Malaysia tackles food security challenges

Malaysia tackles food security challenges

Empowering local communities in the agriculture sector to attract young people to this field is one of the measures taken by Malaysia to address labour shortage while also contributing to tackling challenges in food security.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Deglobalization among new FDI challenges, opportunities for Vietnam

Deglobalization among new FDI challenges, opportunities for Vietnam

Vietnam faces new FDI challenges amidst recent global and regional developments including a deglobalization trend that requires it raise its competitiveness, says KPMG Vietnam partner Nguyen Cong Ai.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam economy confronts 'headwinds' and 'whirlwinds': expert

Vietnam economy confronts 'headwinds' and 'whirlwinds': expert

The Vietnamese economy is facing two external ‘headwinds’ and two internal ‘whirlwinds’, said Vo Tri Thanh, director of the Institute for Brand and Competitiveness Strategy (BCSI).

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam’s industrial real estate sector faces tough times in 2023-2024

Vietnam’s industrial real estate sector faces tough times in 2023-2024

Vietnam’s industrial real estate sector is likely to face challenges when new supplies fall due to due to delayed approval processes, said leading Vietnamese broker VNDirect Securities.

Industrial real estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Economic challenges forecast to linger in Vietnam

Economic challenges forecast to linger in Vietnam

Vietnam’s economy is likely to face more difficulties in the second quarter amid prolonged global headwinds and after slow growth of 3.32% in the first quarter, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) said.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Global minimum tax - opportunities and challenges for Vietnam

Global minimum tax - opportunities and challenges for Vietnam

Adoption of the global minimum tax (GMT) will bring both opportunities and challenges for Vietnam in attracting foreign investment, wrote Huong Vu, co-head of the Vietnam Business Forum's (VBF) Tax & Customs Working Group.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Colors of the world and Vietnam's economies

Colors of the world and Vietnam's economies

The Vietnamese and global economies experienced major fluctuations in 2022. Let’s look back at how the economic pictures have altered in recent years and predict prospects for 2023.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam's top 10 economic highlights in 2022

Vietnam's top 10 economic highlights in 2022

2022 has been a year of positive economic recovery in Vietnam, with many new records achieved, though coupled with unprecedented challenges. Here are 10 outstanding economic events of the year as voted by The Investor.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam boasts huge potential for wellness tourism development

Vietnam boasts huge potential for wellness tourism development

In recent years, people have grown used to the term "wellness life" or "healthy life". This trend has grown stronger since the appearance of Covid-19, resulting in a higher demand for a healthy life.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam GDP growth may reach 7.9-8.1%: experts

Vietnam GDP growth may reach 7.9-8.1%: experts

With Vietnam bringing inflation under control, its economic expansion can be 7.9-8.1% this year, according to the BIDV Training and Research Institute.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7