Vietnam eyes 23 loans worth $4 bln from ADB for 2024-2026

Vietnam eyes 23 loans worth $4 bln from ADB for 2024-2026

The Ministry of Finance has urged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to continue its cooperation with Vietnamese authorities to boost the process of loan signings, as the lender’s 2024-2026 portfolio features 23 projects in Vietnam worth $4 billion.

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

Vietnam, Indonesia to cooperate in digital economy, EV ecosystem development

Vietnam, Indonesia to cooperate in digital economy, EV ecosystem development

Vietnam and Indonesia will expand cooperation to new fields including artificial intelligence, digital economy, green economy and renewable energy; and step up investment in developing electric vehicle (EV) ecosystems and batteries.

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

Sci-tech, innovation breakthroughs in Vietnam-US ties: diplomat

Sci-tech, innovation breakthroughs in Vietnam-US ties: diplomat

While trade and investment will have high priority in bilateral ties, science, technology and innovation can provide breakthroughs in cooperation between Vietnam and the U.S., a senior Vietnamese diplomat has said.

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

Majority of FDI firms upbeat on Vietnam’s economic resilience: HSBC

Majority of FDI firms upbeat on Vietnam’s economic resilience: HSBC

About 53% of 880 corporate respondents are prioritizing growth in Vietnam over the next two years to capitalize on opportunities, the latest HSBC survey has found.

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

UK joins CPTPP trade pact as new data shows major economic benefits

UK joins CPTPP trade pact as new data shows major economic benefits

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch signed documents in New Zealand Sunday for the UK to become the 12th signatory to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

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

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

Vietnam, Singapore boost ties in digital economy, sustainable development

Vietnam, Singapore boost ties in digital economy, sustainable development

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong agreed Thursday that the two countries will establish partnerships in the digital economy and green economy during their talks in the island state.

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

Vietnam, Singapore to strengthen digital, green partnership

Vietnam, Singapore to strengthen digital, green partnership

The official visit to Singapore by Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is expected to open up important orientations to elevate the two countries' strategic partnership, especially in digital technology and green transition.

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

Vietnam key market for Aiken Digital’s global expansion

Vietnam key market for Aiken Digital’s global expansion

Aiken Digital, a China-based provider of AI-powered corporate developing solutions, has appointed a CEO for Vietnam, saying the country is a strategic key market for the firm’s global market expansion.

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

10 mln Vietnamese products sold on Amazon in one year

10 mln Vietnamese products sold on Amazon in one year

Nearly 10 million made-in-Vietnam products were sold to global customers of Amazon between September 2021 and August 2022, says Gijae Seong, head of Amazon Global Selling Vietnam.

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

Vietnam fastest growing digital economy in Southeast Asia

Vietnam fastest growing digital economy in Southeast Asia

Vietnam is the fastest expanding digital economy in Southeast Asia, crossing Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, says a report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.

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

Viettel Cloud ecosystem launched

Viettel Cloud ecosystem launched

Military-run telecom giant Viettel launched Friday its Viettel Cloud ecosystem, becoming the largest cloud computing service provider in Vietnam.

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

RCEP to grow e-commerce in Asia: Deputy Minister

RCEP to grow e-commerce in Asia: Deputy Minister

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will help establish a large e-commerce space based on internationally accepted standards, says Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh.

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

Vietnam poised to introduce regulatory sandbox for fintech

Vietnam poised to introduce regulatory sandbox for fintech

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will accelerate work on an experimental legal framework, or sandbox, for fintech activities in banking and cashless payments, says Governor Nguyen Thi Hong.

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

Vietnam blockchain majors to set up global influence: deputy minister

Vietnam blockchain majors to set up global influence: deputy minister

Among the 200 world-leading blockchain companies, seven were founded by Vietnamese, and the government is paying close attention to the new sector, said Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Van Tung.

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

HCMC set to lead Vietnam’s digital economy expansion

HCMC set to lead Vietnam’s digital economy expansion

The southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City is supposed to take the lead in Vietnam’s digital transformation and smart city building projects, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said Friday.

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