Vietnam Today

Despite being one of the fields to have grown very quickly over the past two years of Covid-19, Vietnam’s education technology (edtech) market is yet to have a unicorn (a company with a valuation of $1 billion or more). According to stakeholders and analysts at the WISETALK discussion on edtech development in Vietnam on June 22, developing Vietnamese edtech products in international markets requires additional policy support.

On June 26, during his official visit to Hungary, Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue met with members of the Vietnamese business community in Europe. He expressed his appreciation of the important bridging role of Vietnamese enterprises on the continent in introducing products and developing distribution channels.

While paying an official visit to Hungary, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue visited the Mirelite Mirsa Company on June 26, which specializes in processing frozen agricultural products. He welcomed the company’s wish to invest in and cooperate in developing Vietnam’s food processing industry, and said the country has many preferential mechanisms and policies for agricultural investments.

To further improve its business environment, central Da Nang city will introduce a range of different solutions, focusing in particular on completing urban and traffic infrastructure, building a pool of high-quality human resources, conducting administrative reform, and enhancing digital transformation.

The Prime Minister has signed Decision No. 769/QD-TTg approving the construction of the Cao Lanh - An Huu Expressway, first phase, with a length of 27.43 km through the Mekong Delta’s Tien Giang and Dong Thap provinces and investment of nearly VND5.9 trillion ($253 million) from the State budget. Once completed in 2027, the expressway will be part of a horizontal axis and expressway and highway network in the Delta.

The night-time economy attracts tourists and creates specialties for localities, so the more diverse the economy is the more likely it will encourage tourists to stay longer and stimulate spending. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, Thua Thien-Hue, and elsewhere will implement the “Developing the night-time economy” project, contributing to improving the efficiency of tourism businesses, extending average stays, and increasing visitor satisfaction.