Three horses to pull nation's economic growth: PM Phúc

PM Phúc said the task of economic recovery was more urgent than ever and that Việt Nam must make use of the fact it has controlled the COVID-19 pandemic early.

5G creates innovation opportunities for all economic sectors in Việt Nam

The development of 5G in Việt Nam will be the foundation for innovation for all economic sectors in the country, said Nguyễn Phong Nhã, deputy general director of the Authority of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

QUALCOMM ON MMWAVE: THE KEY TO 5G’S PROMISE

5G is already here in Vietnam: local network operators have already completed trials and are preparing for roll-out by next year. This is in line with the government’s goal to make the country one of the first in ASEAN— and the world — to adopt the technology

Entrepreneurs and tech talents redefine local industries Entrepreneurs and tech talents redefine local industries

EU sees ASEAN as indispensable partner in green agenda EU Ambassador to ASEAN Igor Driesmans talks to Vietnam News Agency on the outcomes of the 36th ASEAN Summit which was hosted online by Việt Nam last Friday.

Chairman’s Statement of 36th ASEAN Summit

The following is the full text of the Chairman’s Statement of the 36th ASEAN Summit, which was held on June 26 in the form of video conference.

Reforms towards digitalisation help ease pandemic pain

The COVID-19 pandemic constitutes an unprecedented challenge with severe socio-economic consequences. Nguyễn Kim Hùng, deputy head of the Science Institute on Small-and-medium Enterprises Management (SISME), Chairman of the Board of Kim Nam Group, speaks to Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Linh Anh about institutional difficulties confronting businesses and recommendations for administrative reforms to support post-COVID-19 business recovery.

SMEs need support as EVFTA takes effect The opening of the domestic market as committed in the EU – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) will lead to the strong penetration of foreign businesses to expand their retail chains in the country.

PM Phúc bids farewell to outgoing World Bank country director

PM Phúc expressed appreciation for the WB official, calling him “a very dear friend of Việt Nam” who fostered the relationship between the country and bank.

Deals highlight VN-EU bilateral ties, global integration efforts The National Assembly recently approved the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Europe-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn answered the press on the agreements' impact on Việt Nam-EU relations.