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Image: Encourage creativity and provide young people with opportunities

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,

Image: There have been several defaults on corporate bonds in Vietnam

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.

Image: Vietnam is still searching for strange and expensive chili peppers

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?

Image: NA approves extending e-visa validity from 30 to 90 days

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

Image: S.Korean president’s visit establishes new milestone in Vietnam-South Korea relations

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

Image: Fruit, vegetable exports skyrocket in H1

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

Image: Standard Chartered forecasts Vietnam’s 2030 export revenue to reach US$620 billion

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

Image: Businesses spend VND87 trillion redeeming bonds

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

Image: Vietnam, S.Korea look to US$150 billion in two-way trade by 2030

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

Image: Draft decree on auto registration fee reduction submitted to Government

Draft decree on auto registration fee reduction submitted to Government

HCMC – The Ministry of Finance has sent a draft decree to the Government, proposing a 50% registration fee cut for domestically manufactured and assembled cars. The ministry submitted the draft Government decree after receiving feedback from the Ministry of Justice on its contents. If approved by

Image: Automechanika HCMC kicks off

Automechanika HCMC kicks off

HCMC – The fifth Automechanika HCMC, an automotive service industry trade fair, has been opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in District 7 today, June 23. During three days of the show, over 460 exhibitors present the industry’s latest products, services and technologies

Image: S.Korean business leaders come to Vietnam as President begins three-day visit

S.Korean business leaders come to Vietnam as President begins three-day visit

HCMC – Chairpersons of South Korean corporations such as Samsung Electronics, SK, Hyundai Motor, LG, and Lotte are accompanying President Yoon Suk-yeol during his three-day visit to Vietnam starting June 22. The business delegation consists of over 200 representatives from various sectors