global supply chains

Will international stress disrupt Vietnam’s economic recovery?

May 20, 2022 | 11:00

With COVID-19 retreating, a return to normal was expected to happen soon around the world. Unfortunately, we are not yet there. Key macroeconomic disruptions stand in the way of the recovery: high inflation, surging commodity prices, supply shortages, tighter US monetary policy, and reduced fiscal support.

President meets Korea Credit Guarantee Fund leader

April 15, 2022 | 13:00

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for Chairman and CEO of Korea Credit Guarantee Fund Yoon Dae-hee in Hanoi on April 14, during which the president suggested that the fund assist Vietnamese businesses to join global supply chains.

Long-term prospects outlast supply chain concerns

September 17, 2021 | 15:00

Vietnam’s rising involvement in global supply chain networks has been hampered by the pandemic, but its increasingly important role in the long term is not judged to be at risk.

Escaping the depths of the semiconductor chip shortage

August 31, 2021 | 21:14

The semiconductor chip shortage, a deteriorating supply chain issue affecting businesses all across the world, shows no signs of abating anytime soon. Meir Tlebalde, associate director cum head of Real Estate M&A, Deal Advisory at KPMG Vietnam, explained more to VIR’s Thanh Van about the impact for Vietnam.

Sunny FDI outlook amid supply strains

May 12, 2021 | 09:00

While concerns over interruption of global supply chains linger due to serious outbreaks of COVID-19 in India, Thailand, and elsewhere, Vietnam is attempting to remain on the front foot with continued business confidence and inflow of foreign investment.

Strong bonds with South Korean partners for deeper integration

March 24, 2021 | 18:29

Vietnam and South Korean businesses are expected to enjoy more investment opportunities soon and participate in the global supply chains thanks to new deals enabling them to implement investment promotion programmes.

RCEP smooths way for Vietnam to join global supply chains

March 07, 2021 | 16:27

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement has enabled Vietnam to be connected better with global supply chains compared with other new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs), an official has said.

Singaporean, Australian media highlight economic opportunities for Vietnam

January 29, 2021 | 15:29

The Straits Times of Singapore on January 28 ran an article that views 2021 as a year of opportunity for Vietnam while the Australian Financial Review (AFR) said Vietnam has become an essential cog in the global supply chains.

Siemens CEO urges German firms to invest in Vietnam

October 20, 2020 | 20:48

CEO of German tech giant Siemens AG and Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Committee for German Business (APA) Joe Kaeser has called upon German firms to invest in Vietnam as part of efforts to diversify supply chains.

Local conditions entice relocation of factories

October 19, 2020 | 10:04

The relocation of multinational companies’ factories is expected to be a hundred-billion-dollar opportunity that will allow Vietnam to delve deeper into global supply chains.

ASEAN logistics attracting international attention

July 21, 2020 | 14:51

In the wake of investment shifts and diversification of global supply chains, international investors are increasingly interested in mergers and acquisitions in the ASEAN logistics market.

EVFTA paves way for high-quality FDI flows from Europe to Vietnam

June 17, 2020 | 16:35

The European Union (EU)-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to trigger high-quality FDI flows from Europe to the Southeast Asian country, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Italy Nguyen Duc Thanh has told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

Evolving demand and supply chain norms

April 16, 2020 | 14:00

In early February, in the minds of most of us, COVID-19 was still a China-specific problem. Yet, the strict lockdown imposed early in China generated rapidly unprecedented chaos in global supply chains. We realised how weak these global networks were, and how much every economy is dependent on China’s manufacturing sector.

Logistics groups roll out schemes to avert doldrums

April 16, 2020 | 10:00

As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on supply chains globally, logistics firms in Vietnam have experienced decline in revenue but are mustering the strength to overcome the challenges ahead.