Vietnam ended 2020 as one of the best performing economies globally with 2.9% growth. Covid-19 containment, as well as government and central bank measures, seem to have worked. But the impact will …
COVID-19 costs Vietnam Airlines over 11 trillion VND
Vietnam Airlines lost 11,098 billion VND (over 481 million USD) in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to its recently-released financial report.
COVID-19 costs Vietnam Airlines over 11 trillion VND
Vietnam Airlines lost 11,098 billion VND (over 481 million USD) in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to its recently-released financial report.
Trip to Vietnam Reconfirmed my Hatred of Communism
I wrote a column reflecting on my reactions to visiting Vietnam. Given the lack of revulsion to, and even flirtation with, communism (or …
Vietnam obtains trade surplus of US$1.3 billion in January
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam has obtained a trade surplus of US$1.3 billion in January, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The total import-export value for …
Sun Life Vietnam increases charter capital
Sun Life Vietnam has been approved to increase its charter capital from VND5.070 trillion ($220.43 million) to VND14.380 trillion ($625.2 million).
Vietnam targets growth surge, hi-tech shift in Communist Party economic blueprint
Having sidestepped the worst of the coronavirus pandemic so far, Vietnam aims to rev up its economy over the next five years, trusting on its custom-tooled mix of free trade deals, privatisation and …
Term Limits? Not for Vietnam’s Hard-Line Communist Leader
Nguyen Phu Trong, 76, was named to a third term in office as party leaders were unable to reach consensus on a successor. The reappointment may have put off a transition to more pragmatic leadership.
UPDATE 1-Vietnam targets growth surge, hi-tech shift in Communist Party economic blueprint
Vietnam targets 6.5%-7.0% growth for 2021-2025 period * Party looks to raise Vietnam’s profile as tech manufacturing hub * Trong, Party chief, says corruption crackdown to continue * Foxconn, Intel …
Nguyen Phu Trong: Vietnam’s 76-year-old leader gets rare third term
Vietnam’s ruling Community Party has re-elected its 76-year-old chief Nguyen Phu Trong for a rare third five-year term. He received an exemption to contest as he was above the age limit of 65. This …