Standard Chartered and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on green financing in Vietnam and to promote the deployment of advanced clean energy in Vietnam.

According to the Vietnam International Sourcing 2024 organising board, the purchasers are making detailed procurement lists of those five product groups from potential Vietnamese suppliers.

Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City exceeded 2.86 billion USD in the first quarter of 2024, an annual increase of 35.4% and the highest recorded in three consecutive years.

High-profile international organisations are urging Vietnam to quicken its public funding as an effective fiscal policy move to attract more funding from private investors, who bemoan a lack of high-quality infrastructure works in the country.

Vietnam’s HRC (hot rolled coil) manufacturers lost one-third of market share within one year, a worrying sign, say experts.

Chair of the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (Vinasa) Nguyen Van Khoa believes that Vietnam’s digital tech firms will be able to create excellent semiconductor solutions and a green digital transformation.

Outstanding real estate as of the end of 2023 reached VND2.88 quadrillion, according to State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Vietnam’s human resources for tourism are still insufficient both in number and quality, posing a great challenge for the industry in the context of tough competition and deeper international integration.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is seeking feedback on the latest draft of a Government decree on the development of self-consumed rooftop solar power.

Some analysts have suggested removing the gold monopoly in order to stabilize domestic gold prices, but the removal will not be enough to reach that end.

While South Korea’s seafood exports to Vietnam enjoy a zero duty, Vietnamese shrimp exporters are encountering a major restriction from entering the South Korean market, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The eighth national power development plan (Plan 8) was released many months ago, but policies to implement the plan still need supplementation and improvement.

The VN Civil Aviation Authority held a meeting with representatives of airlines to consider increasing flights and seats and offering flexible airfare to meet the travel demand during the upcoming National Reunification Day and May Day holidays.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee has asked the Government and the Prime Minister to investigate gold trading firms to promptly address any violations in business activities and possible market manipulation, amid soaring domestic prices.

The report studies the essential factors that define the region's appeal as the best location for offshore services and sheds light on the significant changes in the industry.

Cross-border beauty and personal care is a huge market for Vietnamese companies thanks to the growing realisation of gender equality in which more women are immersing themselves in the workforce globally.

Several of Vietnam’s banks are gearing up to list on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, indicating a notable growth trajectory and an opportunity for capital augmentation.

McDonald's Vietnam has received the Golden Dragon Award for six consecutive years for its impressive achievements in the journey towards a green economy and sustainable development.

The exchange rates offered by the major banks have all hit the prescribed ceiling.

Marine resources, plus sun and wind power, can offer great opportunities to Vietnam in producing and using green hydrogen for sustainable development.