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Banks' Digital Transformation: Where Does Vietnam Stand?
Digital payments have been growing at 40% for the last four years, one of the world’s fastest digital transformation rates.
Economy
USABC Commits to Support Vietnam's Macroeconomic Stability and Resilience
President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) Ted Osius reaffirmed the support for Vietnam’s digital transformation strategy and green energy transition, promoting mutually beneficial trade and investment relationships between the U.S. and the ten countries of Southeast Asia.
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Vietnam Posts Trade Surplus of US$9.8 Billion in Five Months
The General Statistics Office (GSO) on May 29 announced that the total import and export turnover of goods in May 2023 was estimated at US$55.86 billion, up 5.3% over the previous month and down 12.3% over the same period last year.
Cai Mep Ranked 12th among World’s Most Efficient Container Ports
According to the Container Port Performance Index 2022 report developed and published recently by World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, Cai Mep port of Vietnam was ranked 12th among the 348 most efficient container terminals/port clusters globally.
All Measures on Table to Amplify Vietnam-UK Trade
Vietnam - UK bilateral trade enjoys continuous growth.
Russian Newspaper Highlights Potential of the Russia-Vietnam Relationship
The article concluded that it is strategically important for Russia to maintain Vietnam’s role as a gateway to Asia
Ho Chi Minh City, Canadian Province of British Columbia Boost Ties
Vietnam is currently expected to become a bridge for Canadian goods and services to access the market of about 660 million consumers of ASEAN.
Vietnam Keens on Welcoming Indian Investment in Infrastructure
Vietnam welcomes partners, including those from India, who are interested in investing in infrastructure
Elevating Benchmarks to Enhance Malaysia’s Healthcare Ecosystem
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally. Nevertheless, early identification of the disease has been linked to lower mortality rates, with the survival rate at one and five years for most cancers being higher if the cancer is detected at the first stage and treated early.
Can Tho Seeks to Expand Cooperation with Japanese Partners
The leaders of the Department of Planning and Investment of Can Tho city on May 23 had a meeting with Yasunaga Kojiro, attorney general of the Vietnam-Japan friendship association and its delegation to strengthen investment promotion activities with Japanese partners and enterprises.
Vietnam, New Zealand Coordinate to Exploit FTAs More Effectively
Vietnam and New Zealand have an advantage of being two of the most integrated economies in the Indo-Pacific region along with some of the most high-quality free trade agreements that bring them together.
Vantage Data Centers Opens New Expanded Asia Pacific Headquarters in Singapore
Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyper-scale data center campuses, today announced the official opening of a new Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore.
1,389 nominations for the third season of the Vinfuture Prize
The nomination portal for the 2023 VinFuture Prize officially concluded on May 15 with a total of 1,389 nominations for the third award season.
Vietnam's Economic Forecasted to Grow Twice As Much As Global Economic Growth
IMF Managing Director said that Vietnam's economy is forecasted to grow twice as much as the global economic growth. The IMF wishes to advise on interest rates, monetary policy, and improve the autonomy of Vietnam's economy.
His Holiness the Je Khenpo Concludes Oral Transmission of Personal Kabum, Blesses Thousands of Devotees
After a two-week-long endeavour, the revered spiritual leader, His Holiness the Je Khenpo, concluded the oral transmission of his self-composed Kabum, a collection of profound teachings and practices. The momentous event reached its culmination today with His Holiness administering a Tsepaa Mey Wang, a sacred blessing ceremony, at Autsho Central School in Lhuentse. A colossal gathering of more than 10,000 devoted followers eagerly converged to receive the divine benediction.
Vietnamese PM Receives Leaders of Major Japanese Economic Groups
At present, Japan is the largest ODA donor, the second largest labour cooperation partner, the third biggest investor and tourism partner, and the fourth biggest trade partner of Vietnam.
Vietnam-US Business Forum Held in Oregon State
Representatives of about 200 Vietnamese and US firms attended a Vietnam-US business forum held in Oregon state to discuss potential areas for bilateral cooperation in economic and trade.
Da Nang City Steps up Cooperation with Italy
The Consul General will connect organizations and businesses in Italy to explore opportunities for cooperation in the central city of Da Nang, affirmed Enrico Paluda, Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City with the city leaders at the meeting.
Vietnamese Firms Explore Chances in Africa
The Trade Office and Embassy of Vietnam in Algeria are attending the ninth African Investment and Commerce Forum in Algiers to popularise Vietnamese goods and seek investment and business opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises.
Bright Future for "Made in Vietnam" Chips
The US Bureau of Statistics estimates that chips orginated from Asian region accounts for 83% in the US. Among these, the number of "Made in Vietnam" chips ranks in 3rd place.
Sustainable Economic Development for Ethnic Groups in Mekong Delta
According to Prof. Andreas Stoffers, country director of the FNF Vietnam, for sustainable socio-economic development for ethnic groups in the Mekong Delta, policies need to focus on two important issues. They are about improving access to education and embedding cultural diversity in tourism.
Tripura Tribal Woman Turns to Fish Farming for Livelihood
Agartala, May 14: Forty-five-year-old Jaminisari Molsom's life changed after a large water body was created by constructing a check dam in Tripura's Gomati district to create livelihood for tribal people living in the forest and to boost fish production in the state.
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam Officially Launched
According to the Chairman of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, Javier Mendez Repiso, this business community will support the bilateral economic-business relationship between the two countries through networking, knowledge exchange and creating mutual trust.
