Qualcomm establishes R&D center in Hanoi, first in SE Asia
This facility will be used to develop new mobile technologies and provide testing services for Vietnamese partners like VinSmart, BKAV and Viettel.
12:58, 2020/06/18
ADB trims Vietnam's 2020 GDP growth forecast to 4.1% on Covid-19
The country would remain the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia, which is expected to bounce back to 6.8% in 2021.
18:52, 2020/06/03
US challenges China to win over littoral states bullied by China: Carl Thayer
The move provides the legal rationale for naval and air operations.
11:37, 2020/05/21
Panasonic to move appliance production from Thailand to Vietnam
The plant, located outside Hanoi, would be the company's largest manufacturing hub for refrigerators and washing machines in Southeast Asia.
11:02, 2020/05/21
Vietnam President seeks parliament approval for EVFTA
The trade deal with the EU would emphasize Vietnam’s geopolitical significance in the Southeast Asian and Asia – Pacific regions, said Vice State President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh.
09:01, 2020/04/22
Strong leadership helps keep Vietnam’s coronavirus infections low: WHO
Political commitment is believed one of significant reasons in Vietnam's fight against the pandemic.
15:41, 2020/01/30
Solar success will persuade Vietnam to scale back coal-fired plants
So far, solar power in Vietnam accounts for 44% of total solar capacity in Southeast Asia.
17:15, 2020/01/18
Vietnam faces difficulty in raising funds for infrastructure
Taking into account the size of the Vietnamese economy, a large proportion of the state budget allocated for infrastructure development would affect the balance of payment and the economy.
11:02, 2019/12/16
Vietnam projected to be one of fastest growing economies worldwide in 2019
The World Bank has revised up its growth forecast for Vietnam from 6.5% to 6.8% in 2019.
00:03, 2019/12/11
E-payment key to promote Vietnam’s internet economy
Vietnam must grasp opportunities from the internet economy, which is estimated to have a combined value of US$100 billion in Southeast Asia, and is on track to increase by three-fold in the next five years, said a government official.