The Hanoitimes – Both the EU and Vietnam have huge potential for cooperation in various fields, including politics, security, economy, culture, and peace-keeping activities. Vietnam is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing economies in Asia, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell. […]
Read MoreLeading tour specialist Wendy Wu Tours last week officially launched a new cruise service linking Can Tho, in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, with Phnom Penh. The route will be serviced by the Victoria Mekong, a 35-cabin, four-star cruise ship. The ship has a 360-degree-view restaurant on the upper deck as well as shopping stores, […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The World Bank has revised up its growth forecast for Vietnam from 6.5% to 6.8% in 2019. Vietnam’s economy is projected to expand 6.8 – 6.9% in 2019, becoming the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia and one of the fastest in the world, according to experts at a year-end meeting held by […]
Read MoreKasikornbank (KBank) has applied for a licence to open a branch each in Vietnam, Indonesia and Myanmar as part of its continued overseas business expansion, president Kattiya Indaravijaya said on Friday (December 13). She expects the bank to be awarded at least one of these licences next year. There is a high chance that the […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Among the incentives, the government is urged to lower the special consumption tax for locally made parts to help them reduce prices to compete with foreign manufacturers. Difficulties caused by the new import tax exemption policy and the small size of the domestic market have forced Vietnamese automobile manufacturers to ask for more […]
Read MoreVietnam has decided to import an additional 200 MW of electricity from Laos next year amid possible power shortages. The country’s decision comes amid concerns that it may suffer energy shortages from 2020. Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade estimated that the country would experience a shortage of 3.7 billion kWh in 2021, which will […]
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