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Minister welcomes Chinese firm’s plan to expand operations in Vietnam

October 20, 2023 | 10:14

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has welcomed China Communications Construction Co. Ltd (CCCC)’s plan to expand investment and business activities in Vietnam while meeting a representative of the firm in Beijing on October 19.

Foreign groups keen on transport projects

October 11, 2023 | 15:00

While international companies are increasingly interested in Vietnam’s transport infrastructure, there remain barriers to successful market entry.

Chinese activity a strong part of enhancing investment

October 11, 2023 | 11:58

China has surpassed South Korea and Japan to become the second-largest foreign investor in Vietnam this year. Seck Yee Chung, partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van about the Chinese funding that is ramping up in Vietnam.

LiuGong expands operations in Vietnam

October 05, 2023 | 17:33

LiuGong Machinery Vietnam Co., Ltd. held its opening ceremony on Wednesday.

Ministry proposed to upgrade national highways connecting with Laos, China

October 04, 2023 | 14:32

The Department of Roads of Vietnam (DRVN) has just proposed a project to the Ministry of Transport to upgrade and renovate national highways connecting Vietnam with northern Laos and China.

Vietnam ready for tough Asian Games in China

September 20, 2023 | 10:55

Vietnamese players have been preparing well in both terms of physique and spirit for the tough 19th Asian Games (ASIAD) tournament in Hangzhou, China, with the first match against Mongolia.

Six Mekong countries join hands in settle climate change

September 20, 2023 | 10:20

Six countries along the Mekong River – Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand - have committed to working together to tackle climate change issues, according to Surasee Kittimonthon, Secretary-General of Thailand’s Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).

Neighbouring real estate wobbles and their impact on Vietnam

September 20, 2023 | 09:32

Due to the perceived similarities with China, foreign investors are exercising caution with the Vietnamese market.

Real estate market urged to take heed from China

September 19, 2023 | 10:49

Although Vietnam’s real estate difficulties have not yet subsided, analysts believe it should avoid the most negative effects of property struggles stemming from China.

Impacts yet to come in US-China tech spat

August 30, 2023 | 08:00

On August 9, President Joe Biden signed an executive order limiting new US investments in China’s sensitive tech sectors, including semiconductors, quantum tech, and specific AI systems.

China accelerates investment in Vietnam

August 16, 2023 | 17:14

Surpassing Japan, China now ranks third among the countries and territories with significant investments in Vietnam since the beginning of the year.

33 dead, 18 still missing after record Beijing rains: officials

August 09, 2023 | 13:00

Thirty-three people have been confirmed dead and 18 are still missing after Beijing's heaviest rains on record, officials said Wednesday.

China to resume 15-day visa-free entry for Singapore, Brunei citizens

July 24, 2023 | 17:09

China will resume 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei from July 26, more than three years after the visas were suspended to stop the spread of COVID-19.

China strengthens investment in Cambodia

July 13, 2023 | 15:01

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced that it approved 113 new investment and expansion projects with combined registered capital of about 1.1 billion USD in the first half of this year, of which nearly 65 per cent came from Chinese investors.