basf valeras portfolio helps customers to achieve sustainability goals

BASF VALERAS portfolio helps customers to achieve sustainability goals

BASF on July 24 launched Tinuvin NOR211 AR to support film producers and converters globally in navigating the challenging landscape of plasticulture, the use of plastic materials in agricultural applications.
un secretary general ambassadors pay tribute to party general secretary nguyen phu trong

UN Secretary-General, ambassadors pay tribute to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

Leaders of the United Nations (UN) and ambassadors of countries to the UN on July 24 paid tribute to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong at the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN in New York, the US.
vietnam prepares as fed closer to cutting interest rates

Vietnam prepares as Fed closer to cutting interest rates

The US Federal Reserve is likely to start cutting interest rates, which, if becoming true, would affect Vietnam’s trade activities late this year.
dppa approval a win for clean energy

DPPA approval a win for clean energy

The US Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) applauded the Vietnamese government's approval of a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) on July 3, a significant milestone towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
fluctuations to be expected ahead of fed cut and election

Fluctuations to be expected ahead of Fed cut and election

The global economy is awaiting moves from the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Nguyen Tri Hieu, senior financial expert, shared with VIR’s Nhue Man implications of eminent global standing on Vietnam’s economy and weighing efficient channels for investment in the rest of 2024.
trung nguyen legend expands coffee shop chain in us and china

Trung Nguyen Legend expands coffee shop chain in US and China

Trung Nguyen Legend launched 10 new coffee shops in the US and China during July, promoting Vietnam’s coffee beans and coffee culture to the world.
vinfast delivered 21800 cars in first half of 2024

VinFast delivered 21,800 cars in first half of 2024

VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is delaying the official launch of its North Carolina factory by four years.
is biden competent to serve again heres what health experts say

Is Biden competent to serve again? Here's what health experts say

As Joe Biden's verbal gaffes, shaky voice and other troubling signs have brought an intense focus on the US president's mental acuity, health experts are calling on him and rival Donald Trump to pass additional cognitive tests, even while warning against leaping to conclusions.
germany to ban chinese telecom giants from 5g network

Germany to ban Chinese telecom giants from 5G network

Germany said Thursday it will phase out the use of components from Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE in its 5G networks in the coming years due to national security concerns.
vingroup establishes new company to trade in used evs

Vingroup establishes new company to trade in used EVs

Vingroup has launched a new company with a vision to develop the used electric vehicle market and offer VinFast owners peace of mind regarding resale value
boeing offered 737 max plea deal lawyer of crash victims families says

Boeing offered 737 MAX plea deal, lawyer of crash victims' families says

The US Justice Department is offering Boeing a plea deal that will allow it to avoid a trial related to two deadly 737 MAX crashes, a lawyer for the victims' families said Sunday, expressing outrage.
us companies eager to make investments in vietnam

US companies eager to make investments in Vietnam

US businesses are eager to invest in Vietnam because they recognise the country's enormous potential following the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
murphy oil corporation subsidiary signs contract for lac da vang oil field development

Murphy Oil Corporation subsidiary signs contract for Lac Da Vang oil field development

Murphy Cuu Long Bac Oil Co, Ltd. (MCB), a subsidiary of the US-based Murphy Oil Corporation (Murphy), signed a contract with PTSC Mechanical & Construction on May 31 to develop the Lac Da Vang oil field.
vietnamese economy fared well in q1 despite external risks

Vietnamese economy fared well in Q1 despite external risks

The global economy is facing several headwinds, including the slowdown in China and the Eurozone as well as the US Fed's possible delay of interest rate cuts. In this context, ASEAN may be a global safe haven for economic growth. Abel Lim, head of Wealth Management Advisory and Strategy at UOB, discussed with VIR's Thanh Van the outlook of the global economic condition and its impact on Vietnam.
exporters bullish amid robust figures

Exporters bullish amid robust figures

Exporters of most major industrial products are posting upbeat results, with the electronics, footwear, wooden furniture, and garment and textile industries all witnessing a rebound.