HANOI: Vietnam took a significant step onto the global stage in June 2014 by sending its first two military officers to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan. Over the past 10 years, …
Why my wealthy friend won’t buy a car, and what it says about Vietnam traffic problems
One of my friends, despite owning assets worth nearly half a million dollars, has firmly decided against buying a car. Instead, he relies on a motorbike for short distances and ride-hailing cars for …
Vietnam emerging as key destination for supply chain relocation
Sue Lee, Head of Markets for the Asia South cluster at Citi, shares the bank’s positive outlook on Vietnam’s economy and its strategic role in the region in a recent interview.
Sri Lanka and Vietnam banks to boost 2025 financials
Sri Lanka’s political crises are receding; Vietnam will be lifted by higher loan growth Banks in Sri Lanka and Vietnam are expected to continue improving their financial performances in 2025. For Sri …
UNESCO to study development risks to Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
UNESCO will deploy a team of experts to assess possible risks for the conservation of Ha Long Bay in Vietnam as it is worried about development projects that may threaten the heritage-listed tourist …
Increased interest from Chinese investors in Vietnam
Investors have the opportunity to cooperate in many fields such as finance, green economy, e-commerce, logistics, manufacturing, and science and technology,” explained the vice chairman of Ho Chi Minh …
US ambassador to Vietnam says US arms manufacturers could help boost Vietnam’s military capabilities
The U.S. ambassador to Vietnam says U.S. arms manufacturers could help the southeast Asian country build up its armed forces …
Japan’s Genki Sushi casts wider overseas net in U.S., Southeast Asia
TOKYO — Genki Global Dining Concepts, a conveyor-belt sushi chain operator, will ramp up expansion overseas, targeting markets with growing populations such as Vietnam and the U.S. state of Texas.
US ambassador to Vietnam says US arms manufacturers could help Vietnam build up its armed forces
The U.S. ambassador to Vietnam says U.S. arms manufacturers could help the southeast Asian country build up its armed forces …
Vietnam PM says arms expo is a message of peace, cooperation and development
Vietnam is seeking to expand its international defence cooperation to build trust and prevent wars, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Thursday at the opening of Vietnam’s second international …