Reinvention of hospitality tourism
Hospitality has been undergoing something of a reinvention in recent times, with a growing focus on an ecosystem-based approach.
Government issues 8 resolutions to streamline administrative procedures and business conditions
Under these resolutions, the Government decided to abolish 184 administrative procedures, simplify 394 administrative procedures, and decentralize 134 administrative procedures to local authorities.
Benefits from e-commerce for furniture and fashion exporters
E-commerce has proven to be a boon for MSMEs in Vietnam’s furniture and fashion exports and the room for continued growth is substantial.
A key pillar of Vietnam - Russia relationship
Amid rising energy demand and ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam - Russia energy cooperation is becoming increasingly strategic.
Vietnam's semiconductor industry requires more talent
Human resources remain a major obstacle for Vietnam establishing a stronger position in the global semiconductor industry.
Online retail platforms post strong Q1 growth
Total Q1 revenue from Vietnam’s four major e-commerce platforms - Shopee, Lazada, Tiki and TikTok Shop - reaching VND148.6 trillion ($5.8 billion).
Japanese Prime Minister to pay official visit to Vietnam in early May
This will be Ms. Takaichi Sanae's first visit to Vietnam in her capacity as the Japanese Prime Minister.
Structural bottlenecks to Vietnam’s retail market
Retailers must carefully consider what it is that consumers look for in the shopping experience.
Real estate capital flows show signs of recovery
Outstanding credit for real estate business activities reaching VND2.24 quadrillion ($88.9 billion) as of late February.
No alternative but to manage emissions
Carbon footprint measuring and carbon labelling demonstrate producers’ transparency and responsibility in environmental protection and climate action and provide access to demanding markets.
For lower emissions from aviation
Vietnam is very much part of global efforts to lower emissions in the aviation sector.
Vietnam-Singpore trade hit $10.6bln in Q1
Vietnam remaining Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner.
Construction industry at centre of the national green transformation
A recent construction conference heard that the industry’s green transformation must be conducted under a holistic approach.
One more paid public holiday adopted
November 24 has been designated as Vietnam Culture Day
Policy trade-offs resulting from Middle East conflicts
Inflation and GDP growth count among the indicators certain to be affected by events in the Middle East and resulting policy trade-offs.
Hoi An leads Agoda’s list for Slow Travel Destinations in Asia
The ancient town in central Vietnam was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, praised for its remarkably well-preserved Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to 19th centuries.
Taxable revenue threshold for household businesses doubled
The adjustment aims for greater flexibility, with the threshold to be raised to approximately VND1 billion ($38,000) to reflect economic realities, support household businesses, and ensure budget balance.
Construction of Da Nang’s Lien Chieu Container Terminal starts
The designed capacity of the port in the central city is 5.7 million TEU per year.
Looming pressure on Vietnam's economic growth
Though results indicate a degree of recovery momentum in Q1 and March, ongoing global headwinds continue to pose concerns for Vietnam macro-economic situation.
Southern Dong Nai province is to become a centrally-run city
This will be the 7th centrally-run city of Vietnam.