public investment factor cannot be underestimated

Public investment factor cannot be underestimated

With its experience in dealing with world-scale epidemics such as SARS and H5N1, or the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s healthcare system has proven its ability to provide prompt respond in the face of epidemics, thereby showing great strides in the healthcare quality of Vietnam and reaffirming the immense importance of this sector in the new era of technology.
25 million msmes join indonesian digital ecosystem

25 million MSMEs join Indonesian digital ecosystem

About 25.2 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) had entered the digital ecosystem in Indonesia as of 2023, according to Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.
innovation props up esg prospects

Innovation props up ESG prospects

Environmental, social, and governance policy is now a must-have and a major risk-reducing investment opportunity for modern businesses, according to experts.
thailand steps up foreign investment attraction

Thailand steps up foreign investment attraction

Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has urged the government to facilitate the country’s transition to high-tech industries to attract investors as the second largest economy in the Southeast Asia is lagging behind others in the region in terms of growth rate and foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction.
fdi attraction in five months tops 11 billion usd

FDI attraction in five months tops 11 billion USD

More than 11.07 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) was funneled into Vietnam during January-May, up 2 per cent against the same time last year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Foreign Investment Agency.
gdp likely to meet na growth target

GDP likely to meet NA growth target

Hoang Van Cuong, member of the National Assembly’s (NA) Finance and Budget Committee, assessed Vietnam's economic landscape following the first full quarter of 2024, and the country's growth prospects for the rest of the year.
thai binh seeks belgian investment partnerships

Thai Binh seeks Belgian investment, partnerships

A conference promoting the trade and investment climate of the northern province of Thai Binh, one of Vietnam's major hubs for ago-fishery exports, took place at the Vietnamese Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, on May 23.
hung yen prioritises taiwanese semiconductor enterprises to invest in ip no 5

Hung Yen prioritises Taiwanese semiconductor enterprises to invest in IP No. 5

A business delegation from the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (China) on May 22 came to the northern province of Hung Yen to seek investment opportunities.
enticing fdi legal framework for dual transformation

Enticing FDI legal framework for dual transformation

Vietnam is preparing for future foreign direct investment (FDI) shifts to ensure funding reaches the right areas and embraces green and digital goals.
semiconductor arena can improve with tax incentives

Semiconductor arena can improve with tax incentives

Vietnam has been emerging as a significant player in the global semiconductor industry and aimed to become a key market for large-scale chip production. However, the country faces an intense competition from regional and global rivals such as South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, each offering attractive incentives to lure semiconductor investments.
euro investment takes on green hue

Euro investment takes on green hue

European companies increasingly beef up their manufacturing facilities in Vietnam with a focus on green production capacity.
esg conference aims to change mindsets

ESG conference aims to change mindsets

The Sheraton Hotel in Hanoi was host to an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) conference on May 23 with the participation of policymakers and the business community, and in collaboration with VIR and WBS Solution and System Co., Ltd.
bilateral trade boon felt with united states

Bilateral trade boon felt with United States

A comprehensive strategic partnership has helped expand bilateral trade between the United States and Vietnam, with the former gradually removing technical barriers for the latter’s exports.
trade agreement is a cornerstone for uk vietnam ties

Trade agreement is a cornerstone for UK-Vietnam ties

Vietnam and the United Kingdom are witnessing a heyday in trade and investment ties. UK trade commissioner for Asia-Pacific Martin Kent, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the cooperation can continue flourishing.
riser 24 event taking place at sheraton hanoi hotel on may 23

RIS.ER 24 event taking place at Sheraton Hanoi Hotel on May 23

The RIS.ER 24 conference themed around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues will take place on May 23 at the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, organised by Worldbasesys Co., Ltd in collaboration with Vietnam Investment Review.