Việt Nam News

The construction of Nam Thuận Industrial Zone (IZ), worth over VNĐ5.3 trillion (US$230 million), began in the southern province of Long An on Thursday. 

Prudential Vietnam Assurance Private Limited delivered strong revenue growth of 15.2 per cent last year despite a challenging operating environment, and settled claims worth VNĐ8.61 trillion (US$374 million).

This year will be the pivotal year for the next stage of development of innovative enterprises and Việt Nam's digital economy to attract investment capital.

Multi-industry group FPT enjoyed high growth in revenue and pre-tax profit in the first quarter of 2022 on account of the growing technology segment.

Việt Nam can become the second largest digital economy in Southeast Asia in 2025, while the country’s e-commerce market will draw more large-scale businesses, forecast experts at an online seminar in HCM City on Wednesday.

ASIM Telecom, the developer of LOCAL mobile network has officially been given the licence to establish a public telecom network since March 31st, becoming the 8th network in the market.

The Vietnamese corporate bond market is a young and growing market, but lacks control. Credit rating is one of the key steps to reducing risk and helping the market move towards proper development, according to experts. 

Niche market development will help businesses save communication costs for promoting their products and reduce competition, experts said.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Việt Nam's Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) signed an amendment to their bilateral partnership agreement to expand USAID’s support to include local capacity development.

Electronic invoices, or e-invoices, play a vital role in creating a transparent and fair business environment, a more streamlined administrative process, higher productivity, and are an integral part of Việt Nam's national strategy for digitalisation.

While the Russia-Ukraine conflict has left negative impacts related to transport, inflation and international payments on import and export activities, it could also create opportunities for businesses which adopted timely adaptation measures, experts have said.

Snack company Mondelēz International has launched a virtual business competition for Southeast Asia called ‘Taste The Future Business Challenge’.

Sông Hương Foods is set to export its first consignment to the US comprising preserved eggplant, fine shrimp paste, instant anchovy fish sauce, shrimp paste, preserved mud fish, vinaigrous vegetables, preserved vegetables, and others next month.

Despite rising inflation pressure, the State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) is likely to maintain a loose monetary policy at least for the next 3-6 months, analysts forecast.

Brands from Việt Nam have gained more recognition and value in recent years, according to the Director of the Trade Promotion Agency, Vũ Bá Phú.

Bamboo Airways announced a resolution on electing Nguyễn Ngọc Trọng, deputy general director of Bamboo Airways to hold the position of vice chairman of the board of directors on Monday.

The General Department of Vocational Training and Samsung Vietnam on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the supporting programme for Vietnamese contestants and experts participating in the 46th World Skills Competition to take place in Shanghai, China.

The Prime Minister has directed relevant agencies and sectors to immediately act to ensure the security and safety of activities in the finance-currency market.