australia experts offer input on vietnams green energy transition

Australia experts offer input on Vietnam’s green energy transition

Australian and Vietnamese experts gathered in Hanoi on September 18 for the inaugural Vietnam State of Energy Transition (VSET) Conference.
hanoi endures widespread impact from typhoon yagi

Hanoi endures widespread impact from Typhoon Yagi

Typhoon Yagi, which made landfall in Hanoi on September 7, has caused major disruptions to infrastructure in the capital and surrounding areas.
fund set to yield big microchip benefits for vietnam and us

Fund set to yield big microchip benefits for Vietnam and US

Semiconductor workforce development is one of the urgent requirements for Vietnam now. Marc E. Knapper, US Ambassador to Vietnam, told VIR’s Nguyen Huong about recommendations and some plans for Vietnam after becoming a part of a key initiative of the US’ CHIPS and Science Act.
keppel and samsung collaborate on smart technology solutions

Keppel and Samsung collaborate on smart technology solutions

Keppel Ltd. and Samsung Vina Electronics Co., Ltd signed an MoU on September 16 for the implementation of smart technology solutions in Vietnam’s real estate sector.
top printing firms to showcase innovations at vietnamprintpack 2024

Top printing firms to showcase innovations at VietnamPrintPack 2024

More than 360 companies from 17 international markets will be in attendance to display the latest in printing and packaging innovation at VietnamPrintPack 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City from September 18 to 21.
progress made through us trade pact

Progress made through US trade pact

Vietnam’s trade with the US has continued to grow, driven by the two nations’ comprehensive strategic partnership, with the US gradually opening its market further to Vietnamese exports. However, concerns are emerging over potential increases in import taxes from next year depending on the result of November’s US presidential election.
experts seek solutions to improve investment environment in vietnam

Experts seek solutions to improve investment environment in Vietnam

Issues facing foreign companies were raised at a policy dialogue co-organised by Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and the Vietnam Business Forum Alliance in Ho Chi Minh City on September 18.
ba ria vung tau to propose 6324 million for interchange project on bien hoa vung tau expressway

Ba Ria-Vung Tau to propose $63.24 million for interchange project on Bien Hoa-Vung Tau Expressway

Ba Ria-Vung Tau province submitted a proposal to the prime minister on September 17 for a new interchange on the Bien Hoa-Vung Tau Expressway.
fpt featured in discovery channel documentary spotlighting vietnams tech revolution

FPT featured in Discovery Channel documentary spotlighting Vietnam’s tech revolution

A documentary on Vietnam's leading tech corporation FPT was released on September 16.
vietnam superport marks vision of a connected future

Vietnam SuperPort marks vision of a connected future

The recent launch of Vietnam SuperPort marks a critical hub connecting supply chains between China and Southeast Asia, with an ambitious goal of achieving net-zero by 2040. This milestone enhances Vietnam’s logistics capabilities while contributing to the nation’s climate change objectives.
businesses are adapt to vietnams demographic shifts

Businesses are adapt to Vietnam's demographic shifts

Businesses need to urged to adjust their strategies as the country enters a period of an ageing population in the next 10-15 years, according to a survey released on September 16.
mcdonalds ben thanh store closes after 10 years

McDonald's Ben Thanh store closes after 10 years

McDonald's will close its Ben Thanh outlet in Ho Chi Minh City on September 19, marking an end to a decade of operations in District 1.
acb reinforces position as premier custodian bank for global investors

ACB reinforces position as premier custodian bank for global investors

Asia Commercial joint-stock bank (ACB) was granted custodian member status by the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC) in August.
vietnamese community aids laoss post typhoon recovery efforts

Vietnamese community aids Laos’s post-typhoon recovery efforts

A delegation of the Vietnamese community in Laos, led by Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Vietnam Phan Minh Chien, on September 16 came to the Lao Prime Minister’s Office to hand over financial aid to support those affected by Typhoon Yagi in the country’s northern region.
vietnams gdp may slow up to 05 per cent due to typhoon yagi

Vietnam's GDP may slow up to 0.5 per cent due to Typhoon Yagi

The impact of Typhoon Yagi may reduce Vietnam's 2024 GDP growth by between 0.2 per cent to 0.5 per cent, according to a report released by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) on September 16.