“The semiconductor industry is one of the most important strategic industries globally and Việt Nam is actively participating in the semiconductor ecosystem at both regional and global levels. Việt Nam’s strategic location and growing manufacturing capabilities make it an attractive destination for semiconductor companies looking to expand their global production footprint, with companies like Intel, […]

“Many green buildings are being constructed in Hà Nội and across the country to minimize environmental impacts, protect human health and provide top-quality living conditions. However, the number of green buildings remains relatively modest. Experts have identified several obstacles and recommended solutions to promote green projects, aiming towards smart, sustainable urban construction. To encourage green […]

“The growth rate in 2024 places Việt Nam among the top-growing economies in the East Asia-Pacific region, according to the World Bank’s Chief Economist for Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia, Andrea Coppola. This is really good news, coming right at the beginning of the new year 2025, boosting a positive sentiment amongst investors, businesses and […]

“Experts have called for the health insurance system to begin covering infertility treatment, aiming to reduce the financial burden on couples trying to conceive. This proposal comes as the rate of infertility in Việt Nam continues to rise, with many couples unable to afford the high costs of treatment. The Ministry of Health (MoH) estimates […]

” Unlike many other countries, Vietnam began reducing its policy rates earlier- starting in mid-2023 to support economic recovery. The state Bank of Vietnam (SBV) lowered policy rates four times, taking the refinancing rate down to 4.5% per year and the discount rate to 3% per year, encouraging commercial banks to lower both deposit and […]

“Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urged private enterprises to play a pivotal role in achieving Việt Nam’s ambitious 8 per cent economic growth target for 2025, calling on them to contribute ideas and solutions to overcome challenges and ensure long-term economic resilience and sustainability in the new era. This call to action was made during […]

“Throughout most of the day, the VN-Index remained above the reference level, maintaining a stable range and finishing higher. The market’s breadth was positive, with gainers outnumbering losers by 179 to 114. Liquidity on the southern bourse reached VNĐ18.5 trillion (US$748.4 million), marking a 37 per cent increase from the previous session. The VN30-Index, which […]

“The latest platform to come into Việt Nam in early October was Temu – the international version of online retailer Pinduoduo, China’s second largest e-commerce platform. Products at Temu are sold at very low prices, with many promotional packages, so the platform has already proved popular with many Vietnamese customers. One of the highlights of […]

“According to a survey of the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) announced in 2024, the rapid development of Việt Nam’s e-commerce industry has caused many environmental problems, especially waste from packaging, order fulfillment and online food deliveries. The MoIT’s draft proposals to develop the Law on E-commerce will be included in the National Assembly’s law and […]