Việt Nam FDI inflows to accelerate despite de-globalisation

A new wave of foreign direct investment driven by global events such as the US-China trade war and the COVID-19 pandemic is imminent in Việt Nam, and it will have a much bigger impact on the economy than previous FDI inflows, according to investment fund VinaCapital.

Brazilian Amazon sees worst June in 13 years for forest fires Amazon forest fires in Brazil increased by 19.5 per cent in June compared to the same month last year, making it the worst June in 13 years, authorities revealed on Wednesday.

VN strives to boost health insurance coverage Phạm Lương Sơn, deputy director of Việt Nam Social Security, spoke with Nhân Dân (People) newspaper prior to national health insurance day (July 1) about plans to increase health insurance coverage to 95 per cent of the population by 2025

EVFTA a big opportunity for firms after COVID-19 shock: ministry The European Union Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) will create significant opportunities for Vietnamese firms to recover and develop after the COVID-19 pandemic, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Quốc Khánh said at a conference on Monday in Hà Nội.

Vietnamese firms hear how to promote exports to Southeast Asia at seminar Vietnamese firms need to improve product quality and research market trends and consumer tastes in Southeast Asian countries and take part in trade promotion programmes there to promote exports.

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Students' take the lead in environmental protection activities

Students, who account for one fourth of the country’s population, have applied their awareness and knowledge about natural resources and environmental protection to practical activities.

Horse racing in the White Highlands

In the mountains of Bắc Hà, there is a special plum tree that bears white flowers. It gives the area the name “the white highlands”. Traditional horse racing takes place here.

How will mobile money affect e-wallets?

Many economists have said that competition between e-wallets and mobile money might not happen as each payment method has different goals and market share.

ASEAN leaders debate women’s empowerment in digital age

A video conference was held as an initiative of Việt Nam to affirm ASEAN leaders’ commitment to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment and to enhance the role of women in building the ASEAN Community.