regional boon for vietnams fortunes

Regional boon for Vietnam’s fortunes

Despite the Vietnamese economy’s growth being lower than expected in 2023, it remains among the fastest growing in the region thanks to corporate confidence bouncing back.
thai huong honoured for her sustainable development work

Thai Huong honoured for her sustainable development work

The Le Fonti Global Awards took place in Dubai on December 14, where Thai Huong, the founder and chairwoman of TH Group’s Strategy Council, and general director of Bac A Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (BAC A BANK), was honoured under the category of 'Global Sustainable Development'.
rcep expansion eyed as trade facilitation opens new avenues

RCEP expansion eyed as trade facilitation opens new avenues

With two-year entry into force of a major regional trade deal, further investment and trade cooperation is expected with an additional plan on membership expansion.
bac a bank offers preferential lending rates

BAC A BANK offers preferential lending rates

BAC A BANK is to carry out a special short-term interest rate incentive scheme worth VND1 trillion ($42.2 million) from now until January 31, or until when the sum has been disbursed, available to businesses from all sectors.
activities in industrial production heat up

Activities in industrial production heat up

Vietnam’s industrial performance is looking up, with the economy forecasted to see a stronger outlook moving into next year.
strategic vision in need for sci tech breakthroughs

Strategic vision in need for sci-tech breakthroughs

Throughout this decade, the Party and state have been placing high expectations on the fundamental role of science, technology, and innovation to boost productivity, quality, efficiency, and economic competitiveness. Minister of Science and Technology HUYNH THANH DAT explains the progress so far and what is ahead for the nation in this regard.
trade deals explored with turkey and uae

Trade deals explored with Turkey and UAE

Vietnam is seeking to forge new agreements with Turkey and the United Arab Emirates to help boost investment and trade opportunities.
th group treasuring mother nature through action

TH Group Treasuring Mother Nature through action

TH Group has made major moves towards net-zero emissions through the use of state-of-the-art technologies in its projects.
cargills provimi vietnam recognised as 2023 best performer

Cargill’s Provimi Vietnam recognised as 2023 best performer

Cargill’s Provimi Vietnam was recognised as Best FDI Premix Company at Vietstock 2023 Expo & Forum in Ho Chi Minh City on October 24.
revival of businesses more achievable through support

Revival of businesses more achievable through support

Enterprises are in critical need for more support, with a reduction of taxes and fees proposed to be lengthened until the middle of next year.
mongolia and denmark among nations boosting trade

Mongolia and Denmark among nations boosting trade

Vietnam has been building on its bilateral trade fortunes, with Mongolia seeking to increase trade with new measures, and a green strategic partnership with Denmark crafted in pursuit of sustainable development.
japan steadfast in oda acceleration goal

Japan steadfast in ODA acceleration goal

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is planning continued provision of official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam in the future. Sugano Yuichi, chief representative at JICA Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the direction of this cooperation.
domestic workers cannot be left behind digital upheaval

Domestic workers cannot be left behind digital upheaval

With a growing population and fast digital transformation depriving workers of job opportunities, Vietnam must find new ways to generate sufficient employment for its citizens.
achievable economic goals still in sight for vietnam

Achievable economic goals still in sight for Vietnam

Vietnam’s economy grew 4.24 per cent in the first nine months of the year. Shantanu Chakraborty, country director for Vietnam of the Asian Development Bank, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Dat about how growth can be improved.
shoots of recovery seen in industrial production

Shoots of recovery seen in industrial production

Although Vietnam’s targeted economic growth may be unreachable, there are positive signs of recovery in industrial production and business confidence.