ASEAN, China, Hong Kong cooperate for first time in textile industry

ASEAN, China, Hong Kong cooperate for first time in textile industry

The China National Textile and Apparel Council, the ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX), the Textile Council of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles (HKGCOT) signed their first memorandum of understanding on cooperation at a ceremony in Hong Kong on Thursday.

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

Australia’s Northern Territory - a land of great potential

Australia’s Northern Territory - a land of great potential

Australia’s Northern Territory is a land rich in resources, with many favorable conditions for the development of agriculture and tourism. It possesses huge untapped potential, and has high demand for labor and construction materials for infrastructure development.

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

Thai, Malaysian PMs discuss tourism cooperation

Thai, Malaysian PMs discuss tourism cooperation

Tourism cooperation under the “Six Countries, One Destination” initiative, rising airfares and investment in the food industry were among the topics discussed at a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday.

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

Vietnam, US to see greater cooperation in technology: expert

Vietnam, US to see greater cooperation in technology: expert

As Vietnam and the U.S. continue to expand cooperation in technology, the former needs to prepare sufficient foundations to acquire new technologies from American partners, said Prof. Dr. Nguyen Mai, chairman of Vietnam's Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE).

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

Seven bilateral cooperation pacts inked as Singapore PM visits Vietnam

Seven bilateral cooperation pacts inked as Singapore PM visits Vietnam

Vietnam and Singapore signed seven documents on further strengthening multifaceted cooperation in Hanoi Monday in the presence of their respective prime ministers, Pham Minh Chinh and Lee Hsien Loong.

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

Australian Foreign Minister makes second Vietnam visit to boost ties

Australian Foreign Minister makes second Vietnam visit to boost ties

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has begun a three-day (August 22-24) Vietnam visit to further strengthen bilateral relations.

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

HCMC calls for Israeli investments in high-tech sectors

HCMC calls for Israeli investments in high-tech sectors

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, is encouraging Israeli businesses to invest in high-tech industries such as the digital economy, science-technology, high-tech agriculture, and renewable energy.

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

Italy endorses Vietnam-EU investment protection pact

Italy endorses Vietnam-EU investment protection pact

The Italian Parliament has ratified the Vietnam-EU Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), Italian President Sergio Mattarella said to Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong in Rome Wednesday.

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

S Korea shipbuilders bank on Vietnam as nations plan to double two-way trade

S Korea shipbuilders bank on Vietnam as nations plan to double two-way trade

Major South Korean shipbuilders Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai are eyeing fresh energy from Vietnam as the two countries seek to double bilateral trade by 2030 to $150 billion.

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

US state Nebraska, Binh Duong province ink multifaceted cooperation pact

US state Nebraska, Binh Duong province ink multifaceted cooperation pact

Nebraska, a Midwestern state in the U.S., and Vietnam’s southern industrial province of Binh Duong have agreed to step up cooperation in many areas.

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

Vietnam, South Korea to double trade to $150 bln by 2030

Vietnam, South Korea to double trade to $150 bln by 2030

Vietnam and South Korea agreed on Friday to make joint efforts to almost double bilateral trade to $150 billion by 2030 and deepen their multi-faceted cooperation.

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

South Korean President okays $4 bln ODA for Vietnam

South Korean President okays $4 bln ODA for Vietnam

Visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has agreed to provide Vietnam with $4 billion in official development assistance by 2030.

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

Logistics sector insider calls for joint efforts to cut high costs

Logistics sector insider calls for joint efforts to cut high costs

Logistics enterprises in Vietnam should join hands to lower high logistics costs and improve the industry’s competitiveness, CEO Cap Trong Cuong of Vietnam Container Shipping JSC said on Tuesday.

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

Vietnam now largest investment destination for Japanese giant Aeon

Vietnam now largest investment destination for Japanese giant Aeon

Vietnam has become Aeon's largest foreign investment market, and Japan’s largest retailer plans to continue its expansion in the country, Aeon Group executive chairman Akio Yoshida said on Saturday.

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

Leading stationery maker Thien Long speeds up digitalization with HSBC solutions

Leading stationery maker Thien Long speeds up digitalization with HSBC solutions

Vietnam's top stationery producer Thien Long Group has kicked off a cooperation program with HSBC Bank Vietnam to accelerate its digitalization journey.

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

Innovation, renewables, hi-tech agriculture cooperation called for Vietnam-Australia ties

Innovation, renewables, hi-tech agriculture cooperation called for Vietnam-Australia ties

Vietnam and Australia should work more closely in new areas such as innovation, renewable energy, circular and high-tech agriculture, culture, and tourism, Vietnamese Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said on Monday.

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

Russia sees Vietnam as regional key business partner: Russian Deputy PM

Russia sees Vietnam as regional key business partner: Russian Deputy PM

Russia considers Vietnam one of its key partners in Southeast Asia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said.

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

US firms show rising interest in Vietnam as global manufacturing hub

US firms show rising interest in Vietnam as global manufacturing hub

The largest-ever U.S. business mission to Vietnam that includes 52 firms is sounding out investment and business opportunities in the booming Southeast Asian country.

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

South-central Vietnam seeks to attract huge investment from India

South-central Vietnam seeks to attract huge investment from India

Localities in south-central Vietnam have actively expanded cooperation with Indian businesses in an effort to lure capital flow from the billion-strong market.

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

Southern developers with sufficient land reserves eye opportunities

Southern developers with sufficient land reserves eye opportunities

Real estate developers in southern Vietnam are facing a range of difficulties, and only those with large areas of land at their disposal may be able to survive.

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

Indonesia President urges new Indonesia-Vietnam flight route

Indonesia President urges new Indonesia-Vietnam flight route

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has expressed keenness on a new flight route being opened between his country and Vietnam as well as the earlier-opened route being revitalized.

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

Vietnam, Australia to boost trade, clean energy cooperation

Vietnam, Australia to boost trade, clean energy cooperation

Vietnam and Australia have refreshed their focus on trade ties and shared a commitment to cooperation in driving clean energy transformation.

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

Philippines to open Vietnam trade, investment center this year

Philippines to open Vietnam trade, investment center this year

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Vietnam will open in Ho Chi Minh City this year to enhance bilateral economic ties, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said.

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

Vietnam, Cambodia agree to boost cooperation, 11 documents signed

Vietnam, Cambodia agree to boost cooperation, 11 documents signed

Vietnam and Cambodia on Tuesday agreed to further strengthen and expand their friendship and cooperation, mainly in the economic field.

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

Vietnam seeks Qatar assistance for Halal sector development

Vietnam seeks Qatar assistance for Halal sector development

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Qatar to help promote the Halal meat industry in Vietnam as part of efforts to strengthen the bilateral relationship.

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

SME investment to gain from VAFIE, Korea Credit Guarantee Fund support

SME investment to gain from VAFIE, Korea Credit Guarantee Fund support

Vietnam’s Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE) and Korea Credit Guarantee Fund seek to jointly promote Korean SME investment in Vietnam, where giants Samsung and LG are among the leading investors.

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

AAA Insurance partners with Marsh Vietnam to expand distribution channel

AAA Insurance partners with Marsh Vietnam to expand distribution channel

AAA Insurance, a subsidiary of Bamboo Capital Group, has signed a collaboration agreement with Marsh Vietnam Insurance Broker to expand its distribution channel.

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