vietnam us seek to boost ties in digital economy

Vietnam, US seek to boost ties in digital economy

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung on February 13 met with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper to discuss boosting bilateral ties in digital economy and digital trade.
bac tien phong industrial zone hails 165 million vehicle parts venture

Bac Tien Phong Industrial Zone hails $165 million vehicle parts venture

An investment registration certificate granted to Boltun Vietnam marks an inspiring sign for a new investment wave into the north-eastern province of Quang Ninh.
fresh approaches sought for electricity transmission

Fresh approaches sought for electricity transmission

The plan to raise transmission tariffs for energy indicates that Vietnam must take further steps to alleviate system stress and entice private sector investment in transmission.
more japanese firms profit in vietnam in 2022

More Japanese firms profit in Vietnam in 2022

As many as 59.5 per cent of Japanese firms in Vietnam made a profit in 2022, up 5.2 percentage points from a year earlier, according to a survey released by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Hanoi on February 13.
vietnam may become largest retail real estate market in region

Vietnam may become largest retail real estate market in region

Hoang Nguyet Minh, senior director of Commercial Leasing at Savills Hanoi, discussed the short-term prospects of real estate investment at a VIR roundtable on February 7.
optimism abounds for more positive scenarios in macroeconomic forecasts

Optimism abounds for more positive scenarios in macroeconomic forecasts

In 20 reports from major investment banks in the world on 2023’s outlook, inflation and recession were mentioned with high frequency. However, investment opportunities in Vietnam may still appear in the first quarter.
vietnam must step up carbon reduction to enter eu markets

Vietnam must step up carbon reduction to enter EU markets

Vietnam must start monitoring and issuing carbon certificates to exporters and retailers in response to the EU's recently passed carbon levy, said industry insiders and policymakers.
the return of china mostly positive news for vietnam

The return of China: mostly positive news for Vietnam

After three years of isolation, China is finally exiting its restrictive pandemic strategy. Patrick Lenain, senior associate of the Council on Economic Policies, points out how Vietnam might take advantage from this change.
vietnam primed for high growth status

Vietnam primed for high growth status

Despite tough global headwinds, Vietnam's economic performance is holding strong. Hong Dung talked with CEO of Standard Chartered Vietnam Michele Wee about the country's future growth prospects.
vimc profits exceed 130 million for second year in a row

VIMC profits exceed $130 million for second year in a row

The two most important business targets of Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC), revenue and profit, are expected to exceed the set plan for 2022.
vietnam jumps seven places in government ai readiness index

Vietnam jumps seven places in Government AI Readiness Index

Vietnam made a big leap in the Government AI Readiness Index this year, moving up from 63th to 55th.
tech group lay off wave reaches vietnam

Tech group lay-off wave reaches Vietnam

Tech companies and startups in Vietnam may be affected by the wave of lay-offs that is spreading in several Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, and China.
msb inks 30 million loan agreement with proparco on green projects

MSB inks $30 million loan agreement with Proparco on green projects

Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank and Proparco, a development finance institution partly owned by the French Development Agency, inked a loan cooperation agreement worth $30 million with a 5-year term on December 16. This agreement is set to support financial resources for Vietnam's green projects.
bgrimm deepens sustainability footprint in vietnams energy sector

B.Grimm deepens sustainability footprint in Vietnam’s energy sector

At the 2022 Vietnam M&A Forum at the Gem Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on November 23, B.Grimm Power Public Co., Ltd. received an Outstanding M&A Deal Award for the demerger of the 420MW Dau Tieng Tay Ninh Solar Power Complex.
vietnam maintains appeal despite economic headwinds

Vietnam maintains appeal despite economic headwinds

Following a resilient performance during COVID-19, experts predict that Vietnam’s economy will still maintain its appeal despite global headwinds in 2023.