Biden to sign strategic partnership deal with Vietnam in Sep: Politico

Biden to sign strategic partnership deal with Vietnam in Sep: Politico

U.S. President Joe Biden will sign a strategic partnership agreement with Vietnam during a state visit to the Southeast Asian country in mid-September, Politico reported, citing three people with knowledge of the deal's planning.

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

Vietnam venture capital firm ThinkZone eyes $50 mln for third fund

Vietnam venture capital firm ThinkZone eyes $50 mln for third fund

Vietnamese venture capital company ThinkZone Ventures is attempting to raise its third fund, targeting $50 million to focus on early-stage startups with global potential.

Finance - 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

Vietnam International Sourcing expo lures EU business missions, global retail giants

Vietnam International Sourcing expo lures EU business missions, global retail giants

Business missions from Belgium and the Netherlands will attend the Vietnam International Sourcing 2023 expo in Ho Chi Minh City this September, seeking suppliers, partners and business opportunities.

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

Treasury Secretary Yellen backs Vietnam development

Treasury Secretary Yellen backs Vietnam development

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) is supportive of Vietnam’s growth and economic transformation, which are good for both the Vietnamese and the American people, USDT Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday.

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

Keppel, Vietnam National Innovation Center team up for innovation initiative

Keppel, Vietnam National Innovation Center team up for innovation initiative

Conglomerate Keppel Corp. and Ngee Ann Polytechnic of Singapore have teamed up with Vietnam’s National Innovation Center (NIC) to co-create innovation and entrepreneurship programs for talents in the two countries over the next three years.

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

Vietnam, S Korea are key R&D partners: President Yoon

Vietnam, S Korea are key R&D partners: President Yoon

Vietnam and South Korea have evolved from manufacturing cooperation partners to key research and development partners, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol said in Hanoi Saturday.

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

Canada leading car repair network picked VinFast’s fixing partner

Canada leading car repair network picked VinFast’s fixing partner

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has selected Certified Collision Care as its strategic partner to administer and manage the VinFast Certified Collision Repair program in Canada.

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

Australian trade minister to visit Vietnam to boost ties

Australian trade minister to visit Vietnam to boost ties

Don Farrell, Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism, is scheduled to visit Vietnam this week to enhance investment and trade relations between the two countries.

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

Stanford University, VinBrain partner to improve diagnostic imaging efficiency

Stanford University, VinBrain partner to improve diagnostic imaging efficiency

Stanford University and Vietnamese AI healthcare products firm VinBrain have signed a deal to design a state-of-the-art AI-enabled platform to advance medical diagnosis and treatments.

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

Vietnam EV maker VinFast picks U.S. Bank as partner in America

Vietnam EV maker VinFast picks U.S. Bank as partner in America

Vietnamese electric vehicle startup VinFast has selected U.S. Bank as its preferred provider of retail financing and leasing of VinFast vehicles in the U.S.

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

Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers on Asia Business Law Journal

Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers on Asia Business Law Journal

Asia Business Law Journal, a magazine focusing on the legal and regulatory environment in key Asian jurisdictions, has released its "A-List" of the 100 best practicing lawyers in Vietnam.

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

M&A 2022 landscape, outlook for 2023

M&A 2022 landscape, outlook for 2023

KPMG Vietnam partner Nguyen Cong Ai provides an insight into Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market in 2022 and outlook for 2023.

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

Allen & Overy Vietnam offices have new managing partner

Allen & Overy Vietnam offices have new managing partner

Lawyer Tina LeDinh has been appointed by Allen & Overy as managing partner of its Vietnamese offices, succeeding Adam Moncrieff.

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

Vingroup partners with Google Cloud to accelerate digital transformation

Vingroup partners with Google Cloud to accelerate digital transformation

Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup has embarked on a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to modernize and connect its systems and data at a group-wide level.

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

Grab Vietnam’s heatwave surcharge for bike partners: Group CEO

Grab Vietnam’s heatwave surcharge for bike partners: Group CEO

Grab’s heatwave surcharge on its motorbike services in Vietnam is for its partnered drivers, Grab Holdings CEO Anthony Tan said Tuesday in Hanoi.

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

S Korea, Vietnam look to $100 bln trade next year

S Korea, Vietnam look to $100 bln trade next year

Vietnam and South Korea expect bilateral trade to soar to $100 billion in 2023 from $78.1 billion last year, then to $150 billion by 2030, the Vietnamese government said.

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

US-Vietnam trade ties boast opportunities for growth: PM

US-Vietnam trade ties boast opportunities for growth: PM

The U.S. has so far invested more than $10 billion in Vietnam, but bilateral economic ties still have a lot of room for development, said Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

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