at least 10 killed in landslide in western indonesia

At least 10 killed in landslide in western Indonesia

At least 10 people have been killed and several others went missing in a landslide that occurred in Indonesia’s western province of Riau Islands on March 6, the National Disaster Management Agency said.
new zealand products to elevate vietnams fb industry

New Zealand products to elevate Vietnam’s F&B industry

New Zealand Trade & Enterprise will introduce a diverse portfolio of the country's most popular food and beverage products at an upcoming food festival, offering high-quality unique flavours that are sure to make a significant impact on the Vietnamese food service industry.
vietnam rok eye high football cooperation potential

Vietnam, RoK eye high football cooperation potential

The K.League 2 footbal tournament in the Republic of Korea (RoK) has freshly started with the participation of Vietnamese young players – Van Toan in the jersey of Seoul E-Land FC, and Vu Minh Hieu and Nguyen Canh Anh both in Cheonan City FC.
vietnams economy likely to boom in h2 expert

Vietnam's economy likely to boom in H2: expert

Vietnam’s economy is likely to strongly recover in the second quarter of 2023, said Tim Leelahaphan, Economist for Thailand and Vietnam at Standard Chartered.
thailands employment backs to pre covid level nesdc

Thailand’s employment backs to pre-COVID level: NESDC

The employment rate and working hours in the 4th quarter of 2022 in Thailand were similar to those before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released on March 3 by the country's National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
ovs in czech republic contribute ideas to draft revised land law

OVs in Czech Republic contribute ideas to draft revised Land Law

Overseas Vietnamese in the Czech Republic actively contributed their ideas to the draft Land Law (revised) at a conference held on March 2 in both online and in-person formats.
thailand strengthens crackdown on foreign criminals at tourism areas

Thailand strengthens crackdown on foreign criminals at tourism areas

Localities with popular tourist attractions in Thailand have taken measures to crack down on criminals to better ensure the safety of visitors and residents.
coffee chains ditching kiosk model

Coffee chains ditching kiosk model

Changes in operating patterns are taking place at many beverage chains as the number of kiosks begins to dwindle, making way for the return of flagship stores.
vcci suggests delaying corporate tax and land rent payments by six months

VCCI suggests delaying corporate tax and land rent payments by six months

The purpose of delaying these payments is to help manage cash flows. However, businesses are still required to make full payments to the budget deficit.
multinational pharma groups keen on robust partnerships

Multinational pharma groups keen on robust partnerships

After making gains in 2022, multinational corporations will prioritise strengthening local partnerships to support their ambition of transforming the treatment landscape – but they are also pleading for further legal clarity.
switzerland sees downside as fta not yet reached

Switzerland sees downside as FTA not yet reached

The entry into force of the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (FTA) has put Swiss exporters at a competitive disadvantage over their main EU competitors, spokesman for Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) Fabian Maienfisch told Thuc Minh.
capitalising on semiconductor market

Capitalising on semiconductor market

Among the ASEAN nations, Vietnam possesses unique value propositions to attract semiconductor investment. Timothy Wong, leader for Southeast Asia Industrial Practice, and Dr. Michael Alexander, founder at the Advanced Technology Centre for Roland Berger, analyse Vietnam’s position in semiconductor manufacturing, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.
expanding investment from the netherlands

Expanding investment from The Netherlands

Approximately $1.2 billion could be invested in Vietnam by the Dutch business community in the coming years, according to the Dutch Business Association Vietnam (DBAV).
construction of nhon trach 3 and 4 thermal power plants behind schedule

Construction of Nhon Trach 3 and 4 thermal power plants behind schedule

The construction of the Nhon Trach 3 and 4 thermal power plants is behind the initial schedule because of barriers to land clearance and capital mobilisation.
measures to boost trade underpins cautious stance

Measures to boost trade underpins cautious stance

Despite a positive budget landscape last year, the government has mapped out a cautious projection for 2023 with a large deficit due to massive difficulties expected ahead.