vietnamese agricultural goods make chinese e commerce debut

Vietnamese agricultural goods make Chinese e-commerce debut

Vietnamese agricultural products made their debut on Chinese e-commerce and social media platforms such as Mr Asean Mall, TikTok, Kuaishou, Taobao, JD.com, and Xiaohongshu.
growth beckons for genai startups in vietnam

Growth beckons for GenAI startups in Vietnam

With specialised technology solutions, Vietnamese startups are attracting increasing interest amid Southeast Asia’s generative AI growth wave.
prioritising corporate governance for vietnams sustainable growth

Prioritising corporate governance for Vietnam’s sustainable growth

Elevating corporate governance standards is crucial for Vietnam’s journey towards sustainable growth and its aspiration to transition from a frontier to an emerging market. Corporate governance is not merely a strategic objective for Vietnamese companies but a critical priority to align with ASEAN benchmarks and attract global investment.
vietnamese consumer sentiment outperforms regional averages

Vietnamese consumer sentiment outperforms regional averages

Vietnamese consumers are sharing positive sentiments about their country's current and future economic environment, which are higher than the regional average, according to the ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study – Vietnam report released by UOB on November 7.
2024 sees 141 billion in fintech funding so far

2024 sees $1.41 billion in fintech funding so far

ASEAN fintech funding totalled $1.41 billion in the first three quarters of this year, constituting four per cent of global fintech funding.
convenience stores seek survival opportunities

Convenience stores seek survival opportunities

Despite continuously opening new stores, global convenience store giants consistently report losses each year. Dr. Nguyen Minh Phuc, lecturer at the Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the Foreign Trade University, shared insights with VIR’s Hazy Tran regarding the future direction for foreign convenience store chains in Vietnam and the ASEAN region.
asean digital economy set to reach 2 trillion by 2030

ASEAN digital economy set to reach $2 trillion by 2030

ASEAN's digital economy is projected to become the world's fourth-largest by 2030, reaching approximately $2 trillion, solidifying the region's central role in the global digital transformation landscape.
vietnams economy forecasted to reach 500 billion by 2025

Vietnam's economy forecasted to reach $500 billion by 2025

Vietnam's economy is projected to reach $500 billion in 2025, a 1.45-fold increase from 2020, ranking 33rd globally and fourth in ASEAN.
asean reinforces position as a top fdi recipient in developing regions

ASEAN reinforces position as a top FDI recipient in developing regions

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to ASEAN reached another historical level of $230 billion in 2023, reinforcing ASEAN's position at the top of FDI recipients among developing regions.
japan to help asean keep closer watch on greenhouse gas emissions

Japan to help ASEAN keep closer watch on greenhouse gas emissions

Japan plans to introduce a method of calculating greenhouse gas emissions to Southeast Asian countries, where international emissions measurement systems have not been fully developed, in the framework of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos on October 8-11.
assessing vietnams investment appeal through expert eyes

Assessing Vietnam’s investment appeal through expert eyes

Jimmy Koh, head of network partnerships and strategic marketing, foreign direct investment advisory at UOB, delves into Vietnam's appeal to foreign investments, how UOB supports foreign direct investment (FDI) business expansion and go-green efforts, and the country's FDI prospects for the rest of 2024.
sustainability expo 2024 to kick off in thailand

Sustainability Expo 2024 to kick off in Thailand

C asean Vietnam, an entity under ThaiBev Group, is hosting the Production Roadshow 2024 – Vietnam to promote the largest sustainability exposition in ASEAN, Sustainability Expo 2024 (SX2024).
th group showcases products at caexpo 2024

TH Group showcases products at CAEXPO 2024

TH Group, the owner of the TH True Milk brand, is showcasing its high-quality products at the 21st China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) from September 24-28.
competition within asean for pharma investment

Competition within ASEAN for pharma investment

With an ageing population, rising disease burden, and advancements in healthcare science, the global pharmaceutical market has seen significant growth in recent years. In 2023, the total market was estimated at $1.6 trillion, an increase in over $100 billion compared to 2022. As one of the largest and fastest-growing industries, the sector drives healthcare innovation globally.
vietnam is pivotal in healthcare potential

Vietnam is pivotal in healthcare potential

With positive changes being made in Vietnam’s healthcare sector, the level of interest among US-ASEAN companies is increasing. Bui Thi Viet Lam, country representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council, talked to VIR’s Minh Tung about the future prospects of the market.