HSBC allocates US$1bln to scale up digital platform businesses in ASEAN
28/03/2024 16:05VGP - HSBC announced a US$1 billion ASEAN Growth Fund to help scale up platform players in the region’s booming digital economy.
FDI attraction up over 13% in three months
Economy 28/03/2024 16:00VGP - Viet Nam lured close to US$6.17 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) from the beginning of this year to March 20, up 13.4 percent year-on-year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Five busiest airports to apply non-stop toll collection system from May 5
Speeches 27/03/2024 20:45VGP - The electronic toll collection (ETC) system will be officially and simultaneously implemented at five busiest airports in Viet Nam from May 5, according to the Airports Corporation of Viet Nam (ACV).
Standard Chartered sustains Viet Nam’s 2024 GDP growth at 6.7%
Speeches 25/03/2024 21:46VGP - Standard Chartered maintains its GDP growth forecast for Viet Nam at 6.7 percent in 2024 of which GDP is projected to accelerate from 6.2 percent in the first half to 6.9 percent in the second half.
Payments become more cashless in Viet Nam
Speeches 25/03/2024 21:44VGP - About 56 percent of Vietnamese respondents in a survey said they are now carrying less physical cash than they did a year ago, according to Visa.
Viet Nam saves 428,000 kwh of electricity during Earth Hour
Economy 25/03/2024 13:57VGP - The country saved over VND800 million (US$34,480) by turning off the light for one hour on March 23 in response to the Earth Hour 2024, the National Load Dispatch Center (EVNNLDC) reported.
Viet Nam becomes second largest fruit and veggie exporter to China
Economy 25/03/2024 13:53VGP - Viet Nam surpassed Chile to become the second largest fruit and veggie exporter to China in 2023, according to the Chinese General Administration of Customs.
National portal on product traceability to make debut in Q2
Society 22/03/2024 11:35VGP - A national portal on tracing the origin of products and goods is expected to be put into operation in the second quarter this year, according to the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality (DSMQ).
Prime Minister hosts delegation of U.S.-ASEAN Business Council
Economy 21/03/2024 19:54VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday hosted a reception for the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) led by President and CEO of the USABC Ted Osius.
U.S.-based LAM Research to mull over US$1 bln high-tech investment in Viet Nam
Economy 21/03/2024 13:11VGP - Karthik Rammohan, Group Vice President of Global Operations at Lam Research, said the group is looking to expand operations and diversify its supply chain in Asia, including Viet Nam.
Airbus Group selects Viet Nam as key civil helicopter market
Economy 21/03/2024 08:44VGP - Airbus will focus on technology transfer, pilot training, maintenance for new helicopter generations in Viet Nam, said Executive Vice President Global Business at Airbus Helicopters Olivier Michalon.
VNPT wins bidding 5G broadband network
Economy 20/03/2024 18:17VGP - The Viet Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) became the second telecom operator in Viet Nam to deploy 5G network after winning an auction on March 19.
Viet Nam - important trade partner of Mercosur
Speeches 20/03/2024 18:14VGP - Viet Nam has emerged as an important trade partner of not only Argentina but also the entire Mercosur, said Ezequiel Ramoneda, Coordinator of the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies (CESEA) at the Institute of International Relations of the National University of La Plata of Argentina.
UK businesses to partner with Viet Nam in its transition: BritCham Vice Chairman
Economy 20/03/2024 18:08VGP - UK businesses look forward to partnering with Viet Nam in its transition process, and strongly support Viet Nam's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Prime Minister calls on foreign investors to promote green transition, sustainable development in Viet Nam
Society 19/03/2024 18:57VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on foreign-funded businesses to join hands with the Government to promote green transition and sustainable development, particularly in green growth.
WTO Director General hails Viet Nam’s openness, int’l integration
Economy 19/03/2024 18:30VGP - WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala spoke highly of Viet Nam's openness, international integration, active participation and contribution to the WTO.
Viet Nam makes commendable progress in ensuring steady power supply
Economy 19/03/2024 18:28VGP - Viet Nam has made commendable progress in ensuring a steady power supply to its businesses and residents, a testament to the Government's dedication and foresight, noted Head of Power and Energy Working Group under Viet Nam Business Forum (VBF) John Rockhold.
Viet Nam has been a development success story: WB
Society 19/03/2024 09:45VGP - Viet Nam has been a development success story. Thanks to its solid foundations, the nation's economy has proved resilient through different crises, noted the World Bank (WB).
Vietnamese, U.S. banks sign MOU to facilitate U.S. exports to Viet Nam
Economy 19/03/2024 09:43VGP - A US$500 million Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate the financing of U.S. exports to Viet Nam was signed in Ha Noi on March 18.