vietnam now chinas top asean trading partner

Vietnam now China's top ASEAN trading partner

Despite the gloomy global economic landscape, trade between Vietnam and China maintained positive momentum last year, with China emerging as Vietnam's largest trading partner in 2023 and trade turnover between the two countries valued at just under $172 billion.
how to build upon market dynamics

How to build upon market dynamics

Despite ongoing inflation challenges in the United States, optimism remains regarding the various trends. VIR’s Linh Le spoke with independent financial experts Tong Quoc Dat and Trinh Van Ha about current movements in the stock market globally and domestically.
sabeco community initiatives continue to pick up the pace

SABECO community initiatives continue to pick up the pace

Through community programmes with deep impact, Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation has reaffirmed its commitment to generating positive socioeconomic values in localities.
stock market shows potential for growth

Stock market shows potential for growth

Amidst a landscape of economic uncertainties, banking, retail, and real estate sectors are identified as beacons of growth, bolstered by strategic government interventions.
new pdp8 implementation plan brings investment opportunities

New PDP8 implementation plan brings investment opportunities

On April 1, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha approved the implementation updates for Vietnam's Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8), which aims to help build strategic objectives, ensure national energy security, and foster investment across all economic sectors. Senior associate Nguyen Thi Cuc Vi and trainee associate Trinh Linh Chi of Dentons LuatViet explain further.
shrimp farms adapt to modern techniques

Shrimp farms adapt to modern techniques

Natural shrimp breeding in mangroves are being replicated in the Mekong Delta, becoming exemplary models of economic development.
german business association unveils ambitious plan

German Business Association unveils ambitious plan

The German Business Association (GBA) has launched its 2024 action plan, focusing on enhancing interaction with its members, expanding its presence in the northern region, and driving strategic development initiatives to strengthen bilateral economic relations with Vietnam.
no vietnamese casualties reported in taiwan earthquakes office

No Vietnamese casualties reported in Taiwan earthquakes: office

There has not been any information on casualties related to Vietnamese people in strong earthquakes and aftershocks that hit Taiwan (China) on April 3, according to the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei.
singapore forecast to suffer over 15 billion usd losses due to heat stress in 2035

Singapore forecast to suffer over 1.5 billion USD losses due to heat stress in 2035

Singapore’s economic losses due to heat stress could nearly double to 1.64 billion USD in 2035 from pre-pandemic 2018 due to a decline in labour productivity, a recent study by the National University of Singapore showed.
banks eye rosier prospects in q1

Banks eye rosier prospects in Q1

The banking sector has witnessed an inspiring profit picture in the first quarter of this year as the economic rebound takes a stronger foothold.
pm outlines 10 socioeconomic achievements in first quarter

PM outlines 10 socioeconomic achievements in first quarter

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted 10 socioeconomic development achievements in the first quarter of the year, at the regular government meeting and online conference with cities and provinces yesterday on April 3.
revised land law expected to drive remittances to real estate market experts

Revised Land Law expected to drive remittances to real estate market: Experts

The Land Law (revised), which expands land use rights for overseas Vietnamese (OV) and Vietnamese citizens residing abroad, meets the aspirations of OVs and contributes to mobilising investment resources to Vietnam at the same time, said Nguyen Duc Hieu, standing member of the National Assembly (NA) Economic Committee.
forex market under significant pressure

Forex market under significant pressure

Large fluctuations in the forex market in the early months of this year have been contributed to several internal factors. Economic experts believe that measures so far have been insufficient, and market-driven interest rates are forecasted to rise in the near future.
cptpp milestone marks nations economic integration

CPTPP milestone marks nation’s economic integration

Vietnam is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Hanoi reflects on the multifaceted impact of this landmark agreement on the nation’s economic landscape.
fund for social insurance to be bolstered

Fund for social insurance to be bolstered

Efforts are gearing towards improving the relevant regulatory system for social insurance fund efficiency, further fostering economic development as well as social wellbeing.