‘Bamboo diplomacy’ helps Vietnam harvest foreign relation fruits in 2023

‘Bamboo diplomacy’ helps Vietnam harvest foreign relation fruits in 2023

On the occasion of Lunar New Year 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son talks with The Investor about Vietnam's foreign policy milestones in 2023, the role of economic diplomacy and the orientation of “Vietnamese bamboo” diplomacy in the time ahead.

Politics - Sat, February 10, 2024 | 12:02 am

Standard Chartered ‘fervent supporter’ of Vietnam’s net zero ambitions: CEO

Standard Chartered ‘fervent supporter’ of Vietnam’s net zero ambitions: CEO

Standard Chartered is a fervent supporter and aligned with the Vietnamese government’s ambitions to go net zero by 2050, said Michele Wee, CEO Standard Chartered Vietnam, as the bank celebrates the 120th anniversary of its presence in the country.

Banking - Sat, February 3, 2024 | 10:21 am

Vietnam urged to prioritize building clear frameworks for offshore wind power

Vietnam urged to prioritize building clear frameworks for offshore wind power

To encourage investments in green transition, the Vietnamese government should build a clear framework for offshore wind energy, an unnamed energy firm said at the Vietnam Business Forum on the sidelines of the COP28 in Dubai, the UAE.

Energy - Tue, December 5, 2023 | 2:36 pm

Standard Chartered to finance Vietnam firms $3 bln for climate change response

Standard Chartered to finance Vietnam firms $3 bln for climate change response

Standard Chartered Vietnam has signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) valued at approximately $3 billion in sustainable financing to support five companies in Vietnam in achieving their sustainability goals.

Banking - Mon, December 4, 2023 | 4:11 pm

Vietnam, WB to promote projects worth $5-7 bln in next 3 years

Vietnam, WB to promote projects worth $5-7 bln in next 3 years

Vietnam and the World Bank have agreed to quicken the implementation of existing projects and promote game-changing projects within the framework of the latter’s $5-7 billion loans for Vietnam in the next three years.

Economy - Mon, December 4, 2023 | 10:57 am

UAE willing to share experience of building Dubai Int’l Financial Center with Vietnam: crown prince

UAE willing to share experience of building Dubai Int’l Financial Center with Vietnam: crown prince

Dubai, an emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), stands ready to share experience in building Dubai International Financial Center with Vietnam, said Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Economy - Sat, December 2, 2023 | 10:26 am

Vietnam, Turkey eye cooperation in hi-tech parks, EVs, defense industry

Vietnam, Turkey eye cooperation in hi-tech parks, EVs, defense industry

High-tech parks, electric vehicles, and the military industry hold high potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Turkey as the two countries look to upgrade their relations.

Economy - Fri, December 1, 2023 | 10:57 am

Vietnam PM to attend COP28, visit Turkey

Vietnam PM to attend COP28, visit Turkey

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation will attend the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) and pay an official visit to Turkey from November 29 to December 3.

Politics - Sat, November 25, 2023 | 10:24 am