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.
20:18, 2019/12/29
Vietnam to stop licensing new large-scale solar projects
The stoppage of licensing of new solar farm aims to make further move in building policies on FiT scheme and to prepare for better power transmission capacity.
09:41, 2019/12/28
Vietnam considers allowing foreign ownership in petroleum firms
Experts believed that allowing foreign ownership at local petroleum firms will result in better services and boost competitiveness.
18:25, 2019/12/27
Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2019 hits 7.02%: GSO
This is the second consecutive year that Vietnam’s economy expands over 7%, following a 10-year high GDP growth of 7.08% in 2018.
20:53, 2019/12/26
Vietnamese rural women face job displacement from Industry 4.0
The advancement of technologies means companies are looking for fewer labor force but with higher quality, which is a major challenge for female workers, said an expert.
10:02, 2019/12/26
Ensuring power supply is a must: Vietnam PM
The PM demands no power shortage for economic development in the coming years.
09:55, 2019/12/22
Vietnam needs US$10 billion a year for energy sector
The deputy PM said Vietnam needs to mobilize domestic financial sources and credits to develop 8,000 megawatts per year.
15:49, 2019/12/20
Japan actively involves in drafting Vietnam’s industrialization strategy
Foreign investment in six priority industries under the industrialization strategy accounted for 27% of total registered capital in Vietnam from 2013 to March 2019, focusing on electronics, automobiles and energy saving.
14:45, 2019/12/20
Vietnam’s average wage equals one seventh of Asia – Pacific
Only 11.6% of Vietnam’s 57.5 million workforce are high skilled, and the rate of English proficiency is 5%.
15:45, 2019/12/18
World Bank finances US$1.5 million for Vietnam’s solar pilot auction program
The program will help to address Vietnam’s increased demand for energy and promote inclusive growth by strengthening the enabling environment for the private sector.
08:46, 2019/12/16
Vietnamese automobile makers ask for more support
Among the incentives, the government is urged to lower the special consumption tax for locally made parts to help them reduce prices to compete with foreign manufacturers.
18:59, 2019/12/14
Vietnam targets US$100-billion textile exports by 2030: PM
In 2019, the industry is estimated to have exports of US$39 billion, up 7.55% year-on-year and around US$1 billion lower than the target of US$40 billion.
15:35, 2019/12/14
Vietnam prioritizes oil and gas cooperation with Russia: PM
Vietnam and Russia have stepped up its oil and gas cooperation in a latest move amid China’s growing expansionism in the South China Sea.
08:59, 2019/12/14
Actions advised for Vietnam to lure investors amid energy crunch
Legal or regulatory obstacles with a low level of certainty and issues concerning grid access for private projects, are the most pressing to private investment.
14:44, 2019/12/11
Vietnam's SOE privatization meets just 28% of target
In 2019, nine state firms were supposed to proceed with privatization, but only three in the prime minister-approved list for privatization completed the process.
13:30, 2019/12/10
Foreign investors grasp more control overn Vietnam’s aviation market
Experts believed that the government’s decision on increasing foreign holding will be a springboard for foreign investors to penetrate into the Vietnamese burgeoning market.
18:27, 2019/12/06
Which are the top 5 business areas in Vietnam in 2020?
Business sectors that could capitalize on the 100 million population will be set for strong growth, said an expert.
17:51, 2019/12/04
Vietnam’s labor market remains grey area of reform effort
The progress of reform in the labor market remains slow, in some cases, new laws are causing difficulties for enterprises, instead of simplifying business conditions, said an expert.
15:28, 2019/12/04
Smart Grid Week Vietnam 2019 demonstrates digitalization, flexibility of power system
The multi-stakeholder event will address challenges and vision for better integration of new and renewable energy sources.
09:04, 2019/12/04
Trade deals trigger foreign investments in Vietnam’s food sector
According to forecasts of BMI Research, Vietnam’s food industry is expected to achieve annual growth of 10.9% in 2015-2020.
11:31, 2019/12/03
Vietnam Fin Min to remove import tariffs for automotive input materials
The move is aimed to help develop the automotive supporting industries, particularly as Vietnam still has to import massive basic materials for domestic car production.