WHEN it comes to tech startup hubs in South-East Asia, entrepreneurs sometimes look past Malaysia to the lure of Singapore’s vibrant financial centre or Indonesia’s attractiveness as the region’s largest economy. They shouldn’t, said a former Microsoft Corp executive who’s now in charge of driving the country’s digital economy. Policy makers are serious about developing […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Experience from Nordic countries in governance and economic development can be be good example for Vietnam. That was stated in the seminar “The Socio-Economic Nordic Model – Achievements and Experiences”, organized by the Nordic Embassies in Hanoi (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) together with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, on the occasion […]
Read MoreSpeaking at the 16th ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM)-EU Trade Commissioner Consultations in Singapore on Friday, Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita outlined the desired impact a free trade agreement (FTA) between ASEAN and the European Union would have on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the palm oil industry. “The FTA between ASEAN and EU must contain programs […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – With a population of more than 93 million, of whom more than half are under the age of 30, Vietnam’s food and beverage industry has been getting the attention of foreign investors, experts said. Besides, as a tropical agricultural country with a diverse source of raw materials for the industry, Vietnam is one […]
Read MoreThailand’s unemployment rose by 61,000 jobless workers in February from a year earlier, with bachelor’s degree holders maintaining the highest unemployment rate, according to the latest survey. The National Statistical Office reported on Thurday that 491,000 workers were left unemployed in February, representing 1.3% of the 38.42-million-strong workforce. There were 329,000 workers awaiting seasonal work, according […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Vietnamese leather and footwear producers are focusing on adding value to their export products and promoting the development of supporting industries, according to Deputy Chairman of the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO) Diep Thanh Kiet. During the Vietnam Footwear Summit held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21, Kiet said […]
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