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Gaming industry potentially a billion-dollar market

Vietnam's gaming industry generated over $600 million in revenue in 2022 and is positioning itself as a major player in the Southeast Asian market.

Another push for real estate bounce

Vietnam’s government aims to boost its real estate sector by easing bank credit and tackling legal, land, and administrative hurdles to foster market growth.

VN textile, garment sector expects better performance in Q4

Việt Nam's textile and garment industry expects to have a better performance in production and business in the fourth quarter.

Promoting blockchain applications is crucial in education: experts

Hoang Van Huay, former deputy minister of Science and Technology and chairman of the Vietnam Blockchain Association, emphasised the importance of promoting blockchain applications in universities and educational institutes.

Vietnam anticipating opportunities of semiconductor industry

Thorough preparations, especially in human resources training, are needed for Vietnam to anticipate opportunities of the semiconductor industry expected to continue growing rapidly in the coming time.

Business support to boost 2024 goals

With economic growth this year forecast to fall below the set target, the government has devised a new growth goal for next year, which will be realised by greater support for businesses.

VN tourism authority, Traveloka seal public-private cooperation deal

The Vietnam Authority of Tourism (VNAT) and travel platform Traveloka on October 31 inked a memorandum of understanding to enhance their public-private partnership (PPP) in promoting the sustainable growth of the industry in Vietnam.

Businesses a motive to develop Vietnam – US ties: Deputy PM

Nearly 30 years after the establishment of diplomatic relations, bilateral trade increased 300 folds to 124 billion USD, making the US the biggest importer of Vietnam.

Electricity generators want to sell directly to consumers, not via EVN

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has found that 24 renewable power projects want direct power purchase agreements (DPPA), while the other 17 projects are considering seeking direct buyers.

VN export and import of goods exceeds $550 billion

Vietnam's export and import turnover of goods exceeded the mark of US$550 billion after 10 months of this year.

US$5 billion Long Son petrochemical complex to operate commercially by 2024

Long Son petrochemical complex, which boasts investment capital exceeding US$5 billion, will be put into trial operation from November 2023 in Vung Tau City before churning out commercial products next yea

PM’s telegram expected to make it easier for realtors to access capital

As money is pumped into the real estate market and realtors receive bank loans, cash flow will circulate well and the national economy will improve.

Vietnamese power grid seeks nearly US$135 billion investment by 2030

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially submitted a draft plan to the Government to implement the National Power Development Plan VIII, which outlines the need of substantial investments worth US$134.7 billion by 2030.

Information about real estate prices confuses public

Many different information sources about the real estate market are released not only by professional research units but also from consultancy firms, real estate trading floors, and brokers.

Vietnam lures increased investment to innovation, startups

Vietnam is taking advantage of investment opportunities in innovation and startups, heard the Vietnam Venture Summit held by the National Innovation Centre (NIC) and the Golden Gate Ventures on October 30.

Vietnam a potential investment market for retailers

Vietnam, with a population of nearly 100 million people, is considered a potential investment market for famous retailers around the world; therefore, many foreign retailers have enhanced their investments.

Vietnam’s biggest LNG terminal becomes operational

The 1 million-tonne Thi Vai liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project, the biggest of its kind in Vietnam, was officially put into operation in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau on October 29.

Credit institutions expect to enjoy 2 per cent VAT cut next year

The VNBA made the move last week as, under a draft policy on VAT reduction for the first six months of next year, the credit institutions do not...

Market's recovery momentum remains, but facing supply pressure

While the market's recovery momentum remains, the upward movement is anticipated to encounter challenges this week due to the potential resurgence of...

Vietnam urged to speed up business environment reform

Economists have voiced concern about the slowdown of the business environment reform recently. The old required business conditions, which were removed, have returned to cause difficulties for enterprises.