The Department of Tourism in Ho Chi Minh City has put forward proposals aimed at reducing the duration of immigration procedures for business class passengers and foreign investors arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. As per the department’s observations,…
Increased saltwater intrusion along various rivers and streams in the provinces of Ben Tre and Tien Giang in the Mekong Delta has resulted in salinity levels rising to 2.2-5 parts per thousand (ppt), impacting the livelihoods of over 100,000 families.…
Foreign investors remain keen on expanding their presence in Vietnam to capitalize on local potential and strategies. Speaking at the Vietnam-Australia Forum in Melbourne on March 5, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized Vietnam’s focus on attracting projects in the…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced a significant enhancement of the Australia – Vietnam relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership on March 5. This partnership is founded on strategic trust, mutual respect, and…
Hanoi’s air quality is deteriorating, marked by elevated levels of fine dust particles, exceeding normal standards on multiple occasions. The Hanoi People’s Committee is soliciting feedback on air quality management until 2030, with a vision extending to 2035, aiming to…
Vietnam witnessed a 2.4% rise in the number of ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) – individuals with assets exceeding $30 million – last year, as reported in the Wealth Report 2024 compiled by property consultants Knight Frank. In 2023, Vietnam’s…
Samsung Electronics increased its investment in Vietnam by $1.2 billion in 2023, bringing its total investment capital to $22.4 billion. The group plans to further invest an additional $1 billion annually in the country. This was disclosed by Choi Joo…
There has been a significant surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in recent months, primarily driven by traditional partners, with limited breakthrough from European and US investors. Following the approval of several large-scale projects in February, such as the…
Vietnam aims to strengthen its semiconductor diplomacy by crafting a strategy to bolster the production of essential semiconductor products. Doan Phuong Lan, the vice head of the Steering Committee for Economic Diplomacy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), revealed…
