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.
19:19, 2020/05/27
Productivity growth key to propel Vietnam to high-income economy: WB
Vietnam’s private sector requires a modern and effective institutional framework for reaching out further to international markets, said the World Bank’s country director to Vietnam.
15:36, 2020/05/27
Predictable legal environment to help Vietnam attract FDI post Covid-19: NTT Data Vietnam CEO
Many Japanese companies are looking to move away from China to other countries and Vietnam is among their next destinations, said an executive of Japan-based NTT Data Vietnam.
14:22, 2020/05/20
Vietnam slashes registration fee by half to rev up domestic car sales
The decision, set to valid until the end of 2020, would help customers save thousands of dollars.
09:31, 2020/05/13
State-led approach expected to boost 5G deployment in Vietnam
5G appears to be high on the Vietnamese government’s priority list, with the earliest of services set to be commercialized in mid-2020 following trials conducted through 2019.
13:34, 2020/05/11
Vietnam’s economic recovery predicted much faster than regional peers
Vietnam would be among a handful of nations maintaining positive economic growth this year, according to a World Bank expert.
11:45, 2020/05/11
Vietnam needs US$15 billion a year to ensure energy security: Official
Vietnam prioritizes private investment in energy sector but keeps the crucial role of state-owned enterprises.
12:36, 2020/05/09
Localization rate in Vietnam’s car industry remains low compared to regional peers
The main issues of the local automobile industry lie in the inability to master core technologies such as engine production, the control and transmission systems.
14:52, 2020/05/07
Solutions beyond fiscal support to boost Vietnam’s long-term economic growth
Vietnam should be prepared for a new wave of FDI inflows after the Covid-19 medical issue is resolved, which could be in around one year from now, said CEO of VinaCapital Don Lam.
11:01, 2020/05/06
SCG adds US$1.4 billion to Vietnam petrochemical project
This will be Vietnam's first integrated petrochemical complex once it is commissioned in 2023.
13:48, 2020/05/05
Vietnam enterprises look to put difficulties behind
Companies are striving to adopt to a new situation and keep in place precautionary measures although the social distancing order has been lifted.
08:22, 2020/05/04
Vietnam PMI index plunges to record low level in April
Record falls were seen in output, new orders, employment and purchasing amid company shutdowns and the cancellation of orders.
13:58, 2020/05/01
Covid-19 causes 13% decline in enterprise formations in Vietnam in Jan-Apr
The number of enterprises resuming operations in April surged 40.4% year-on-year, indicating enterprises are preparing for a restart once the pandemic is contained.
13:11, 2020/04/27
EU, US are potential markets for Vietnam’s medical gear and masks: Trade minister
The Vietnamese trade minister urged enterprises to take advantage of existing free trade agreements (FTAs) to find new export opportunities.
13:19, 2020/04/24
Vietnam new solar FITs does not help much to attract further investment: Fitch
The government intends to draft a new power development plan by June 2020, which Fitch believed will focus more directly on the development of non-hydropower renewables.
15:06, 2020/04/23
Vietnam state oil producer proposes temporary halt of oil imports
A representative of the trade ministry, however, suggested measures should be in compliance with current regulations and international agreements that Vietnam is a part of.
09:44, 2020/04/22
EVN’s BB rating remains steady despite tariff cut: Fitch
The trade ministry has decided to cut electricity tariffs for certain customers by 10% for the next three months to support economic activities amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
15:16, 2020/04/21
Effective public health measures help Vietnam economy grow the fastest in region
Vietnam’s economy is likely to loss a 3.5 percentage points in GDP growth due to the Covid-19 pandemic versus the 6-7 percentage points reductions of other countries in the world.
09:51, 2020/04/18
Bamboo Airways rejects rumors on shares sold to Chinese investors
The local air carrier has rejected rumors saying that a 49% stake was sold to Chinese investors.
13:55, 2020/04/15
Vietnam 2020 GDP growth forecast to stay ahead regional peers at 2.7%: IMF
The economy is subject to a strong rebound of 7% GDP growth in 2021.
11:20, 2020/04/14
Vietnam gov't plans 7% GDP growth in 2021 - 2025
The target remains a challenging task, given growing uncertainties in the global and domestic economies, including the complicated evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic.