ongoing 2021 China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China.
climate reality check 2021 global co2 emissions near record levels

Climate 'reality check': 2021 global CO2 emissions near record levels

Global CO2 emissions caused mainly by burning fossil fuels are set to rebound in 2021 to pre-Covid levels, with China's share increasing to nearly a third of the total, according to an assessment published Thursday.
italian media highlight vietnams important role in asean

Italian media highlight Vietnam’s important role in ASEAN

Italy’s Marx21 website on November 2 ran an article by Giulio Chinappi, saying Vietnam plays a central role at the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits.
china eases power crunch with boost to coal production

China eases power crunch with boost to coal production

China said it has increased daily coal production by over one million tonnes, easing its energy shortage as world leaders gather in Britain for climate talks billed as one of the last chances to avert catastrophic global warming.
considering the implications of fiscal reformations

Considering the implications of fiscal reformations

To cope with the ongoing pandemic, the central banks of many nations have significantly expanded their balance sheets by using non-traditional monetary policies by increasing money for purchasing government bonds and even corporate bonds. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has limited balance sheet expansion but used an effective monetary policy for the Chinese economy.
dksh keys to success of swiss market expansion service provider in vietnam

DKSH: Keys to success of Swiss market expansion service provider in Vietnam

After three decades of constant growth in Vietnam powered by a locally-focused strategy, an extensive partner network, and a human-centric approach, DKSH continues to set high goals for the future. Jorge Martin-Martinez, vice president, Finance Indochina, cum head of Country Management of DKSH Vietnam, shared with VIR's Chi Cong about the organisation’s keys to success.
impacts of tax framework changes

Impacts of tax framework changes

In July, Vietnam along with more than 130 other nations made their intentions known to lessen the magnitude of corporate taxes that may be lost as a result of globalisation and the growing digitalisation economy. This has the potential to significantly change the fundamentals of international and domestic tax policies. Robert King, EY Indochina tax leader, and Ly Vu Uyen Nguyen, tax director of EY Consulting Vietnam, explain the proposed changes and how they could affect local businesses in this country.
despite comeback vietnam lose to china in world cup qualifier

Despite comeback, Vietnam lose to China in World Cup qualifier

Vietnam fell to a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat to China after a stirring comeback was foiled by a last-minute goal on October 7 night (local time) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
china laos railway to reduce time transporting goods from laos to eu

China-Laos railway to reduce time transporting goods from Laos to EU

Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh said on October 6 that the China-Laos Railway will open on December 2 this year as scheduled, according to Vientiane Times.
vietnams retail investors flock to stock markets

Vietnam’s retail investors flock to stock markets

While Vietnam continues to battle its worst COVID-19 outbreak by far, economic growth is still expected through 2021. Individual investments continue as a result, with the stock market emerging as the most popular destination for retail investors.
lefaso rejects rumours on nikes moving production out of vietnam

Lefaso rejects rumours on Nike’s moving production out of Vietnam

Recent rumours spreading on social media on Nike’s moving production out of Vietnam to China and Indonesia are incorrect, stated Phan Thi Thanh Xuan, Vice Chairwoman and General Secretary of the Vietnam Leather and Footwear Association (Lefaso).
world cup qualifiers vietnam china match to be played without supporters due to covid 19

World Cup qualifiers: Vietnam-China match to be played without supporters due to COVID-19

The football match between Vietnam and China in the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers at the Sharjah stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week will be played behind closed doors due to COVID-19, according to the stadium's managing board.
us eu pledge joint action on tech issues semiconductors china

US, EU pledge joint action on tech issues, semiconductors, China

US and EU officials on Wednesday pledged to join forces to deal with a host of technology and trade issues to secure semiconductor supplies and counter China's dominance.
implications of chinas application to join the cptpp

Implications of China’s application to join the CPTPP

China has submitted a formal letter of application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Now, after years of speculation, it is decision time.
30 years of accompanying the countrys key economic sectors part3

30 years of accompanying the country’s key economic sectors part3

Over the past three decades, Vietnam Investment Review has gained positive status in the country’s business press circle. With its particular focus on featuring hot issues related to economics, trade, and investment in Vietnam, as well as the country’s external policies, VIR has earned praise from international organisations, embassies, experts, and the business community as it provides them with insightful and useful information on the ups and downs of the country’s exciting economic development.