vietnams economy remains a bright spot in 2023

Vietnam’s economy remains a bright spot in 2023

The trend towards economic recovery continued in Vietnam, with each successive month revealing further improvements over the previous month and each subsequent quarter surpassing the prior quarter. The country essentially achieved its overall goals and posted significant results in various sectors. It remained a bright spot amid a rather challenging global economic landscape.
pm25 to spike in bangkok

PM2.5 to spike in Bangkok

Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) has warned the rising concentration of PM2.5 pollutants is caused by poor air circulation in many areas of the capital while advising Bangkok residents to work from home to avoid the worst of the air pollution.
thailand seeks measures to cope with escalating situation in red sea

Thailand seeks measures to cope with escalating situation in Red Sea

Thai exporters have been urged to promptly refine their export strategies given the escalating situation in the Red Sea that is affecting shipping costs and available vessel space while extending shipping duration.
gamuda land signs strategic cooperation agreements for eaton park project

Gamuda Land signs strategic cooperation agreements for Eaton Park project

On January 11, Gamuda Land (Ho Chi Minh City), the investor of the Eaton Park project, signed 17 strategic distribution agreements.
the pressing need for globalised auditing standards

The pressing need for globalised auditing standards

Amid a dynamic global landscape, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in June this year set a new paradigm in corporate reporting by unveiling a set of standards guiding the global disclosure of sustainable development information. This move not only cements a critical milestone in the uniformity of global sustainable development information, but also potentially holds the key for Vietnamese enterprises striving to comply with international reporting standards to unlock access to the global capital market.
imported fruit gaining a bigger foothold in market

Imported fruit gaining a bigger foothold in market

The total import turnover of fresh fruit products grows steadily each year, making Vietnam a promising market for Australian and New Zealand businesses.
launching economic and technical support programme rt4d

Launching economic and technical support programme RT4D

A conference for the Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) support programme under the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) took place in Hanoi on January 9.
standards and remedies place pressure on exports

Standards and remedies place pressure on exports

With a lower-than-expected export windfall in 2023, Vietnam’s export landscape for 2024 is expected to face plenty of challenges caused by global demand.
vinfast makes foray into india with ev manufacturing facility

VinFast makes foray into India with EV manufacturing facility

On January 6, VinFast announced its official foray into India by forming a landmark partnership with the Tamil Nadu state government in a MoU to charge the development of green transportation in the country.
thailands kasikornbank to expand operation in vietnam

Thailand’s Kasikornbank to expand operation in Vietnam

Kasikornbank (KBank), Thailand’s second-largest lender by total assets, is focusing on expanding its international banking business this year in Vietnam and Indonesia, given the two ASEAN economies’ high growth potential.
lam dong eyes to become green paradise

Lam Dong eyes to become “green paradise”

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is striving to become a “green paradise”, with the attraction of leading high-end resort-eco-healthcare-sport tourism centres in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
3 dead 28 injured in indonesia train collision officials

3 dead, 28 injured in Indonesia train collision: officials

Three people were killed and at least 28 injured when two trains collided on Indonesia's main island of Java on Friday, officials said.
covid 19 cases increase in thailand after new year holiday

COVID-19 cases increase in Thailand after New Year holiday

Thailand is witnessing a rising number of COVID-19 cases after the New Year holiday, with those hospitalised up 7 per cent on last week, according to an epidemiologist at Chulalongkorn University.
2024 growth prospects through expert lens

2024 growth prospects through expert lens

Le Trung Hieu, deputy director general of the General Statistics Office, has scrutinised Vietnam’s development landscape in 2023, as well as the factors underpinning the country’s efforts to achieve its 6-6.5 per cent growth projection for 2024.
ba ria vung tau advocates for protection of seas and islands

Ba Ria-Vung Tau advocates for protection of seas and islands

The communication programme on environmental protection and sustainable development of seas and islands, organised by the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, is a practical activity to call on residents and tourists to raise awareness.