fresh land law will offer beneficial economic utility

Fresh land law will offer beneficial economic utility

The adoption of the revised Land Law in January was billed as one of the most important legislative tasks of the latest National Assembly. It will come into effect in January 2025 and should be viewed as a strengthening of the foundation underpinning the Real Estate Business Law and the Housing Law, both passed last November.
quang ninh attracts additional 332 million in foreign investment capital

Quang Ninh attracts additional $332 million in foreign investment capital

Quang Ninh Industrial Zones Management Authority granted investment certificates for two projects on February 22, valued at a combined $332 million.
new hivaids infections increase in laos

New HIV/AIDS infections increase in Laos

The number of new HIV/AIDS cases in Laos has steadily climbed partly due to a shortage of financial support from foreign countries and limited budget from the government.
focused access to funding can ensure stellar growth

Focused access to funding can ensure stellar growth

The Vietnamese economy targets higher growth this year. Wanwisa Vorranikulkij, senior economist at the ASEAN +3 Macroeconomic Research Office based in Singapore, told VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the country can weather various challenges to realise this ambitious goal.
inherent advantages lay the path for investment from us

Inherent advantages lay the path for investment from US

February marks the 30th anniversary of the US lifting its trade embargo with Vietnam, opening a wider door for bilateral relations. Richard D. McClellan, country director of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Viet Duong about economic and trade prospects between both countries.
vietnam verifying information on migrants in uk town

Vietnam verifying information on migrants in UK town

The Vietnamese Embassy in the UK is working closely with competent authorities in the UK to fact-check the case that seven allegedly Vietnamese migrants were detected at Newhaven port in Lewes district of East Sussex county.
vietnam embracing digital economy

Vietnam embracing digital economy

From 2024, Vietnam will officially measure the added value proportion of the digital economy on the country’s GDP. Nguyen Thi Huong, director general of General Statistics Office (GSO) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, spoke with VIR's Manh Bon about the country's current digital economy.
inspiring signs for agricultural exports

Inspiring signs for agricultural exports

The number of shipments of Vietnamese agricultural products to markets around the world since the start of the Lunar New Year heralds a bonanza year for the sector's exports.
path to modern north south hi speed railway construction outlined

Path to modern north-south hi-speed railway construction outlined

The building of the north-south hi-speed rail line must ensure modern, cohesive, and sustainable elements in line with the Politburo’s guideline as outlined in Conclusion No. 49-KL/TW, permanent Government members made the conclusion in a document issued by the Government Office on February 19.
voluntary social insurance participants up 305 folds in 16 years vss

Voluntary social insurance participants up 305 folds in 16 years: VSS

The number of voluntary social insurance participants has risen 305 folds to 1.83 million since the policy was put in place in 2008, according to the Vietnam Social Security (VSS).
philippine landslide death toll rises to over 90

Philippine landslide death toll rises to over 90

The death toll from a massive landslide that hit a gold mining village in Davao de Oro, the Philippines has climbed to 92 while rescue work is underway for tens of others, the local government reported on February 15.
pm visits hai duongs agricultural production models

PM visits Hai Duong’s agricultural production models

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh embarked on a tour of agricultural production models in the northern province of Hai Duong on February 15, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year.
mbappe tells psg he plans to leave as saga draws to close

Mbappe tells PSG he plans to leave as saga draws to close

France captain Kylian Mbappe has told officials at Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season, a source close to the Ligue 1 champions said on Thursday.
climbing the microchip mountain

Climbing the microchip mountain

Building the semiconductor industry is not easy and must be done systematically from basic research. Nguyen Quoc Sy, chairman of the VinIT Technology Institute, explains how important large investment will be in equipment and people, research centres, and transfer technology.
vietnams semiconductor challenge and the potential within

Vietnam’s semiconductor challenge and the potential within

Amid the current restructuring of supply chains, perhaps no industry more so than the semiconductor industry exemplifies the lucrative opportunities and the complex dynamic between security and business. Having benefited to become a key element in supply chains across a number of industries, Vietnam has announced ambitious plans to do the same in the semiconductor industry.