vietnams equity market prepared for upswing

Vietnam’s equity market prepared for upswing

The narrative at the beginning of 2023 centred around the global capital’s exit from various markets, primarily instigated by rising interest rates in the US and other associated risks. However, the current landscape indicates a notable shift.
dutch firm besi to foray at shtp in ho chi minh city

Dutch firm BESI to foray at SHTP in Ho Chi Minh City

BE Semiconductor Industries NV (BESI) from the Netherland envisions injecting nearly $5 million investment for first-phase advanced electronic component production at Saigon Hi-tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
programme helps bring smile to children with lip palate deformities

Programme ​helps bring smile to children with lip, palate deformities ​

A cleft lip and palate surgery programme was kicked off in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on October 27 by Operation Smile Vietnam and the provincial Fund for Children.
korean tourist dies after falling from cliff lam dong province

Korean tourist dies after falling from cliff: Lam Dong province

A tourist of the Republic of Korea died on October 26 after falling four meters from a cliff on top of Langbiang mountain in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, the provincial People’s Committee reported.
ha long cam pha among vietnams most beautiful coastal roads

Ha Long - Cam Pha among Vietnam’s most beautiful coastal roads

The six-lane Ha Long - Cam Pha coastal road in Quang Ninh province runs for a total length of 18.7km and is considered the most beautiful such route in Vietnam, with impressive and picturesque landscapes.
mpi and seco to partner on eco industrial park development

MPI and SECO to partner on eco-industrial park development

The Department of Economic Zones Management under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) signed an MoU on October 25 for the development of eco-industrial parks in Vietnam between 2024 and 2028.
vietnam receives 5 million in swiss aid to elevate fintech sector

Vietnam receives $5 million in Swiss aid to elevate fintech sector

A Swiss-funded project, backed by a $5 million grant, aims to enhance Vietnam's fintech and digital banking sectors.
marriott international announces 20 new hotels in vietnam

Marriott International announces 20 new hotels in Vietnam

Marriott International plans to launch 20 additional hotels and resorts in Vietnam's prime locations, as president and CEO Anthony Capuano highlights the country's attractive tourism assets, including its natural landscapes, rich culture, and diverse cuisine.
industrial real estate witnesses robust growth in q3

Industrial real estate witnesses robust growth in Q3

Vietnam's industrial real estate sector has shown remarkable signs of growth in the third quarter of 2023, with substantial new project launches contributing significantly to the market.
standard chartered adjusts vietnams 2023 gdp growth forecast to 5 per cent

Standard Chartered adjusts Vietnam's 2023 GDP growth forecast to 5 per cent

In its latest macroeconomic report, Standard Chartered has revised down Vietnam's GDP growth for 2023 to 5 per cent, citing weaker-than-expected performance and a challenging global economic landscape, while suggesting stronger recovery indicators in specific sectors and a need for continued vigilance in terms of monetary policy.
fpt group partners with landing ai to bolster global presence

FPT Group partners with Landing AI to bolster global presence

On October 24, Vietnamese IT giant FPT Group entered into a strategic partnership with Landing AI, a top-tier AI firm from the US. This pivotal move aims to bolster collaboration between the United States and Vietnam in this burgeoning sector, expanding market opportunities for both parties and pushing the evolution of AI globally.
dpm stipulates replacement of underperforming contractors

DPM stipulates replacement of underperforming contractors

Long Thanh International Airport, a landmark infrastructure project in the southern province of Dong Nai, recently witnessed a call for stringent action against underperforming entities.
thailand plans to issue bonds overseas

Thailand plans to issue bonds overseas

Thailand plans to issue bonds overseas to create a benchmark for the private sector and to draw foreign investors' attention, Thai Deputy Minister of Finance Julapun Amornvivat said on October24.
pm orders drastic measures to handle jeep rollover incident

PM orders drastic measures to handle jeep rollover incident

Drastic measures must be taken to deal with the jeep rollover incident caused by flash floods in Lac Duong district, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, on October 24, with four tourists from the Republic of Korea killed and a Vietnamese driver injured, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested.
thailand pledges to take action to reduce air pollution

Thailand pledges to take action to reduce air pollution

Thai officials on October 20 pledged to take action to address a spike in air pollution that came before the normal peak of seasonal haze.