According to Intel Products Vietnam General Manager Kim Huat Ooi, Intel has invested more than US$1 billion in Vietnam and generated over 5,000 jobs for local workers. Intel’s chip manufacturing facility in Vietnam supplies global markets and the group will continue expanding operations in the Vietnamese market. In fact, Intel chose to invest in Vietnam rather than in China, India and Thailand, due to the stability of its market, preferential policies and adequate infrastructure. … [Read more...] about Vietnam optimistic about growth in first half of 2021
How npa affects economy
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 16
Accordingly, there are eight types of pork in the market stabilization program whose retail prices increased this time. Of which, the price of ham rose from VND145,000 to VND151,000 kg; that of pork shoulder from VND145,000 to VND158,000 per kg; that of pork loin chops from VND140,000 to VND153,000 per kg; that of pork shanks from VND129,000 to VND139,000 per kg; that of pork armpit from VND127,000 to VND137,000 per kg; that of pork shoulder and ham lean from VND175,000 to VND190,000 per kg; that of pork tail bone from VND103,000 to VND113,000 per kg; that of pork bones from VND77,000 to VND85,000 per kg. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 16
New economic priorities for a new year
“I have heard some difficulties of South Korean companies in applying for licenses in Vietnam. Under COVID-19, the government has implemented various favourable policies to support companies to overcome the pandemic’s economic situation,” said KorCham chairman Kim Han Yong. “However, licensing for some large South Korean projects in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been delayed due to lack of clear legal instructions and this caused many difficulties. So we sincerely hope the government will understand this situation, and clarify guidance of regulations to local authorities.” … [Read more...] about New economic priorities for a new year
Climate Change: Vietnam’s strong political commitment to protection of human rights
These negative impacts have a huge impact on vulnerable groups such as women, the elderly, children and people with disabilities. In the agricultural sector alone, the most obvious impact from climate change is crop failure, so the ability to re-invest and production of this subject is very difficult because they lack capital, so the poverty situation of the poor will be exacerbated under the impact of climate change. … [Read more...] about Climate Change: Vietnam’s strong political commitment to protection of human rights
Mekong Delta farmers urged to link up with global value chains
Dong Thap Province has prioritized investment in key commodities such as rice, ornamental flowers, mango, pangasius, changed production methods, strengthened cooperation and market linkages in order to reduce costs and increase product quality. Many high-tech, smart and clean agriculture models have opened up a new approach, boosting the production value of the province’s farming industry to more than VND13.17 trillion in 2020, an increase of VND508 billion compared to the same period in 2019. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta farmers urged to link up with global value chains