Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be unpredictable in many ASEAN countries, Việt Nam has actively proposed and participated in regional initiatives to promote economic recovery and maintain production and supply chains both in the region and the world.
AES Mong Duong has been awarded the ISO 55001:2014 Certification by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS – UK Branch for the asset management system of the 1,200 MW Mong Duong 2 BOT Thermal Power Plant in Quảng Ninh Province, Việt Nam. With this certificate, AES Mong Duong becomes one of the first companies in the country to be recognised for its effective asset management system.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have seen the benefits of trading online.
The novel coronavirus epidemic has affected the socio-economic development of Việt Nam, including the transport sector. Minister of Transport Nguyễn Văn Thể speaks to Vietnam News Agency about solutions to control the epidemic and promote business activities of the industry to compensate for losses.
The new strain of coronavirus has killed nearly 500 people and infected more than 24,000 across the globe. Trần Duy Đông, director of the Domestic Market Department, speaks to Vietnam News Agency about its plans to ensure supplies of essential goods.
Việt Nam is advancing into 2020 following good results in 2019. Experts and companies tell Việt Nam News about their forecasts of the country's economic prospects this year as well as opportunities and challenges facing the country.
The Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) is drafting a decree of Vietnam Timber Legality Assurance and Agreement (VNTLAS), which is seen as a key tool to prevent illegal timber products. Deputy Director General of VNFOREST Phạm Văn Điển spoke with Việt Nam News reporter Thu Giang about the importance of this decree.
On the occasion of Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day (October 13), President of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and Chair of the Central Council for Vietnamese Businesses Vũ Tiến Lộc spoke to the Vietnam News Agency about opportunities and challenges facing Vietnamese entrepreneurs in today's economy.
Việt Nam has many strong brands within the country, but they are not yet able to compete with others in the region, not to mention the global market.
Việt Nam has been very successful in the software outsourcing field over the past decade that many countries regard it as an Asian outsourcing hub.
Việt Nam’s fruit export value in 2018 reached nearly US$4 billion, with fruit sent to big markets like the US, Europe and Japan.
Việt Nam has had strong development in internet economy over past years, including growth of e-commerce in all fields of the socio-economy. The country needs solutions to develop further e-commerce in the future.
Việt Nam is seeking more private investment to finance infrastructure projects, but it also needs to generate higher returns on those investments. Naoyuki Yoshino, dean of the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADB Institute), spoke to Việt Nam News reporters Bồ Xuân Hiệp and Nguyễn Việt Dũng about ways to attract private funds for infrastructure development.
The plastics industry with more than 2,000 firms has grown strongly in recent decades, with exports and domestic sales increasing year after year.
The US-China trade war is escalating sharply. In the most recent move, the US imposed a 10 per cent tariff starting from Monday on US$200 billion of Chinese imports. These tariffs will then rise to 25 per cent on January 1. In retaliation, China has decided to impose taxes on about $60 billion worth imports from the US together with the publication of a white paper about US trade frictions. For Việt Nam, the trade war will bring opportunities and risks. Việt Nam News reporter Mai Linh talks with industry associations about possible impacts of a trade war between the world’s two largest economies on their industries.
The exchange rate between the Vietnamese đồng and the US dollar has kept on rising significantly in recent weeks, which has surprised both investors and analysts in Việt
The Law on Special Administrative-Economic Zones (SAEZs) will continue to be discussed at the fifth session of the 12th National Assembly. The law is expected to create a breakthrough to attract investment.
