Prospects remain bright for Vietnam economy despite geopolitical conflicts: UOB

Prospects remain bright for Vietnam economy despite geopolitical conflicts: UOB

With performance in the first quarter coming within expectations and a positive start to 2024, prospects for Vietnam this year remain positive despite downside risks stemming from geopolitical tensions, Singapore-based UOB said in a note.

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

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, Turkey look to upgrade ties, lift two-way trade to $4 bln

Vietnam, Turkey look to upgrade ties, lift two-way trade to $4 bln

Vietnam and Turkey should work on mechanisms to deepen bilateral ties, including studying the possibility of elevating them to a new height, given the wishes of both sides, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested.

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

US chip firm Synopsys, Danang city to cooperate in workforce training

US chip firm Synopsys, Danang city to cooperate in workforce training

Synopsys, a leading chip business based in California, and the authorities of Vietnam’s central city of Danang, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on workforce training for the semiconductor industry.

Companies - 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

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

Vietnam president to visit Japan next week, relationship upgrade eyed

Vietnam president to visit Japan next week, relationship upgrade eyed

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse will pay a four-day (November 27-30) official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese State, Vietnam’s foreign ministry announced Wednesday.

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

Vietnam president’s China visit to help enhance infrastructure connectivity

Vietnam president’s China visit to help enhance infrastructure connectivity

Vietnamese State President Vo Van Thuong’s China visit will help boost economic and trade ties and further enhance infrastructure connectivity between the two countries, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu.

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

Help Vietnamese firms join Japanese supply chain: PM

Help Vietnamese firms join Japanese supply chain: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the Japanese government to facilitate further participation of Vietnamese businesses in Japan’s global supply chain.

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

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

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

Vo Van Thuong appointed Vietnam’s new President

Vo Van Thuong appointed Vietnam’s new President

The National Assembly on Thursday appointed Vo Van Thuong, a Politburo member, as Vietnam's State President for the term 2021-2026.

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

Seventh industrial park breaks ground in Thua Thien-Hue

Seventh industrial park breaks ground in Thua Thien-Hue

Construction commenced Friday on the VND2,600 billion ($105 million) Gilimex Industrial Park in Huong Thuy township, the seventh in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

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