Vietnam high tech sector appealing to FDI firms: analysts

Vietnam high tech sector appealing to FDI firms: analysts

High technology is continuing to attract foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam this year, which in turn will give a boost to the country’s economic growth, analysts have said.

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

Vietnam striving to address foreign investors’ concerns: deputy minister

Vietnam striving to address foreign investors’ concerns: deputy minister

The Vietnamese government is making tireless efforts to address major concerns of foreign investors as the country competes for investment in important industries, said a deputy investment minister.

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

Change approach, welcome Chinese hi-tech investments: expert

Change approach, welcome Chinese hi-tech investments: expert

Vietnam should no longer be wary that Chinese investments tend to be of low-quality, using outdated technology. Instead it should actively welcome Chinese investors with cutting-edge technologies, said an expert.

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

Vietnam president asks for US recognition of market economy status by bypassing ‘rigid’ rules

Vietnam president asks for US recognition of market economy status by bypassing ‘rigid’ rules

Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong has called on the U.S. government to recognize the country’s status as a market economy with political will and by omitting rigid regulations so that a recent double upgrade of relations can be fully exploited.

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

US committed to tech development, workforce training support for Vietnam: envoy

US committed to tech development, workforce training support for Vietnam: envoy

The U.S. is committed to helping Vietnam with technology development and workforce training to tap opportunities arising from the latest upgrade in bilateral ties, said ambassador Marc Knapper.

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

Dutch PM visit enhances Vietnam-Netherlands hi-tech, green growth cooperation

Dutch PM visit enhances Vietnam-Netherlands hi-tech, green growth cooperation

A two-day visit by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to Hanoi has helped strengthen bilateral cooperation in a wide range of issues, particular high technology, green growth, and climate change adaptation.

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

Upgraded US ties could kick off Vietnamese startups in new technologies: VinaCapital

Upgraded US ties could kick off Vietnamese startups in new technologies: VinaCapital

The recent upgrade of Vietnam-US ties to that of a comprehensive strategic partnership is likely to encourage Vietnamese startups in new technologies including IT, semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence, says VinaCapital.

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

Vietnam, US in position to discuss sensitive issues like market economy status: ambassador

Vietnam, US in position to discuss sensitive issues like market economy status: ambassador

Following an unprecedented double upgrade of diplomatic ties, Vietnam and the U.S. are in a position to have the most open and frank dialogues about sensitive and uncomfortable issues related to trade and investment, including the recognition of Vietnam as a market economy, U.S. ambassador to the Southeast Asian country Marc Knapper has stated.

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