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

Vietnam can expand underground, sea, air spaces for growth: PM

Vietnam can expand underground, sea, air spaces for growth: PM

Vietnam can expand its underground, sea and air spaces to boost socio-economic growth, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at a conference Wednesday.

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

Vietnam-Vladivostosk-Moscow railway, sea route inaugurated

Vietnam-Vladivostosk-Moscow railway, sea route inaugurated

A transport route connecting a sea route between Vietnam and Russia's largest port Vladivostok with a railway between Vladivostok and Moscow, was inaugurated Tuesday.

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

Grocery retailers see rapid expansion on surging Vietnam demand

Grocery retailers see rapid expansion on surging Vietnam demand

Many mass grocery retailers are expanding in Vietnam, capitalizing on the country's fast-growing grocery sector and increased food spending.

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

Malaysia hits million int'l arrivals, tops Southeast Asia

Malaysia hits million int'l arrivals, tops Southeast Asia

Malaysia, since its border reopening on April 1, has managed to attract over a million foreign tourists, thrice higher than Vietnam and leading Southeast Asia post-pandemic.

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

Thach Khe iron mine project must be scrapped: experts

Thach Khe iron mine project must be scrapped: experts

The gigantic Thach Khe mining project in Ha Tinh should be abandoned as it would seriously damage the environment and impact local living conditions, a former top leader of the central province said.

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