After being branded a “currency manipulator” by the United States in December for trying to keep the dong from rising in value, Vietnam is again intervening in foreign exchange markets and using what …
Vietnam overtakes us (Part 2)
Last year, 2020, Vietnam was set to surpass the Philippines, $3,498 to our $3,373. Which country will overtake us next? I got this e-mail from Ambassador Benedicto V. Yujuico, president of the …
The next ‘capital of happiness’ might be Vietnam’s Yen Bai
Their way of achieving it, with all things considered, can be echoed in Vietnam, as seen from the ample potentialities of the upland province of Yen Bai. This anticipation is not exactly pulled out of …
Investment booms as Vietnam province Soc Trang improves business climate
Soc Trang province’s efforts to improve its business climate is paying off with more and more investors, both domestic and foreign, coming since 2016.
Philippines approves purchase of more Black Hawk helos
The Philippine government has cleared the way for its Air Force to acquire more Polish-built Black Hawk helicopters amid efforts to replace the aging fleet of Vietnam War-era Huey helicopters.
5 top disruptive FinTech firms to watch out for in Vietnam in 2021
Vietnam is currently home to more than 130 FinTech startups that cater to numerous clients and cover a broad range of services.
Vietnam promotes export of processed agro-forestry-fisheries products
Around 60% of Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fisheries exports are expected to be processed, significantly contributing to its total growth of 6%-8% annually by 2030, according to the latest plan approved by …
Vietnam issues new rules on foreign work permits
The Vietnamese government introduced Decree 152/2020/ND-CP (Decree 152) which comes into effect on Feb. 15. The Decree overlooks the management of foreign workers in Vietnam as well as the hiring of …
Phuong Uyen Tran voices over MeToo campaign in Vietnam
According to Phuong Uyen Tran, Vietnamese women have become more emancipated than in other parts of the region, thanks to Vietnam’s long history to stand up for itself, and women’s active role in …
Chinese newspaper lauds Vietnam’s investment attractiveness
China’s Newsweek ran an article recently highlighting the positive outlook for Vietnam’s economy. Vietnam not only successfully contained the pandemic but also posted a GDP growth of 2.91 percent, …