Malaysian Government urged to tighten COVID-19 control measures
By VNA
January 03, 2023 | 17:00
The Malaysian Government has been urged to tighten COVID-19 control measures to prevent a possible large-scale spread of the disease when the country welcomes tourists from China.
Laos has new Prime Minister
By VNA
January 03, 2023 | 16:55
The Lao National Assembly (NA) on December 30 voted to approve the nomination of Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone as the new Prime Minister, replacing Phankham Viphavanh.
Mastercard reveals Economic Outlook 2023
By Thanh Van
December 27, 2022 | 15:05
The Mastercard Economics Institute has released its annual forecast for the coming year, which shows how a new multi-speed global economy will impact growth and consumer spending.
Thailand to cut subsidy for domestic tourism
By VNA
December 23, 2022 | 16:31
The subsidy scheme for domestic tourists might be reduced to 500,000 rooms from 1.5 million after the Thai cabinet this week cut the proposed budget of 8.7 billion baht (nearly 250 million USD) by half, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Vietnam in line to benefit as EU-ASEAN deal inches closer
By Nguyen Dat
December 21, 2022 | 14:45
As the EU and ASEAN are mulling over materialising a plan for a free trade agreement, Vietnam is closely working with the EU to further bilateral economic cooperation with the entry into force of both sides’ same deal acting as a key driver.
Free trade upgrade to bolster reach of ASEAN connections
By Nguyen Dat
December 19, 2022 | 18:06
Vietnam is set to have opportunities to expand its trade and investment ties with Australia and New Zealand on the back of a new version of a multilateral free trade agreement between ASEAN and these two economies.
China launches WTO dispute over US chip sanctions
By AFP
December 13, 2022 | 15:52
China has filed a dispute with the World Trade Organization over US restrictions on chip exports, Beijing's commerce ministry said in a statement late Monday, accusing Washington of threatening global supply chains.
EVFTA gains begin to blossom for Vietnam
By Nguyen Dat
December 07, 2022 | 10:22
Vietnam and the EU, home to a market of nearly 450 million people, are witnessing a rise in their trade and investment cooperation fuelled by a bilateral free trade pact, which is offering a slew of benefits since it was established a couple of years ago.
ASEAN industrial progress on track
By Thanh Dat
December 07, 2022 | 10:15
Vietnam’s industrial performance has been on an uptrend, with strong economic projections for the region as a whole and performance bouncing back.
Biden, Macron pledge US-French alliance on Ukraine, democracy
By AFP
December 02, 2022 | 11:34
US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron emerged from White House talks Thursday pledging to close ranks in helping Ukraine and pressuring Russia's Vladimir Putin to make peace.
Uganda leads African charge into Vietnam
By Khoi Nguyen
November 30, 2022 | 11:57
Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s official visit to Vietnam last week marked a major milestone in bilateral cooperation since the two countries forged their diplomatic ties in 1973, with both planning to expand trade and investment, including agricultural development.
The solutions for stronger Canadian moves in Vietnam
By Thanh Tung
November 30, 2022 | 08:00
Vietnam and Canada are going through a heyday in bilateral ties, and currently celebrating a 5-year comprehensive partnership. Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Shawn Perry Steil talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the cooperation will continue to flourish.
Thriving trade setting up high-level visit from US
By Thanh Dat
November 30, 2022 | 08:00
With their investment and trade blossoming, Vietnam and the United States are expected to soon see a high-level visit from the latter to the former, which is hoped to lay firm groundwork for both nations to elevate their existing ties to a greater level next year.
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