xiaomi 13 lite xiaomis trump card in early 2023

Xiaomi 13 Lite - Xiaomi's trump card in early 2023

Following the great success of the flagship duo Xiaomi 13 series, the company has recently launched the Xiaomi 13 Lite 5G phone model with many notable highlights.
carmakers keen on extension of sct pay

Carmakers keen on extension of SCT pay

The Ministry of Finance has sent to the Ministry of Justice a dossier on the extension of special consumption tax for domestically manufactured cars incurred from June-September 2023, until November 20.
coal still with part to play in energy mix

Coal still with part to play in energy mix

In light of the possibility of electricity scarcity, Vietnam is aware of the continuing usefulness of coal as an energy resource, according to industry insiders.
indonesia plans to install 200mw solar panel

Indonesia plans to install 200MW solar panel

Indonesian state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) seeks a 700-million USD investment to install a 200-megawatt (MW) solar panel that will replace diesel power generators in a bid to reduce carbon emission.
tough times for garments and textiles firms

Tough times for garments and textiles firms

Garments and textiles firms are experiencing several hardships at the same time, with not only crippling interest repayments, but some are also experiencing scarcity of capital and a considerable drop-off in orders. Add in a slow and complex tax refund system, and it's easy to see why garments and textiles firms are suffering.
selex motors to expand battery swapping network into southeast asia

Selex Motors to expand battery-swapping network into Southeast Asia

Selex Motors, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is revolutionising transportation with its battery-swapping network, aiming to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in Vietnam and expand into the Southeast Asian market to drive sustainable transportation practices and reduce carbon emissions.
two more vietnamese confirmed dead in car accident in china

Two more Vietnamese confirmed dead in car accident in China

Two more Vietnamese victims were confirmed dead in a car crash in Jingxi city in Guangxi province of China on May 19, bringing the total number of Vietnamese victims to 13, including 11 fatalities and two injured, reported the Vietnamese Consulate General in Nanning.
indian self drive car rental platform zoomcar ceases operations in vietnam

Indian self-drive car rental platform ZoomCar ceases operations in Vietnam

The Indian self-drive rental application ZoomCar, which has been operating in Vietnam for nearly a year and a half, has announced the cessation of its operations from May 24.
hospitals benefiting from double revision

Hospitals benefiting from double revision

While the shortfall of medical devices at hospitals has eased since new rules were introduced in March, more improvements are required to further facilitate the healthcare sector.
vbsp driving digital finance to aid the disadvantaged

VBSP driving digital finance to aid the disadvantaged

On May 23 in Hanoi, Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP), in tandem with The Asia Foundation (TAF) and Mastercard, with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) hosted a seminar on promoting digital finance and inclusion for disadvantaged Vietnamese people.
no braking for vinfast in quest for superiority

No braking for VinFast in quest for superiority

VinFast’s $23 billion entrance into the US stock market through a merger has sparked curiosity, as the carmaker aims for profitability and expansion into the regional and global stages.
citizen protection work conducted after road accident in china

Citizen protection work conducted after road accident in China

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 20 said that nine persons carrying Vietnamese identification papers are among 11 victims killed during a severe road accident in Jingxi city, China's Guangxi , at 6:30 am on May 19, citing reports from the Consulate General of Vietnam in China’s Nanning city.
vpbank meeting the needs of foreign customers

VPBank meeting the needs of foreign customers

VPBank, together with strategic partner SMBC of Japan, aims to provide foreign customers with more comprehensive corporate financial services while taking care of their staff’s financial demands, thus contributing to their efforts to retain talented people and create high growth value in the long term.
variety of support on hand to boost green projects

Variety of support on hand to boost green projects

High-level events and in-depth workshops were held last week as part of the Climate Finance Accelerator programme, allowing low-carbon project leaders to meet with investors and financial institutions in efforts to accelerate Vietnam’s green journey.
business mods tackle vehicle demand slump

Business mods tackle vehicle demand slump

Car dealers have had a difficult first quarter as the impact of macro policies, high interest rates, and tightening credit space has caused a sharp decline in vehicle demand in Vietnam.