Internet users in Vietnam to hit 100 million by 2029
Internet Day 2024 highlighted the rapid growth of internet penetration in Vietnam and the country's strategic plans for digital transformation.
20:55, 2024/11/27
Prime Minister calls for active participation in innovative start-ups
Techfest 2024 is taking place November 26-28 in the northern city of Haiphong.
13:33, 2024/11/14
Vietnam's digital economy expected to grow big in 2024
E-commerce is expected to reach US$22 billion in 2024, leading the growth of Vietnam's digital economy.
22:03, 2024/11/13
Incheon-Hanoi conference marks milestone in tourism development cooperation
Hanoi and South Korea's Incheon aim to increase their visibility among Vietnamese and international travelers through a series of events to promote MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism and medical tourism to Vietnam.
19:00, 2021/03/12
Businesses’ interests should be priority for policy makers: Minister
In case of ambiguity in laws and regulations, government agencies should go for the option that brings the most benefits for enterprises, said an expert.
14:05, 2021/03/11
Vietnam’s e-government set to be completed by 2025: Minister
A strategy for the transformation from an e-government to a digital government is set to be approved in this first quarter or early second quarter.
14:53, 2021/03/10
Pakistan launches anti-dumping investigation on Vietnam’s steel imports
With the imposition of high anti-dumping duties, Vietnamese steel exporters may lose the Pakistan market to the host country’s manufacturers and those from other countries.
13:42, 2021/03/09
Vietnam needs an e-commerce credit evaluation system
An e-commerce credit evaluation system is needed to increase customer confidence in purchase and payment.
19:03, 2021/03/08
Vietnam continues slapping safeguard duty on fertilizer imports
The trade ministry is coordinating with relevant units to closely monitor the price fluctuation in the world fertilizer market, prices of input materials and the business performance of domestic enterprises.
16:39, 2021/03/08
Hanoi electricity demand to increase 8% in 2021
This year, the power output in the context of the Covid-19 impact will reach nearly 21 million kWh, up 4% compared to 2020.
16:37, 2021/03/08
Vietnam economy breaks into moderately free category for first time
Vietnam’s ranking could increase further if the government took additional action to liberalize investment rules and the financial sector.
16:01, 2021/03/08
World Bank, GCF provide Vietnam with US$86.3 million to spur energy efficiency investment
The energy efficiency investment need for key industries in Vietnam was estimated at around US$3.6 billion.
12:21, 2021/03/07
PM expects more Vietnamese multinationals to emerge by 2045
Dialogue 2045 aims to realize the country’s desire for prosperity by 2045 as set out in the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress.
11:01, 2021/03/07
Vietnam pharmaceutical production to become more research-based industry: Fitch Solutions
Although foreign medicines are likely to dominate in the near future, domestic companies have begun investing in research & development (R&D) activities to build up infrastructures that meet international standards.
10:31, 2021/03/07
Aviation association seeks state support for US$1.16-billion credit package
The association urged the government to gradually open borders for the resumption of international flights to markets that have put the pandemic under control, including the Europe, Australia, India, China, South Korea and Japan.
20:45, 2021/03/06
Share of female management in FDI highest among Vietnam economic sectors
The number of Vietnamese women accounts for half of the labor force but less than one-fourth of overall management roles.
11:06, 2021/03/06
Vietnam may rely on West African crude oil as domestic output falters: S&P
Nigerian and Angolan grades are seen as cheaper than Southeast Asian oil.
14:56, 2021/03/05
Local super producers to benefit from trade defense measures
The government will give the final decision on anti-dumping and countervailing duties on sugar from Thailand.
09:44, 2021/03/05
Vietnam c.bank consider to provide refinancing loans for Vietnam Airlines’ lenders
Under the draft circular, the SBV would provide refinancing loans worth a maximum of VND4 trillion (US$172.85 million) for credit institutions being the carrier’s lenders.
16:10, 2021/03/04
PM hints at dissolution and bankruptcy for loss-making mega projects
The main goal is to minimize losses for the state budget and ensure lawful rights for workers, national security and defense, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.
10:06, 2021/03/04
Vietnam slips in Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs
Vietnam, however, remained the third highest ranking among low-middle income countries in the index, staying behind the Philippines [16th] and Indonesia [17th].
18:57, 2021/03/03
PM urges improved finance mechanism for state-run PetroVietnam
The petroleum sector holds a significant role in the country’s development, not only in terms of economy, but also in national defense and security.
16:55, 2021/03/02
Car prices in Vietnam set to be cheaper
With the Covid-19 impacts still looming on local economy, domestic car prices have gone down but remained nearly double the prices of vehicles sold in Thailand and Indonesia, mainly due to high fees and taxes for locally made cars.
17:02, 2021/03/01
Bilateral trade between UK and Vietnam enhanced thanks to UKVFTA
The initial results of the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement promise to continue creating new impetus for economic and trade cooperation between the two countries in the coming time.