Indonesian President-elect pays attention to domestic market to attract investors

Indonesian President-elect pays attention to domestic market to attract investors

The Indonesian incoming administration led by President-elect Prabowo Subianto will highlight the country’s large domestic market to attract foreign investors.

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

Vietnam policies to remain the same despite president’s resignation: VinaCapital

Vietnam policies to remain the same despite president’s resignation: VinaCapital

The surprise resignation of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong on Wednesday after being in office for only a year will have no bearing on Vietnam’s economic development or other policies, asset management firm VinaCapital has commented.

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

Vo Thi Anh Xuan appointed acting President of Vietnam

Vo Thi Anh Xuan appointed acting President of Vietnam

Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has been appointed acting President again starting Thursday, as the parliament endorsed President Vo Van Thuong's resignation.

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

Prabowo Subianto elected new president of Indonesia

Prabowo Subianto elected new president of Indonesia

Indonesia’s General Elections Commission (KPU) on Wednesday officially declared Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto the winner of the 2024 presidential election.

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

Vietnam President Vo Van Thuong steps down

Vietnam President Vo Van Thuong steps down

Vietnam's Party Central Committee has accepted State President Vo Van Thuong's resignation.

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

Vietnam urges Germany to ratify Europe-Vietnam investment protection pact soon

Vietnam urges Germany to ratify Europe-Vietnam investment protection pact soon

Germany should soon ratify the Europe-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), three top leaders of Vietnam said to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier during the latter’s two-day Vietnam visit.

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

Vietnam most attractive semiconductor destination for U.S. investors: association leader

Vietnam most attractive semiconductor destination for U.S. investors: association leader

Vietnam has become the most attractive destination for U.S. investors in the semiconductor industry and could play a role as a strategic partner in workforce supply, president and CEO of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) John Neuffer said on Thursday.

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

Widen investment, role in Vietnam, President tells Apple, Boeing

Widen investment, role in Vietnam, President tells Apple, Boeing

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong has asked U.S.-based tech giants Apple and Boeing to make greater investments and step up their roles in Vietnam.

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

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 President to attend Belt and Road Forum in China next week

Vietnam President to attend Belt and Road Forum in China next week

President Vo Van Thuong will lead a Vietnamese delegation to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, China on October 17-20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday.

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

US President Biden to visit Vietnam on September 10

US President Biden to visit Vietnam on September 10

U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Vietnam from September 10-11 at the invitation of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the Southeast Asian country's top leader.

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

Vietnamese President visits Europe

Vietnamese President visits Europe

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong left Hanoi Sunday morning to pay an official visit to Austria, make a state-level visit to Italy, and tour the Vatican until July 28.

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

Major S Korean banks keen on Vietnam expansion

Major S Korean banks keen on Vietnam expansion

Six South Korean banks are waiting for the State Bank of Vietnam’s approval to upgrade and expand their presence in the country.

Banking - 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

Toyota Vietnam has new president

Toyota Vietnam has new president

Keita Nakano has been named Toyota Motor Vietnam president, succeeding Hiroyuki Ueda, the Japanese carmaker announced Friday.

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

Nguyen Xuan Phuc leaves State President position

Nguyen Xuan Phuc leaves State President position

The National Assembly, Vietnam's legislative body, voted and agreed to let Nguyen Xuan Phuc resign from the position of State President on Wednesday.

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

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc resigns

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc resigns

The Party Central Committee has agreed to let Nguyen Xuan Phuc resign as a Politburo member, Party Central Committee member, and State President per his wish.

Politics - 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, Korea elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam, Korea elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam and South Korea have upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations.

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

Vietnamese President urges APEC to iron out differences, facilitate growth

Vietnamese President urges APEC to iron out differences, facilitate growth

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc called on APEC members to smooth out differences, increase dialogue and coordinate actions to serve the bloc’s common interests and goals.

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

Sembcorp gets license to build 294-ha industrial park in Mekong Delta

Sembcorp gets license to build 294-ha industrial park in Mekong Delta

Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries received an investment license Monday to develop a new industrial park in Can Tho city, its first in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.

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