Less than a month after claiming they would not raise the Vietnam government debt ceiling, the National Assembly has done just that. The legislature is scrambling to come to terms with the costs associated with […]
Government officials, development experts, and members of the private sector gathered recently in Ho Chi Minh City for the opportunity to listen as Vietnam’s economy was put under the microscope. Held for the first time […]
Some of Vietnam’s most sought-after corporations are preparing to open their doors to more foreign investment, but the government’s divestment timeline remains inexact, along with its plans to raise the foreign investment cap. (See: Vietnam […]
Vietnam’s real estate and export sectors have proven to be strong drivers of the Vietnam economy in recent times, which remains resilient despite striking some humps earlier in the year. Vietnam GDP grew 6.4 per […]
Located amid the cool, pine-clad mountains several hours northeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the town of Da Lat offers a much-needed respite from the sultry heat of southern Vietnam. Built as a retreat for […]
In what has become something of a regular occurrence the Vietnamese government is considering raising the foreign ownership cap on Vietnamese banks. Currently foreign ownership is limited to 30 per cent. Non-strategic investors can own […]
The eighth annual Mekong Tourism Alliance Awards (MTAA) were held on September 7 at the Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s Gem Center as part of the 12th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE […]
While regional rivals such as Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur benefit from the services of massive, modern airports, Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City remains hampered by an overused, congested terminal that was originally built in the […]
After playing second fiddle to Indonesia for the past two years Vietnam has returned to the number one location in Asean where American businesses operating in the region plan to expand. According to the 2017 […]
Tensions between Vietnam and China over competing claims in the South China Sea took an unexpected turn on July 29 when Chinese hacker group China 1937CN Team took over the announcement screen systems at both […]
The rapidly growing Vietnam economy and the country’s large, young population makes it an attractive destination for a wide range of investments. Major corporations such as Intel, Samsung and Honda have poured large amounts of […]
After a long wait the Vietnamese government late last month declared the cause behind possibly the worst environmental disaster the country has seen. Along Vietnam’s north-central coast thousands of tons of dead fish washed ashore […]