The passage of a restrictive cybersecurity law by Vietnam’s National Assembly is a giant step back—one that comes at the expense of Vietnam’s small and medium-sized businesses. As U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam from 2011 to 2014, I would console myself when faced with a diplomatic setback that Vietnam has always achieved progress by taking two […]
Read MoreMore than 61 percent of the project to build two bridges along National Road No 9 –Xekoumkam Bridge and Xethamuak Bridge – in Savannakhet province has been completed to some 61.28 percent. “We expect the bridges will be completed before the planned timeframe. Currently, we importing beam bridges from Japan to continue the construction,” the […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE — In Thailand’s Chonburi province, a smart city — also the country’s largest industrial city — is aiming to rely solely on itself for power using renewable energy sources. The Amata Smart City Chonburi, which houses 5,000 expatriates and 200,000 workers, plans to set up a Smart Grid Project and build a new waste-to-energy […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The fund then attempted to buy the said share amount between June 6 and July 5 but turned out unsuccessfully, citing “unfavorable market conditions”, according to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE). Singapore-based F&N Dairy Investments has registered to purchase 14.5 million shares of Vietnam’s largest dairy producer Vinamilk, equivalent to 1% […]
Read MoreThe Revenue Department has outlined its plan to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) in tax management to transform the tax- collecting agency into a fully digital organisation and improve efficiency. The department plans to input withholding tax, individual and corporate taxpayer information into its internal database this year to allow data analysis, the first step in its digital […]
Read MoreIn a coordination meeting on Sunday, several ministers discussed how to anticipate to the impact of the looming trade war between the United States and China, but were tight-lipped on Monday when asked to comment on the meeting’s results. The meeting was unusual because it was held on a Sunday and involved ministers beyond those overseeing trade and economics. […]
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