Vietnam to train 100,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030

Vietnam to train 100,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030

The government plans to train between 50,000 and 100,000 high-skilled workers in the 2025-2030 period as Vietnam braces for a fresh investment wave to sweep its semiconductor industry.

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

Vietnam doing the right things for increased foreign investment flows: Cargill exec

Vietnam doing the right things for increased foreign investment flows: Cargill exec

Vietnam’s ongoing investments in roads, waterways and ports will boost economic efficiency and attract more foreign investments, says Duc Thang Pham, managing director of Cargill Animal Nutrition Thailand and Vietnam.

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

Boeing representatives visit Vietnamese private conglomerate Thaco

Boeing representatives visit Vietnamese private conglomerate Thaco

Boeing representatives visited Thaco Industries' factory in Quang Nam province in mid September while the group was seeking suppliers in Vietnam, the European-American Market Department reported on Wednesday.

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

SpaceX plans to expand investment in Vietnam

SpaceX plans to expand investment in Vietnam

SpaceX plans to expand its investment in Vietnam to provide Starlink (satellite internet) services, the country's government news portal quoted Tim Hughes, senior vice president in charge of government relations and global business at SpaceX, as saying.

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

Vietnam PM calls for US hi-tech investment, sees deals sealed

Vietnam PM calls for US hi-tech investment, sees deals sealed

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has once again called on American companies to invest in Vietnam with a focus on high technology in order to realize the U.S. commitment to a strong, independent, resilient and prosperous Vietnam.

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

Vietnam urges haste in U.S. recognition of market economy status

Vietnam urges haste in U.S. recognition of market economy status

Vietnam has officially requested the U.S. to recognize it as a market economy and urged expedited processing of relevant procedures.

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

Vietnam to see new quality US investment wave following relationship upgrade

Vietnam to see new quality US investment wave following relationship upgrade

The recent upgrade of Vietnam-U.S. ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership is expected to ignite a new wave of investment from America in the Southeast Asian country, which has proven its resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic and global economic doldrums, experts have said.

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

Rare earths an ‘exciting’ area of Vietnam-US cooperation: ambassador

Rare earths an ‘exciting’ area of Vietnam-US cooperation: ambassador

The U.S. sees Vietnam as a potential critical nexus in global supply chains when it comes to critical minerals and rare earth elements, and it’s an “exciting” area of cooperation, U.S. ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper has said.

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

Vietnam, US issue joint leaders’ statement

Vietnam, US issue joint leaders’ statement

Leaders of Vietnam and the US have issued a Joint Leaders’ Statement on elevating the Vietnam-U.S. ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of President Joe Biden’s state visit to Vietnam from September 10-11.

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

US to help Vietnam boost semiconductor industry development

US to help Vietnam boost semiconductor industry development

Recognizing that Vietnam can play a critical role in building resilient semiconductor supply chains, the US has announced a set of new initiatives to strengthen bilateral sci-tech ties.

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

Vietnam-US ties elevated to highest level - comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam-US ties elevated to highest level - comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and the U.S. have agreed to raise bilateral ties to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership, the highest in Vietnam’s diplomatic hierarchy, during President Joe Biden’s ongoing state visit to Hanoi.

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

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

President Biden starts Hanoi visit to boost Vietnam-US ties

President Biden starts Hanoi visit to boost Vietnam-US ties

U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Hanoi on Sunday afternoon, beginning a two-day visit that aims to bring U.S.-Vietnam relations to a new height.

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

Vietnam firms anticipate robust export opportunities from President Biden's visit

Vietnam firms anticipate robust export opportunities from President Biden's visit

Vietnam's wood, farm produce and other products are waiting for opportunities to expand their exports to the U.S. after President Biden's visit.

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

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 - 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

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

Clear laws, procedures will convince US firms to make long term investments: Freshfields lawyer

Clear laws, procedures will convince US firms to make long term investments: Freshfields lawyer

An open and predictable investment environment will convince U.S. companies to make long term investments in Vietnam, as opposed to other emerging markets in the Indo-Pacific or even closer to home, said Eric Johnson, a counsel at law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in a talk with The Investor on the occasion of President Joe Biden's state visit to Vietnam from September 10-11.

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

US solar energy firm Sun Pacific seals distribution deal with Vietnam producer

US solar energy firm Sun Pacific seals distribution deal with Vietnam producer

Sun Pacific Power Corp. (SPPC) has signed an exclusive contract to purchase and distribute solar panels in the U.S. on behalf of its Vietnam-based partner GEP New Energy Co.

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

Vietnam PM meets US, EC leaders within G7 Summit

Vietnam PM meets US, EC leaders within G7 Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met U.S. President Joe Biden and President of the European Council (EC) Charles Michel on Saturday, within the framework of the expanded summit of the Group of Seven (G7).

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

New US corporate client to buy Boviet Solar panels

New US corporate client to buy Boviet Solar panels

U.S. renewable energy developer Vesper Energy has signed a deal to buy 861-megawatt solar modules from Vietnam-headquartered manufacturer Boviet Solar.

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

'New era’ in Southeast Asia ties with US, says Biden

'New era’ in Southeast Asia ties with US, says Biden

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday a first summit in Washington D.C. with ASEAN leaders marked the launch of a "new era" in the relationship between the U.S. and 10 Southeast Asian countries.

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