Japan grants $140,000 to support organic agriculture in Vietnam’s Dong Thap
EconomyThe Japanese government has provided a non-refundable grant of US$140,000 to support organic agriculture development and eco-friendly communities in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam.
Starbucks opens Asia’s highest store on Vietnam’s Mount Fansipan
EconomyStarbucks Vietnam will open its highest store in Asia on Saturday on the country’s Mount Fansipan, offering visitors the chance to enjoy coffee while gazing at clouds from the ‘roof of Indochina.’
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong surpasses Samsung Electronics chairman in Forbes global rich list
EconomyBillionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vietnam's leading private conglomerate Vingroup, has ranked 93rd on the latest global rich list released by Forbes, surpassing several prominent billionaires, including the chairman of Samsung Electronics.
Vietnam lacks structures to absorb capital for growth: Deloitte
EconomyVietnam does not lack capital for economic growth but needs stronger structures to absorb investment effectively, a partner at Deloitte Vietnam said on Thursday.
Vietnam makes 3rd fuel price change in 3 days, 5th since Middle East tensions
EconomyVietnam adjusted retail fuel prices from 10:00 pm on Thursday, with mixed increases and decreases across products, marking the third adjustment in three days as global oil prices fluctuated widely.
New tungsten price cycle: MSR emerges as value stock for global investors
EconomyThe rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving a surge in global demand for semiconductor chips and large-scale data centers. Behind this technological race lies another critical competition: securing reliable supplies of strategic materials.
Vietnam Airlines adds nearly 1,000 seats on Europe routes amid rising demand
EconomyNational carrier Vietnam Airlines announced on Thursday that it had increased seat capacity on its Europe-Vietnam routes by nearly 1,000 seats during the peak travel period amid operational constraints linked to the tensions in the Middle East.
Thien Viet Securities invests $4mn in Vietnamese electric motorbike maker
EconomyThien Viet Securities JSC (TVS) has officially invested US$4 million in Dat Bike, Vietnam’s homegrown electric motorbike manufacturer, during the latter's Series B funding round, marking the participation of a domestic investment bank in the electric vehicle sector.
S. Korea’s Taihan Cable starts $50.6mn ultra-high-voltage cable plant in Vietnam: media
EconomySouth Korea’s Taihan Cable & Solution has begun the construction of a US$50.6 million plant in Vietnam to produce extra-high-voltage power cables, the company said, expanding its manufacturing capacity in the Southeast Asian country.
US sets preliminary anti-dumping duties of up to 130.77% on Vietnamese rebar
EconomyThe U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has set preliminary anti-dumping duties of up to 130.77 percent on imports of reinforcing steel bars from Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.
