narrowing the gap towards integration

Narrowing the gap towards integration

Vietnam is making efforts to build incentive policies for selective and high-tech foreign investment, and deeper participation in global supply chains. Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Planning and Investment, spoke with VIR’s Nguyen Huong about these new directions and more.
asean manufacturing sector sees slight improvement

ASEAN manufacturing sector sees slight improvement

There are some new and slight improvement across the ASEAN manufacturing sector in January, according to S&P Global Ratings, with the headline ASEAN manufacturing PMI rising from 49.7 in December to 50.3. Manufacturers continued to be optimistic about the 12-month output outlook. Growth was recorded across four of the seven ASEAN members.
banking giants massively lay off staff

Banking giants massively lay off staff

Amid difficult business and many uncertainties, large banks all over the world save costs by laying off staff and using AI.
envision energy becomes largest chinese turbine provider

Envision Energy becomes largest Chinese turbine provider

According to a report from the China Wind Power Database, Envision Energy now ranks first out of 14 turbine manufacturing contractors for the total capacity of its wind power projects, with 22,526MW. Goldwind Technology is now ranked second with 20,632MW.
digiworld increases stake in vietmoney

Digiworld increases stake in Vietmoney

Digiworld Corporation (DGW) held an online meeting with investors on February 1 to provide results from 2023 and discuss the firm's prospects for 2024.
gea procomacs technology has transformed the fb industry

GEA Procomac's technology has transformed the F&B industry

The number of resources consumed by countries is increasing, causing their depletion and a decline in quality of life. As a result, many countries are shifting to a circular economic model with sustainable production that restores, regenerates, and gradually reduces the number of resources exploited and limits emissions.
forum focuses on collective economy

Forum focuses on collective economy

On February 2, 2024, the Forum on Collective Economy and Cooperatives with the theme "Completing the State's supporting policies according to Resolution No.20-NQ/TW - A motivation to promote collective economy and cooperatives in the new period" took place under the chairing of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
ssrg unveils marum estate in anticipation of cambodias economic surge

SSRG unveils Marum Estate in anticipation of Cambodia's economic surge

SSRG (Sir Stamford Raffles Group) - a leader in innovative real estate development, has just announced the soft launch of Marum Estate in Cambodia's Kandal to attract the attention of buyers in the Indochina area.
smuggling continues to harm livestock gain

Smuggling continues to harm livestock gain

The livestock industry is struggling to cope with the increase in smuggled pig operations.
usaid wise supports human resources for innovation and startups

USAID WISE supports human resources for innovation and startups

USAID WISE, which covers improving basic digital literacy skills, developing a diverse, demand driven, private-sector-led market for upskilling and reskilling, and providing innovative financing solutions, has already organised more than 300 training courses and workshops.
ai spotlight here to stay

AI spotlight here to stay

Through the key trends of payments, AI and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are paving the way for further innovation in Vietnam.
fork in road for special consumption tax on alcohol

Fork in road for special consumption tax on alcohol

Industry insiders are worried that changes to taxes on beer will damage the domestic industry in favour of higher priced foreign brands.
insee shows the way for green vietnamese concrete

INSEE shows the way for 'green' Vietnamese concrete

Continuing the success of INSEE i2i Talks - Session 1, INSEE Vietnam has embarked on a journey for a green future for the concrete industry, through its INSEE i2i Talks - Session 2, held on January 18.
cpv promotes made in vietnam products at home and globally

CPV promotes 'Made in Vietnam' products at home and globally

C.P. Vietnam (CPV) anticipates that consumers will support 'Made in Vietnam' products that meet international standards, affirming the company's commitment to safety and improving the lives of Vietnamese people. In addition, CPV plans to continue developing new products to meet consumer needs for domestic and foreign markets.
real estate yearning for brighter prospects

Real estate yearning for brighter prospects

After a topsy-turvy year, 2024 is expected to see more major issues tackled in real estate.