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Image: Vietnamese businesses need more electricity to recover production

Vietnamese businesses need more electricity to recover production

Struggling to get orders in the general situation of "hungry orders, lack of capital", businesses are now afraid of not delivering on time because of a lack of electricity. Thus, Vietnamese businesses need more electricity to recover production.

Image: 70 Michelin-honored Vietnamese restaurants and eateries in 2023 (Part 2)

70 Michelin-honored Vietnamese restaurants and eateries in 2023 (Part 2)

Following part 1, part 2 will continue to list delicious and prestigious Vietnamese restaurants and shops honored by Michelin in 2023.

Image: Retail export turnover from business to consumer (B2C) via e-commerce in Vietnam reached 3.5 billion USD in 2022

Retail export turnover from business to consumer (B2C) via e-commerce in Vietnam reached 3.5 billion USD in 2022

Retail export turnover from business to consumer (B2C) via e-commerce in Vietnam reached 3.5 billion USD in 2022Retail exports via online channels were estimated at $3.5 billion last year, up 7% compared to 2021 and may increase nearly four times to $13 billion by 2027.

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Reflections on pandemic

Many deputies expressed their views on the pandemic, highlighting both the unity and compassion shown by the population and the opportunistic behavior of some officials. They also addressed the existing legal loopholes and the need for short-term and long-term actions. The comprehensive report on

Image: An inevitable economic trend

An inevitable economic trend

Green and sustainable growth is an inevitable economic trend that localities need to follow. To restrict investment projects that can threaten the environment at the start, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has recently announced the Provincial Green Index (PGI) and considered it

Image: Economic outlook – gloomy or not?

Economic outlook – gloomy or not?

While many enterprises have in a recent survey held a negative viewpoint on the economy in the rest of 2023, official data paint another picture. The Board for Private Economic Development Research in a recent report stated that around 82% of nearly 10,000 enterprises being surveyed are downbeat

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Effective treatment for work zombies

Employees working perfunctorily, without making an effort to get out of their comfort zone, is a prevalent issue in human resource management. However, while the global average rate is only 8%, this figure is three or four times higher in Vietnamese businesses. Low job performance can have costly

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Zombie work phenomenon

Having no objectives for their jobs or future orientation, working with moderate effort, establishing no connections with colleagues and managers, making no progress, and being unwilling to learn new things are among the signs of the “zombie” phenomenon. This phenomenon is becoming increasingly

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The efficiency of the policy rate cuts

The recent moves by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to cut policy interest rates are expected to give a much-needed boost to the economy and enterprises. However, some are of the view that these moves have limited impact under the current circumstances. Drastic interest rate cuts Less than two

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Yet to hit bottom

There is still a long way to go before the Vietnamese economy can expect a significant rebound, according to HSBC experts. While the economy showed some weaknesses, Vietnam’s services sector emerged as a bright spot, partially offsetting the overall situation. Retail sales in May increased by

Image: Woes persist despite interest rate cut

Woes persist despite interest rate cut

Contrary to expectations, the stock market has remained lackluster since the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) lowered key interest rates in late May. U.S. debt factor The SBV announced its decision to cut policy interest rates again on May 23, marking the third rate reduction since mid-March. But that

Image: Vietnam set to begin work on four major road projects next week

Vietnam set to begin work on four major road projects next week

HCMC – The Government has given the go-ahead to the commencement next week of construction work on four major road projects in southern Vietnam. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has chosen June 17 as the start date of construction of an expressway connecting Chau Doc City (An Giang Province), Can