Hi-tech parks, processing zones and industrial zones, and start-ups in the city are running quite well. The city recently built an urban innovation area in its eastern part to create a driving force for the city amid the fourth industrial revolution, and its model linking banks and businesses via State management agencies in wards and districts is performing well. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JULY 12
English through the news
Big thinking on Việt Nam’s bilingual schools
* Brian Spence is managing partner of S&P Investments. He has over 35 years of experience in the UK financial services industry as an investment manager, financial planner and M&A specialist. He is a regular contributor to the UK financial press and has a deep understanding of the financial services community. Brian’s column will reflect on all the challenges and opportunities within the Vietnamese market, bringing a fresh perspective to today’s hottest issues. The columnist’s email address is [email protected] … [Read more...] about Big thinking on Việt Nam’s bilingual schools
COVID-19 in Vietnam – the fear, the tears, the pride and the debt
This week I wanted to quote a line from the Ghen Co Vy song that Vietnam released to promote handwashing and mask-wearing. I was looking for the video with the English subtitles on YouTube. A couple of months or so back I was so tired of it. It would be played from speakers on trucks that drove up and down our street. It went viral globally. It was the first clue that Vietnam was going to produce a world-class response. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 in Vietnam – the fear, the tears, the pride and the debt
Việt Nam, RoK seek ways to intensify mutual trust
The same day, Deputy PM Dũng hosted a reception for Chairman of the RoK’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) Lee Hae-chan, during which he thanked the Korean party for supporting the development of the win-win relations with Việt Nam. He hoped the party will continue its assistance in bolstering Việt Nam-RoK ties, with a focus on enhancing co-operation between the two parties and considering the signing of collaboration deals. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, RoK seek ways to intensify mutual trust
Businesses in distress, unemployment rate on the rise
Unemployment rate in urban areas almost doubles that in countryside The unemployment rate among those aged 15 and above in Vietnam stood at 2.05 percent last year and the figure in urban areas is almost double that of rural areas, the 2019 population and housing census reveals. … [Read more...] about Businesses in distress, unemployment rate on the rise
