VIETNAM

Vietnam: German Businesses Show Resilience

HO CHI MINH CITY – The global economy continues to experience sluggish yet stable growth, characterized by ongoing challenges and uncertainties. Amid these conditions, German businesses remain optimistic about the Vietnamese market. The AHK World Business Outlook Fall 2024 survey highlights … Continue reading Vietnam: German Businesses Show Resilience

Vietnamese Tycoon Faces Death Sentence Over Fraud case

HANOI– Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old Vietnamese property mogul, lost her appeal against a death sentence for orchestrating the world’s largest banking fraud. Found guilty of misappropriating $27 billion and embezzling $12 billion via Saigon Commercial Bank, her punishment is … Continue reading Vietnamese Tycoon Faces Death Sentence Over Fraud case

Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment

JAKARTA – Indonesia has declined a US$100 million investment proposal from Apple, which aimed to resolve the ongoing sales ban on the iPhone 16 in the country. The Indonesian government insists that the offer does not meet its “fairness principles”, … Continue reading Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment

Vietnam’s Cybersecurity Challenges and Milestones

HANOI – Cybersecurity in Vietnam is facing both significant progress and growing challenges, according to Bùi Hoàng Phương, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, speaking at today’s *Vietnam Cyber Security Day 2024* conference and exhibition held in Hà Nội. As … Continue reading Vietnam’s Cybersecurity Challenges and Milestones

Vietnam Sees Record Tourist Arrivals in 2024

HANOI – Vietnam has set a new benchmark in its tourism industry, reporting record tourist arrivals in 2024. Southeast Asian countries have welcomed millions of visitors from around the globe, making tourism one of the key drivers of economic growth. … Continue reading Vietnam Sees Record Tourist Arrivals in 2024

Vietnam Cracks Down on Foreign E-Commerce Platforms

HANOI – Vietnam has issued a directive that mandates foreign e-commerce platforms, including popular names like Temu and Shein, to register with the government or face potential bans. The new regulations, announced in late October 2024, are part of a … Continue reading Vietnam Cracks Down on Foreign E-Commerce Platforms

Vietnam: Upskilling Labor for a High-Value Economy

HANOI – In a decisive pivot towards economic modernization, Vietnam stands at a pivotal juncture with its burgeoning relationship with global technology giants. The Southeast Asian nation, traditionally an agrarian economy, is now orchestrating a strategic overhaul aimed at transitioning … Continue reading Vietnam: Upskilling Labor for a High-Value Economy

ASEAN-China Think-Tanks Convene in Da Nang

DA NANG – The Network of ASEAN-China Think-Tanks (NACT) Working Group Meeting took place on July 6th in Da Nang, focusing on the theme of “ASEAN-China Collaboration on Industrial and Supply Chains.” Scholars from ASEAN Member States and China gathered … Continue reading ASEAN-China Think-Tanks Convene in Da Nang