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Experts applaud MPI’s proposal for North-South High-Speed Railway

July 16, 2019 | 16:18

The MPI's proposal for the North-South High-Speed Railway cited a price of $26 billion, $32 billion lower than the calculations of the MoT.

Tech alliance to spur logistics

July 15, 2019 | 17:46

Technological solutions are transforming every aspect of Vietnamese industry, including logistics. Chairwoman of IMG Logistics, Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy how logistics companies, as SMEs, can leapfrog the competition by adopting emerging tech into their business to benefit from a global boom in Cross-Border e-Commerce.

Haiphong seeks to develop into international logistics hub

By Bich Thuy July 13, 2019 | 08:00

Government agencies, logistics firms, and experts gathered at a conference in Haiphong to discuss developing the city into an international logistics hub.

Switzerland supports Vietnam to develop eco-industrial parks

July 12, 2019 | 16:55

The MPI and the Swiss Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research have signed an MoU over eco-industrial park development in Vietnam.

List of interested investors in North-South Expressway disclosed

July 12, 2019 | 13:31

Almost all 36 investors interested in developing subprojects of the North-South Expressway are South Korean and Chinese firms, with two coming from France.

Programme on key industrial production eyes FDI firms

July 12, 2019 | 09:25

The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade expects foreign direct investment (FDI) firms will team up to develop key industrial products to benefit socio-economic development.

Richest and brightest flock to Vietnam

By Nam Phuong July 11, 2019 | 11:00

Over the past 25 years, American investors have increased their involvement in Vietnam’s financial sector, a trend expected to continue as the country deepens its capital market and young startups look for funding and guidance.

Da Nang attracts $542 million of foreign investment in H1

July 11, 2019 | 10:55

More than US$542 million of foreign capital was invested in the central city of Da Nang in the first half of this year.

Binh Dinh focuses on investment in big projects in H2

July 11, 2019 | 10:46

The central province of Binh Dinh in the second half of this year will give priority to big labour-intensive projects with foreign or domestic investment, according to the provincial People’s Committee.

US clamour for Vietnamese produce

By Phuong Hao July 11, 2019 | 08:00

Spurred on by the growing demand in the United States for quality Vietnamese products, domestic exporters have been working to boost their sales to one of the world’s most lucrative markets.

Long An cancels 18 projects over slow progress

July 10, 2019 | 16:01

Authorities in the Mekong Delta province of Long An have so far this year revoked licences of 9 domestic and 9 foreign-funded projects due to their sluggish progress.

Fostering further prosperity

July 10, 2019 | 16:00

Vietnam and the United States are witnessing their heyday in bilateral relations. Adam Sitkoff, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi, writes about the opportunities and challenges for US investors in Vietnam, and their expectations in the country in the time to come.