Amid the country’s soaring economic growth and the tendency of many high achievers to ‘brag’, many people are struggling to simply keep their heads above water.
In Vietnam, ‘flexers’ tout US degrees, status, wealth as the economy soars. Others barely sleep
Amid the country’s soaring economic growth and the tendency of many high achievers to ‘brag’, many people are struggling to simply keep their heads above water.
Indonesia and Vietnam make giant progress in ratifying EEZ boundaries in South China Sea
Indonesia and Vietnam are working towards ratifying the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) agreement in the South China Sea, said Indonesia’s Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation chairman, Dr …
Vietnam PM says government targeting 9% growth in second half
HANOI (Bloomberg): Vietnam aims to boost economic growth to “about 9%” in the second half of the year as the government will maintain its gross domestic product growth target for 2023, Prime Minister …
Economist points out challenges in Vietnam’s personal financial market
There remains a lack of competence when it comes to handling debt in Vietnam, with the proliferation of black credit serving as the most prominent example, according to economist Can Van Luc.
TikTok yet to fully clarify its violations in Vietnam
Vietnam has not been unable to announce the results of its inspection of TikTok’s operations in the country as the Chinese owned short-form video platform has yet to fully clarify its violations.
Vietnam PM says government economic growth target to remain unchanged at 6.5%
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed Vietnam’s objective to maintain its growth target of 6.5% for 2023. Additionally, the government is making efforts to achieve an economic expansion of …
New expectations in Vietnam – US economic relations
Earlier this year, representatives from more than 50 US companies and corporations visited Vietnam to seek investment and business opportunities under an annual program organised by the US-ASEAN …
Vietnam to consider direct power purchase agreement for renewable energy
HANOI (Bernama-Xinhua): Vietnam will consider a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism between renewable power generators and large electricity users without going through its state utility …
Starbucks Vietnam: Why the US chain cannot crack a coffee-loving nation
Tu Anh Le loves going to the Starbucks at the buzzing heart of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City. The 26-year-old and her friends dress up for the occasion and take selfies at the cafe. “Pictures at …