Workers in high demand as factories expand production
Several localities have reported demand for thousands of workers as manufacturers seek to scale up production.]]>
Posted: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:39:05 +0700
Vietnam's delivery e-commerce startup Loship raises funds from Skype co-founder
Loship, Vietnam’s fast-growing one-hour-delivery e-commerce startup, has announced its latest investment from Skype co-founder Jaan Tallinn, who participated through his investment vehicle MetaPlanet Holdings. This capital injection marks Loship as the first portfolio company of MetaPlanet in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, the world’s next tech hubs.]]>
Posted: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:38:15 +0700
Viet Nam, West Virginia bolster bilateral co-operation
Representatives from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the US state of West Virginia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday to accelerate co-operation in the economy, trade, and energy.]]>
Posted: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:35:27 +0700
Changes in top personnel at firms in early 2021
A slew of firms have implemented big changes in their top personnel in the early months of the new year, driven by either shareholder structure transformation or internal requirements.]]>
Posted: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:29:42 +0700
Mutual merit in Australian investment
As Australia looks to diversify its economic and supply chains, Vietnam is a perfect partner for trade and investment opportunities. Dr. Craig Emerson, director of the Australian APEC Study Centre, explains how Australian businesses will enable Vietnam to become a cornerstone of their Asia growth strategy.]]>
Posted: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:51:25 +0700
GDP of first quarter to be lower than target: MPI
If the COVID-19 pandemic is controlled in the first quarter, the GDP for the period may increase by 4.46 per cent, said the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).]]>
Posted: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:48:17 +0700
Viet Nam needs post-pandemic programme to boost economic recovery: expert
To achieve important targets in 2021-2025, Viet Nam should consider economic digitalisation key to shifting its growth model and carry out a “post-COVID-19” mid-term programme in association with economic restructuring on the basis of taking advantage of opportunities brought about by free trade agreements (FTAs), an expert has said.]]>
Posted: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:49:14 +0700
Viet Nam to take the lead in economic growth in Southeast Asia: Nikkei Asia
Viet Nam is predicted to record positive growth this year, especially in the context of US-China trade tensions that may persist in the coming years.]]>
Posted: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:39:04 +0700
MPI proposes a draft decree on procurement bidding under CPTTP
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has summited to the Government a draft decree on amending Decree 95/2020/ND-CP providing guidelines on procurement bidding under the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTTP).]]>
Posted: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:47:53 +0700
Vietnam recruitment demand surges in 1H 2021
Strongest recruitment plans for the next three to six months are seen in manufacturing and processing and construction sectors.]]>
Posted: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:44:53 +0700
Additionally-registered FDI capital rises 2.5-fold
In the first two months of 2021, despite the sharp drop in newly-registered foreign direct investment (FDI), $1.61 billion was poured into expanding capital at existing projects, a 2.5-fold rise on-year.]]>
Posted: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:43:35 +0700
Vietnam, Thailand aim to boost bilateral trade to US$20 billion per year
The two countries aim to further cooperation in the Covid-19 fight, recovering the regional supply chain and ensuring greater access to Covid-19 vaccines.]]>
Posted: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:42:57 +0700