Good chance to take overview
Electricity shortage has struck northern Vietnam over the past few weeks. From a certain perspective, however, this is a good opportunity as it has exposed the limitations of the power sector and has prompted the Government to thoroughly assess relevant issues, such as the development of power
Power cuts hurt economic growth
Sufficient power supply not only plays a strategic role in national defense and security, but also serves as the pivotal input for socio-economic development. Therefore, power outages can lead to an economic crisis. A lesson from China Two years ago, the blackouts in China not only devastated the
We are all crewmembers, not passengers, of Spaceship Earth
Michael A. Baker, a veteran astronaut of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has just participated in the VIETNAM SPACE WEEK early this month as a highly decorated speaker. He speaks with The Saigon Times in a conversation after a week-long event that wrapped up in Binh Dinh
Encourage creativity and provide young people with opportunities
Mr. Michael Koetsier is Vice President for Client Engagement at Skyrora UK Ltd., an orbital launch vehicle manufacturer that provides clients with low-cost access to space for a range of satellites. He has helped organize the Vietnam Space Week that took place this month in Hau Giang Province,
There have been several defaults on corporate bonds in Vietnam
According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), several corporate bond defaults in Vietnam have occurred.
Vietnam is still searching for strange and expensive chili peppers
In Vietnam, some chili peppers have a strange taste and are an expensive and rare specialty. Is it a chance for you to join Vietnamese market?
NA approves extending e-visa validity from 30 to 90 days
HCMC – With this approval, foreigners will be entitled to multiple entries to Vietnam within 90 days without a need to apply for a new visa. With 470 among 475 deputies present at the National Assembly (NA) sitting voting in favor, the NA this morning, June 24, passed the Amended Law revising
S.Korean president’s visit establishes new milestone in Vietnam-South Korea relations
HCMC – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong expressed his confidence that the relationship between Vietnam and South Korea will further flourish during his meeting with President Yoon Suk Yeol on June 23. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong warmly welcomed President Yoon and his spouse to
Fruit, vegetable exports skyrocket in H1
HCMC – Vietnam’s January-June fruit and vegetable exports have grown a staggering 63% compared to the same period last year at US$2.8 billion, accounting for 90% of the total in 2022. In June alone, the country has earned US$723 million from fruit and vegetable exports, soaring by 79% compared to
Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam’s 2030 export revenue to reach US$620 billion
HCMC – Vietnam is poised to become a major driver of global trade growth, with its export revenue projected to reach US$618 billion by 2030, according to a report by Standard Chartered titled “Future of Trade: New opportunities in high-growth corridors.” The report said that global trade is
Businesses spend VND87 trillion redeeming bonds
HCMC – Businesses have redeemed nearly VND87 trillion worth of bonds before their maturity since the beginning of this year, despite the difficulties in raising capital through bond issuance in the currently sluggish bond market. Data from the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA) showed that
Vietnam, S.Korea look to US$150 billion in two-way trade by 2030
HCMC – Riding on their fruitful relationship, Vietnam and South Korea have agreed to push bilateral trade up to US$150 billion by 2030. Today, Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong held talks in Hanoi with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is in Vietnam for a three-day State visit which will
