Vietnam foreign investors upbeat, minor niggles remain: report

Vietnam foreign investors upbeat, minor niggles remain: report

Foreign investors in Vietnam have better sentiments and are optimistic about the future, according to a report released Tuesday by the Vietnam's Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE).

Economy - Tue, March 26, 2024 | 3:05 pm

FDI businesses call for stable power supplies in Vietnam

FDI businesses call for stable power supplies in Vietnam

Foreign-invested companies in Vietnam have expressed concerns over power shortages and called on authorities to provide stable supplies for industrial parks to ensure production.

Energy - Tue, March 19, 2024 | 5:33 pm

Citi Vietnam executive elected AmCham HCMC chair for 2024

Citi Vietnam executive elected AmCham HCMC chair for 2024

Ramachandran A.S. (RamC), Citi's country officer for Vietnam, has been elected chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Ho Chi Minh City for 2024.

Companies - Fri, January 12, 2024 | 8:52 pm

AES Vietnam president elected AmCham Hanoi chair for 2024

AES Vietnam president elected AmCham Hanoi chair for 2024

The board of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi (AmCham Hanoi) has elected president of energy firm AES Vietnam, Joseph Uddo, as its new chairman for 2024.

Companies - Thu, January 4, 2024 | 3:46 pm

AES, Citi, CocaCola, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, Meta win AmCham CSR awards

AES, Citi, CocaCola, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, Meta win AmCham CSR awards

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) has recognized 33 members for carrying out high quality, sustainable corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs in Vietnam.

Companies - Thu, December 7, 2023 | 3:21 pm

Power shortages unallowable in any case: PM Chinh

Power shortages unallowable in any case: PM Chinh

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed government agencies not to allow a repetition of power shortages under any circumstances in the year ahead.

Economy - Sun, October 29, 2023 | 2:15 pm

Legal bottlenecks still cumbersome, FDI reps tell PM

Legal bottlenecks still cumbersome, FDI reps tell PM

Administrative procedures continue to be time-consuming and approval processes cumbersome, creating hindrances and slowing down investment projects in Vietnam, foreign business representatives complained Monday.

Economy - Mon, October 16, 2023 | 7:50 pm

American companies feel welcome in Vietnam: AmCham

American companies feel welcome in Vietnam: AmCham

The U.S.-Vietnam relationship is a trustworthy and stable partnership that has led to growth, and American companies feel welcome in Vietnam, says Virginia Foote, vice chairwoman of AmCham Hanoi.

Economy - Sun, September 10, 2023 | 6:35 pm

President Biden’s Vietnam visit to witness deals worth billions of dollars

President Biden’s Vietnam visit to witness deals worth billions of dollars

A spate of deals and agreements potentially worth billions of U.S. dollars are poised to be announced during President Joe Biden’s two-day visit to Hanoi starting Sunday, Vietnam’s ambassador to the U.S. Nguyen Quoc Dung has told the press.

Economy - Sun, September 10, 2023 | 10:22 am

Firms in Vietnam adopt sustainable practices, grip onsite renewable energy

Firms in Vietnam adopt sustainable practices, grip onsite renewable energy

Companies in Vietnam are incorporating sustainable practices into their operations, advancing the adoption of renewable energy sources for their manufacturing facilities.

Energy - Tue, May 16, 2023 | 3:33 pm

Foreign drug firms expect further business improvements in Vietnam

Foreign drug firms expect further business improvements in Vietnam

Executives of foreign drug companies in Vietnam have proposed to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh legal and administrative improvements to make the market more attractive to foreign investors.

Companies - Mon, April 24, 2023 | 2:31 pm

AmCham exec plans to drive clean energy, digital economy and wellness

AmCham exec plans to drive clean energy, digital economy and wellness

Gregory Testerman was in January elected chairman of AmCham Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City for 2023. The Investor talks with him about what he will do to implement the chamber's missions.

Executive Talk - Tue, April 11, 2023 | 9:20 am

Cost-based incentives should offset global minimum tax-related preference losses: EuroCham, AmCham

Cost-based incentives should offset global minimum tax-related preference losses: EuroCham, AmCham

EuroCham and AmCham have recommended the Vietnamese government introduce cost-based incentives to offset losses of corporate income tax (CIT) preferences due to the adoption of the Global Minimum Tax (GMT).

Economy - Wed, March 22, 2023 | 10:24 am

Special consumption tax on sugary drinks not suitable: business associations

Special consumption tax on sugary drinks not suitable: business associations

Applying a special consumption tax (SCT) on sugary drinks is not suitable, EuroCham, AmCham, and the Vietnam Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Association (VBA) have said in response to a draft amended law.

Industries - Tue, March 21, 2023 | 8:48 am