U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Danang for six-day Vietnam visit
HCMC – America’s aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan arrived at Tien Sa port in the central beach city of Danang today, June 25, for a six-day friendship visit to Vietnam. This is the third Vietnam visit by a U.S. aircraft carrier since 2018. Pham Thu Hang, spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign
Bracing for acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities are expected to be intense across various production and business sectors due to inflation, liquidity woes and the hardships faced by numerous businesses. This is an opportunity for M&A investors to secure better deals. Real estate sector Keppel
HCMC to apply new mechanism with NA’s approval
HCMC – HCMC, as a special-class city, has received approval from the National Assembly to pilot a new mechanism and special policies for development and promises to make every effort to implement it effectively. As the majority of the deputies present at the sitting voted in favor, the National
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
