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Image: AmCham Selects New National Chair for 2022

AmCham Selects New National Chair for 2022

Mr. Rockhold has been living and working in Vietnam since 1992 and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Chan May LNG JSC to implement climate change projects and help Vietnam meet its energy security needs.

Image: Vietnam Likely to Have Current Surplus in 2022, HSBC Says

Vietnam Likely to Have Current Surplus in 2022, HSBC Says

While favourable base effects partly explained the surprisingly high growth, the level of exports nonetheless returned to the pre-Delta variant level. Among the most affected sectors, textiles have gradually recovered (up 25% y-o-y), but the footwear industry is still impacted (down 14% y-o-y).

Image: Vietnam, South Korea reaffirm commitment to realize US$100-billion trade turnover

Vietnam, South Korea reaffirm commitment to realize US$100-billion trade turnover

The two countries would continue to bolster cooperation in a multilateral framework, especially in fully implementing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), set to take effect on January 1, 2022.

Image: Vietnam launches business information portal

Vietnam launches business information portal

The portal aims to meet the growing needs of businesses in accessing official market data and searching for partners globally to enhance their competitiveness.

Image: Vietnam’s Ability to Weather External Shocks Has Faded in 2021, HSBC Says

Vietnam’s Ability to Weather External Shocks Has Faded in 2021, HSBC Says

Fading protection in 2021. Vietnam’s ability to guard against external risks has been strong over the years, thanks to its shift to a current account surplus, as its trade surplus widened. However, the protection is fading in 2021.

Image: Fitch Affirms Outlook on Standard Chartered Vietnam at Positive

Fitch Affirms Outlook on Standard Chartered Vietnam at Positive

Fitch’s ratings are driven by the institutional support from100% shareholder, Standard Chartered Bank, for Standard Chartered Vietnam given itsimportant role in the group's broader South-East Asia strategy.

Image: 4 Common Myths To Avoid When Building A Start-Up

4 Common Myths To Avoid When Building A Start-Up

I chatted with Vietnam-based founders and investors to find out the most common “thinking traps” that cost a company valuable time and money.

Image: New ADB Facility to Help South East Asia Revive Tourism and Boost Sustainable, Inclusive Investments

New ADB Facility to Help South East Asia Revive Tourism and Boost Sustainable, Inclusive Investments

The pandemic exacerbated growing inequalities between skilled and unskilled workers, hurting low-skilled workers as well as middle-skilled workers, whose jobs face automation or being moved elsewhere.

Image: The 21 Most Read Vietcetera International Stories Of 2021

The 21 Most Read Vietcetera International Stories Of 2021

From daily news coverage and COVID-19 updates to features on Vietnamese food and first-person essays, here are the stories our readers loved most this year.

Image: Vietnam All Set To Welcome New Year With Loosened Quarantine Rules, Flight Resumption

Vietnam All Set To Welcome New Year With Loosened Quarantine Rules, Flight Resumption

Starting January 1, fully vaccinated travelers coming to Vietnam will be allowed to do a 3-day home quarantine, four days shorter than previously implemented.

Image: How Vietnam’s Sidewalk Economy Makes Money

How Vietnam’s Sidewalk Economy Makes Money

In Ho Chi Minh City alone, street vendors and other sidewalk businesses generate a whopping 11 to 13% of the city’s overall GDP.

Image: Hot Jobs In Cool Economy — A Look Into Vietnam’s Labor Market And Future Hiring Trends

Hot Jobs In Cool Economy — A Look Into Vietnam’s Labor Market And Future Hiring Trends

Published every year since 2014, Adecco’s Vietnam Salary Guide provides insights into growing demand for IT and outsourcing jobs as well as new roles created by the pandemic.