thailand okeys 10 year eec visa for foreigners

Thailand okeys 10-year EEC visa for foreigners

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country.
hcm city to develop over 650km of roads annually

HCM City to develop over 650km of roads annually

Ho Chi Minh City aims to develop about 652 km of roads, 212 km of railways and BRT, and 365 km of inland waterways every year to achieve its socio-economic development goals.
pm chairs meeting on fiscal monetary policy management

PM chairs meeting on fiscal, monetary policy management

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on May 16 with ministries and agencies to discuss the coordination of fiscal and monetary policies aimed at maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation and promoting growth.
fdi focus for twin transition intensifies

FDI focus for twin transition intensifies

Vietnam is prioritising investment attraction from overseas for its dual green-digital transition, in order to fuel its socioeconomic development and reach medium- and long-term goals.
consumer confidence in economic recovery reaches five quarter high

Consumer confidence in economic recovery reaches five-quarter high

Fuelled by a positive economic outlook, consumer confidence in Vietnam's economic progress has rebounded to its highest level in over a year, according to a report by Kantar Worldpanel Vietnam.
global climate partnership workshop brings financing opportunities

Global Climate Partnership Workshop brings financing opportunities

More than 80 top-notch professors and experts in financials and economics coming from state management departments, and international organisations, with experience in energy infrastructure, are attending the Green Climate Partnership Workshop 2024 (GCPW) organised by responsAbility in Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat from May 13 to 17.
green economy digital economy breakthrough of vietnam china ties pm

Green economy, digital economy breakthrough of Vietnam-China ties: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 14 expressed his belief that economic-investment-trade cooperation, especially in green economy and digital economy, will be a driver and a breakthrough of the Vietnam-China relationship.
local competition and greener projects must be encouraged

Local competition and greener projects must be encouraged

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the 2023 index results that aimed to encourage localities to pay greater attention to economic development associated with environmental protection. Marc E. Knapper, the US Ambassador to Vietnam, told VIR’s Hazy Tran about the expectations for the government and local businesses to enhance provincial competitiveness and greener projects.
fiscal deficit to require further economic assistance

Fiscal deficit to require further economic assistance

Despite a state budget surplus so far this year, a fiscal deficit for the whole year is expected due to prolonged difficulties.
dong thap elevating value through lotus products

Dong Thap elevating value through lotus products

Dong Thap’s lotus has increasingly become a symbol of distinct economic value through festivals and enterprise successes.
thai nguyen shines among top performers in fdi

Thai Nguyen shines among top performers in FDI

In light of Thai Nguyen’s socioeconomic development report in Q1, foreign investment attraction continues to garner inspiring results for the northern province.
economic experts mull over best way to aid growth

Economic experts mull over best way to aid growth

Financial experts are weighing up the best options for Vietnam to support the country's still nascent economic growth and ensure financial market stability.
vietnam remains focused on evs for sustainable growth

Vietnam remains focused on EVs for sustainable growth

According to a recent HSBC report, Vietnam is advancing its green energy transition rapidly while prioritising electric vehicles (EVs) as a key driver of sustainable economic growth.
retail pricing conflicts set to persist

Retail pricing conflicts set to persist

Businesses in areas such as retail and food and beverages are looking at different strategies to retain budget-conscious customers amidst the shrinking demand caused by the challenging economic environment.
vietnamese tech unicorns undergo challenging period

Vietnamese tech unicorns undergo challenging period

Many global and local tech unicorns are facing enormous challenges amid an economic downturn and funding winter.