Remittances – important resource for socio-economic development (06/02/2024)
The increasing inflow of remittances to Vietnam over the years has increased the foreign currency reserve while helping enterprises expand production and business, thus creating an impetus for socio-economic development, according to economists.

TPB’s Declining Profits: Unraveling the Factors (05/02/2024)
As we approach the financial announcement season of 2023, numerous securities firms have released analysis reports focusing on the TPB code of Tiên Phong Commercial Joint Stock Bank. Notably, all these analyses underscore the deterioration in the bank’s asset quality.

2023 in review: Vietnam economy weathers the storm (05/02/2024)
Though 5.05% GDP growth last year was below the target, the economy steadily improved through the year despite the global headwinds.

Manufacturing production rises for first time in five months (05/02/2024)
Manufacturers in Vietnam recorded a return to growth at the start of 2024 as tentative signs of improving demand fed through to renewed increases in new orders and output.

Terrific advances in Vietnam – US ties following embargo lifting, says Knapper (05/02/2024)
The lifting of the trade embargo against Vietnam by President Bill Clinton 30 years ago paved the way for all the terrific advances made in the US-Vietnam trade and economic relations, said US ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper.

A more conducive environment needed for investors (02/02/2024)
Last year marked Pharma Group’s 25-year journey of partnership in Vietnam. That year was even more significant for healthcare as we have witnessed several key laws issued with great improvements, notably the Law on Bidding and the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment.

Overseas Vietnamese updated on HCM City’s specific development mechanism, policy (02/02/2024)
The overseas Vietnamese (OV) community in the Czech Republic have been updated on a new resolution of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) on piloting some specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam to add 4 more high-capacity cables for telecommunications expansion next year (02/02/2024)
Vietnam plans to invest in two to four additional international telecommunications cables, each with a data capacity of 60 Tbps, by 2025.

Jadestone signs agreement with PetroVietnam (01/02/2024)
Jadestone Energy plc, an independent upstream company focussing on the Asia-Pacific region, announced that it has signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with PetroVietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation for the Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) relating to an offshore development in southwest Vietnam.

More attention likely in housing ownership (01/02/2024)
The National Assembly passed a new Law on Housing and new Law on Real Estate Business last November. Anh Le, managing partner at DN Legal, analyses a number of legal changes related to housing ownership of foreigners in Vietnam.

US to consider recognizing Vietnam’s market economy in 2024 (01/02/2024)
The US Chamber of Commerce is reviewing the process of recognizing Vietnam’s market economy status, hoping to make it in time by June 2024, revealed US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper.

Vietnamese spend $1.4 billion on online food deliveries (01/02/2024)
In 2023, Vietnamese people spent $1.4 billion on online food delivery platforms like Grab, ShopeeFood, Baemin, and GoJek.

A new property market cycle is beginning for Vietnam (31/01/2024)
The new Land Law should promote market mechanisms, regulate interest groups, put people first, and minimise disparities between real estate businesses.

FPT Long Chau and IHH Healthcare Singapore enter partnership (31/01/2024)
FPT Long Chau and top private healthcare provider IHH Healthcare Singapore signed a cooperation agreement on January 29 to enhance the quality of high-tech medical treatment available in Vietnam.

IP developers hungry for financial bankroll (31/01/2024)
Limited financial resources for industrial park technical infrastructure is preventing new investments and project expansions.

Remittances soar for Lunar New Year 2024 (31/01/2024)
The positive growth trend of remittances during festive seasons 2024 contributes to the stability of exchange rates, the foreign exchange market, and economic growth in Ho Chi Minh city.

About half of Japanese companies in Vietnam expect higher profits in 2024 (30/01/2024)
About half of Japanese companies operating in Vietnam expected improvements in profits in 2024, a survey conducted by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) found.

Garment sector eyes 44 billion USD in export this year (30/01/2024)
The garment and textile sector has set a target of 44 billion USD in export turnover this year, up 10% year-on-year.

A turning point in 35 years of FDI attraction in Vietnam (29/01/2024)
During the 35-year journey of foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, Vietnam has continuously improved institutions and incentives to attract and better manage domestic and foreign investment resources.

Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese sets new tasks for 2023-2028 (29/01/2024)
The event saw the participation of exemplary overseas Vietnamese entrepreneurs representing business associations from 40 countries and territories.