sluggish oda loan status unacceptable

Sluggish ODA-loan status unacceptable

Vietnam has been slow in disbursement of official development assistance and foreign concessional loans this year, the government has acknowledged.
krx switch primed to boost market

KRX switch primed to boost market

Technology prowess has brought multiple advantages to investors in the stock market, yet more perks are set to come in the forthcoming months.
asean bloc preparing to upgrade trade ties for future

ASEAN bloc preparing to upgrade trade ties for future

ASEAN member states are pushing to upgrade agreements on the trade of goods and investment cooperation to help expand intra-bloc ties.
royal collection of vietnamese paintings set for auction

Royal collection of Vietnamese paintings set for auction

This November, Sotheby’s Paris will offer a private collection of rare and extraordinary works by the most coveted artists and objects from a golden era of Vietnamese art.
soft global demand hits trade value

Soft global demand hits trade value

Vietnam’s weaker manufacturing performance has depressed imports of production inputs, with meagre global demand continuing to affect the country’s trade prospects.
export boost paramount for recovery

Export boost paramount for recovery

The domestic export landscape is deemed to be on the right tack, but barriers remain up ahead in terms of overseas markets, which have dampened the situation over recent months.
indias asean deal upgrade offers new opportunities

India’s ASEAN deal upgrade offers new opportunities

An upgrade for a free trade deal between ASEAN and India is set to increase both countries’ trade turnover, as well as Indian investment into the Southeast Asian market.
uniqlo presents 2023 fallwinter lifewear collection

UNIQLO presents 2023 Fall/Winter LifeWear Collection

UNIQLO, a global fashion retail brand from Japan, presented its latest 2023 Fall/Winter LifeWear Collection with the theme “Modern Layering” in a Hanoi exhibition on August 30.
signs are up for industrial production and services

Signs are up for industrial production and services

Vietnam’s production and services are beginning to gain momentum, with expectations for a more positive recovery by the year’s end.
vietnam prepared for production pressures

Vietnam prepared for production pressures

Vietnam’s industrial performance, which is the key economic growth pillar, is facing major challenges coupled with a reduction in business confidence, depressing the country’s economic prospects.
wheels set in motion for jetp plan

Wheels set in motion for JETP plan

Vietnam is working on a fresh plan to mobilise resources for bringing emissions down to a net-zero level by mid-century, amid increased international interest in supporting the country.
malaysia and vietnam build on decades of trade success

Malaysia and Vietnam build on decades of trade success

Vietnam and Malaysia have confirmed a fresh cooperation framework for new sectors as part of their ongoing drive to expand bilateral trade.
positive signs abound for business operation lift

Positive signs abound for business operation lift

Confidence among the business community is slowly bouncing back, supported by government efforts to provide a more business-friendly climate.
raft of plans boosted with chinese ties

Raft of plans boosted with Chinese ties

China is set to open its doors wider to Vietnamese exports and facilitate its big companies to invest heavily in Vietnam with high-quality projects.
exporters urged to meet eu trade deal regulations

Exporters urged to meet EU trade deal regulations

Despite the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement’s eradication of tariffs for many export items into the EU market, meeting strict rules of origin continue to be a burden for firms to cash in on the deal’s benefits.