Vietnamese exporters exceed 2022 projections despite Q4 blip

Vietnamese exporters exceed 2022 projections despite Q4 blip

Despite difficulties in the fourth quarter of 2022, many Vietnamese enterprises exceeded expectations for the year.
Vinalines’ equitisation plan receives go-ahead

Vinalines’ equitisation plan receives go-ahead

After years of waiting, the equitisation plan of Vinalines was approved by the prime minister, paving the way for the firm to attract strategic investors.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to develop key traffic infrastructure works

Ho Chi Minh City plans to develop key traffic infrastructure works

Ho Chi Minh City held a meeting on key traffic and transportation projects to improve district and provincial links, adding several projects to its planning.
Unilever embracing sustainable living

Unilever embracing sustainable living

Launched globally in end 2010, Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (the Plan) is considered the company’s road map to achieve its Vision of “doubling its business, while reducing its environmental footprint and increasing its positive social impact”.
Unilever Vietnam reports Sustainable Living Plan progress

Unilever Vietnam reports Sustainable Living Plan progress

Unilever Vietnam has announced the first year update on the progress of Unilever Sustainable Living Plan in Vietnam in Hanoi.
ASEAN Plus Summits boost group’s ties with partners

ASEAN Plus Summits boost group’s ties with partners

ASEAN Plus 1 Summits and the ASEAN Plus 3 Summit held in Phnom Penh on November 19 have defined the orientation for the relations between the regional grouping and its partners, including China, the US, Japan, the Republic of Korea and India.
PIT is short of the mark

PIT is short of the mark

Deputy Minister of Finance (MoF) Vu Thi Mai maintains that the proposed personal income tax threshold of VND9 million ($428) and taxpayer dependent deduction of VND3.6 million ($171)/person remains low against those in other regional countries.
Transfer pricing in the headlines

Transfer pricing in the headlines

At least 20 per cent of annual tax audit cases will be subject to a transfer pricing audit.
AIA Vietnam launched a “3 in 1” product

AIA Vietnam launched a “3 in 1” product

AIA (Vietnam) Life Insurance Company Limited (“AIA Vietnam”) has just officially launched new product An Phuc Thanh Tai.
Hanoi aims to complete zoning plans by 2015

Hanoi aims to complete zoning plans by 2015

One of Hanoi’s major tasks is to complete zoning plans for the entire city by 2015.
Obama to call for $3.0 trillion in deficit savings

Obama to call for $3.0 trillion in deficit savings

President Barack Obama will Monday call for new deficit cuts of $3.0 trillion but warn Republicans he will veto any bill that trims healthcare for the elderly without hiking taxes on the rich.
Obama calls for end to 'political circus' over jobs

Obama calls for end to 'political circus' over jobs

Calling for unity and an end to a "political circus" US President Barack Obama told Republicans to immediately pass a $447 billion jobs plan to jolt the stalled economy and cheer a disillusioned nation.
Hanoi Master Plan ‘bad news’ to numerous projects

Hanoi Master Plan ‘bad news’ to numerous projects

The recently-approved Hanoi masterplan may lead to the reconsideration, and possible cancellation of around 750 infrastructure projects.
Bumpy road to energy privatisation

Bumpy road to energy privatisation

Immediate privatisation of the electricity industry may put a burden on incompetent private power plants and affect the national power supply, one official said.
Chia Se spirit set to live on in developing regions

Chia Se spirit set to live on in developing regions

The Chia Se Programme, funded by Swedish International Development Agency, has ushered in a new effective method for eradicating hunger and reducing poverty in the targeted provinces.
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