thailand lending duo on the march with fortifying presence

Thailand lending duo on the march with fortifying presence

Vietnam’s dynamic financial landscape is proving to be a favoured destination for some Thai lenders.
new power bill could cover evns losses

New power bill could cover EVN's losses

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) plans to assess a range of relevant factors associated with power production and the business landscape within its average retail power price calculation.
thai king approves new cabinet led by pm srettha thavisin

Thai King approves new cabinet led by PM Srettha Thavisin

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed the cabinet of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, a royal gazette said on September 2.
happiness road in ha giang karst plateau

“Happiness Road” in Ha Giang Karst Plateau

In 1959, the youth volunteers opened a 184-km road on Ha Giang karst plateau, from Ha Giang town to Dong Van, crossing Ma Pi Leng peak to Meo Vac. Named "Con duong Hanh Phuc” (Happiness Road), this is both a lifeline traffic road to the four highland districts of Ha Giang province, and a symbol of the revolutionary spirit of Vietnam.
runergy increases investment in nghe an

Runergy increases investment in Nghe An

Thailand-based Runergy PV Technology Co., Ltd. has adjusted the investment capital for its factory producing monocrystalline silicon rods and semiconductor platters in Nghe An province from $293 million to $440 million.
impacts yet to come in us china tech spat

Impacts yet to come in US-China tech spat

On August 9, President Joe Biden signed an executive order limiting new US investments in China’s sensitive tech sectors, including semiconductors, quantum tech, and specific AI systems. Economist Heron Lim from Moody’s Analytics talked to VIR’s Linh Le about the potential consequences for Vietnam’s tech landscape due to disrupted supply chains and tech transfers.
canada elevates technical assistance

Canada elevates technical assistance

Vietnam and Canada are witnessing their heyday in bilateral ties, with both nations currently celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations. Shawn Steil, Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Hara Nguyen about more promising land of cooperation in areas such as clean energy and green growth.
new zealand seeks to level up wide ranging trade

New Zealand seeks to level up wide-ranging trade

Along with the traditional trade relationship, New Zealand and Vietnam are fostering cooperation in sectors such as education. New Zealand’s Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Vangelis Vitalis, talked to VIR’s Kim Oanh about the potential of bilateral cooperation in more areas.
vietnam win aff u23 championship after penalty shootout

Vietnam win AFF U23 Championship after penalty shootout

The Vietnam national under-23 team defended their AFF U23 Championship title with a 6-5 victory against Indonesia in penalty shootout in Rayong Stadium, Thailand on August 26 night.
dong nai hands over ground phase 1 to develop long thanh international airport

Dong Nai hands over ground-phase 1 to develop Long Thanh International Airport

On August 25, Long Thanh People’s Committee organised a ceremony to hand over ground-phase 1 for the construction of Long Thanh International Airport and the two road routes connecting the T1 and T2 terminals, to investors.
coteccons reflects on 19 year journey with binh duong half marathon

Coteccons reflects on 19-year journey with Binh Duong Half Marathon

Amidst a volatile construction landscape, Coteccons' marathon continues unabated, both literally and metaphorically. One might wonder, when a race takes on the essence of a construction company, what fascinating stories might unfold?
boway group to invest 350 million in solar manufacturing facility

Boway Group to invest $350 million in solar manufacturing facility

China's Boway Group has inked a land lease agreement in Cong Hoa Industrial Park in the northern province of Hai Duong. The group is planning a $350 million advanced solar manufacturing facility, with operations set to commence in 2024.
laos thailand mull over building expressway linking to vietnam

Laos, Thailand mull over building expressway linking to Vietnam

Authorities of Laos and Thailand have discussed a feasibility plan to construct a 160-kmexpressway from the central Lao province of Savannakhet to Lao Bao border gate of Vietnam, Lao media reported.
srettha thavisin elected thailands new prime minister

Srettha Thavisin elected Thailand’s new prime minister

The Thai parliament on August 22 afternoon elected Srettha Thavisin, the prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, to be the 30th Prime Minister of Thailand.
thailand warns of taking legal action against facebook

Thailand warns of taking legal action against Facebook

Thai Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn will seek a court order late this month to close Facebook services in the country, accusing the operator of failing to block fraudulent advertisements that caused huge damage to people.