electronics conglomerates hoping for further incentives

Electronics conglomerates hoping for further incentives

Vietnam’s attraction of overseas electronics and technology conglomerates cannot be overlooked. However, as the government is focusing on long-term acceleration of research and development and incentives for this sector, a shift from merely manufacturing to creating may soon take place among foreign-invested enterprises.
cpi produces record growth in february

CPI produces record growth in February

Hiking prices of food, catering services, and public transport services over the Lunar New Year holiday, as well as the end of Electricity of Vietnam's power-price assistance programme were the main reasons behind the record increase of the consumer price index (CPI).
advanced labour code dismaying foreign employers

Advanced labour code dismaying foreign employers

The fresh Labour Code is burdening foreign employers in Vietnam with new insurance payments for part-time employees.
investment funds withdraw massive capital over covid 19 resurgence

Investment funds withdraw massive capital over COVID-19 resurgence

Investment funds have been divesting numerous businesses since COVID-19 has broken out again.
export value skyrockets over lunar new year

Export value skyrockets over Lunar New Year

Vietnam's export turnover during this Lunar New Year saw breakthrough growth, occupying nearly half of the total export-import turnover.
thailand based scg sets vietnam as backup packaging market

Thailand-based SCG sets Vietnam as backup packaging market

Facing the downturn in the Thai packaging industry, SCG found Vietnam as a backup market, as reflected by its takeover of local plastic maker Duy Tan.    
vietnams gdp growth rate may expand at 58 per cent

Vietnam's GDP growth rate may expand at 5.8 per cent

The Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR) estimated the country's GDP growth at 5.6-5.8 per cent – or 1.8-2 per cent if the worst comes to pass.
vietnams mobile devices reached the export value of 51 billion last year

Vietnam's mobile devices reached the export value of $51 billion last year

Mobile devices and components produced in Vietnam last year were exported to 50 markets and reached the export value of more than $51.18 billion, according to the latest data published by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
is it the right time to invest in silver

Is it the right time to invest in silver?

As gold has been far from a safe investment channel with frequent price fluctuations caused by COVID-19, with its fewer risks and high profitability, silver is emerging as a suitable option for global investors, including those in Vietnam.
e commerce realm requires roadmap

E-commerce realm requires roadmap

The growing demand for imported products in Vietnam and other markets will fuel runaway growth for cross-border e-commerce. However, the speed of expansion could also impose a burden on the government as it looks to efficiently supervise the fresh business model.
suitable policies related to rcep should be planned now

Suitable policies related to RCEP should be planned now

With the practical assessment of the report on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership's (RCEP) impacts on Vietnam, the agreement could prove more beneficial for the country.
vietnam clears path for influx of 5g ready products

Vietnam clears path for influx of 5G-ready products

Smartphone manufacturers are rolling out their latest models for the next generation of mobile networking, with the arena likely dominated by popular brands instead of local newcomers.
e wallets promotion programmes see less appetising

E-wallets' promotion programmes see less appetising

Luring in e-wallet users by plentiful promotion activities seems to be less attractive as the payment method still occupies for a small proportion.
reaching energy efficiency a great challenge in vietnam

Reaching energy efficiency a great challenge in Vietnam

Energy saving ambitions laid out in companies' slogans and reality are worlds apart in Vietnam as electricity consumption continues to grow.
vingroup may break into us market through acquisition of lg smartphone business

Vingroup may break into US market through acquisition of LG smartphone business

Local conglomerate Vingroup is looking like the largest bidder for LG Electronics’ smartphone production line to support plans of setting foot in the US.