The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index™ (PMI®) rose to 52.8 in May, up from 50.5 in April and reaching its highest since February.
As it looks to the future, Vietnam must move on from a growth model that has served it well over the last 40 years to one with a basis in modern technology.
While various bottlenecks are to be eased under a draft Law on Environmental Protection, it also aims to, among others, improve mindsets on governance.
123 award-winning products, services, and digital solutions recognized this year demonstrating the growing maturity of Vietnam’s technology enterprises.
Long stymied by their remoteness and accompanying access issues, Dien Bien and Lai Chau are now set to emerge as torch-bearers for the development of Vietnam’s northwest region.
At the annual event, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam To Lam stressed that while all nations continue to speak of peace, stability and cooperation, the strategic environment is marked by a growing lack of trust, fragmentation and unchecked competition.
During their talks in Singapore on May 29, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed to further enhance the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation mechanisms and elevate strategic cooperation in line with the newly established Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
At the Vietnam–Singapore Tech Connect Forum held on May 29 as part his state visit to Singapore, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam stressed that Vietnam attaches great importance to expanding international cooperation in science-technology, innovation and human resources development.
The exhibition showcases strategic industries including electronics and semiconductor component manufacturing, industrial automation and industrial internet technologies, new energy and green manufacturing solutions, as well as supporting industries and artificial intelligence (AI).
The funding will back early- and growth-stage SMEs working in areas including clean manufacturing, sustainable consumption and AI-driven climate solutions.
On the occasion, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam and Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul jointly pressed the button to officially launch the logo marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic ties.
During their talks in Bangkok on May 28, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam and Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul pledged efforts to soon raise bilateral trade turnover to $25 billion annually.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam receiving Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Executive Chairman of TCC Group and CEO of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited in Bangkok on May 27.