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Davos (VNA) – Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh highlighted the theme and priorities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Vietnam as ASEAN Chair in 2020 while speaking at a plenary session of the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21. At the “Strategic Outlook: ASEAN” session, Deputy PM Binh emphasised that ASEAN is a united and dynamic community of 10 independent Southeast Asian states. Among them, Vietnam has an economic growth rate of over 6 percent over the last 20 years and is one of the fastest growing economies in the Asia-Pacific region and the world with an average annual growth pace of 7 percent in the last couple of years. ASEAN is a strategic priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy, he affirmed, adding that the country chose the theme “Cohesive and Responsive” for the year it holds the bloc’s chairmanship to respond to the common concern of the ASEAN members, … [Read more...] about Deputy PM highlights ASEAN’s priorities at 50th WEF meeting

As the upper class continues to grow and consolidate demand for high-end and luxury housing products, the market still has room for growth. The number of the so-called super-rich in Vietnam, and their general rise across Asia, has continued to grow over the past five years and shows no signs of slowing down. A relevant factor in this is the revised Law on Housing issued in 2014 allowing foreigners to own houses in Vietnam, which has created a demand for high-end real estate from neighbouring countries. … [Read more...] about Foreign property buyers flock to high-end market

Because of US-China trade tensions, many Japanese companies want to set up manufacturing in Viet Nam, experts have said. Moreover, the companies also see great potential in the Vietnamese market with its young population, cheap labour, and preferential policies from the Government. … [Read more...] about Japanese firms increase investments in advanced technologies in Viet Nam