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Vietnam posts strong 7.83% GDP growth in Q1
Growth was broadly balanced across all three major sectors of the economy with the service sector leading the expansion.
Banking & Finance
HCM City jumps 11 positions in Global Financial Centers Index
The improved standing signals meaningful gains in upgrading the financial business environment, strengthening infrastructure and deepening connectivity with international markets.
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Special remuneration mechanism proposed for financial center experts
The applicable subjects include the Chairperson, Vice Chairpersons, and members of the Executive Council; personnel working in the Assisting Body and the Advisory Council; and other relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.
New media-trade partnership expected to boost agricultural promotion
The Agricultural Trade Promotion Center under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the Vietnam Economic Times/VnEconomy signing a MoU to strengthen communications for Vietnamese agricultural products.
Ha Tinh approves a master plan for 21,000-ha Nghi Xuan urban area
The area is set to develop into a hub for economy, culture, tourism, and services, as well as a major transportation node for Vietnam's North Central region.
HCMC identifies 9 key tech pillars
The city has selected nine strategic technology groups with 26 priority product categories, ranging from Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and 5G/6G networks to blockchain, semiconductors, new energy, cloud computing, and biotechnology.
A symmetry between large enterprises and startups
Though wildly different in scale, the coming together of major enterprises and startups to resolve specific problems represents a viable shared approach.
Northeast Maritime Institute (US) proposes investment approach for Con Ong – Hon Net Port in Vietnam's Quang Ninh province
Con Ong – Hon Net Port in the northern province is expected to play a key gateway for trade between Vietnam and the US.
Cross-border QR code payment services between Vietnam and China launched
Under the new arrangement, Chinese tourists can use Alipay - a member wallet of Ant International - to scan VIETQRGlobal codes and make direct payments at merchants within NAPAS’ network across Vietnam.