Some 28 million labourers in ASEAN’s top six economies are likely to become unemployed due to digital transformation and acceleration of the Fourth Industry Revolution.
With a population of 1.2 billion and a high economic growth rate in recent years, Africa is a promising market for Vietnam, according to the Vietnamese trade counsellor in charge of several African countries.
Ho Chi Minh City has bolstered its cooperative ties with Japan on the foundation of the thriving Vietnam-Japan relations over the past 45 years since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1973.
Vietnam and Bulgaria hold much potential for cooperation in multiple sectors, particularly trade and investment, as heard at the Vietnam-Bulgaria Business Forum in Ho Chi Minh City on September 21.
Vietnam is paying more and more attention to institutionalising gender equality and women empowerment, said Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh at a plenary session of the second Eurasian Women’s Forum in Saint Petersburg of Russia on September 20.
FPT, a leading IT service provider of Vietnam, and Carlsberg, one of the world’s top brewery groups, have recently signed a global framework contract.
2019 will be a challenging year for Vietnam’s textile and garment industry as it needs to obtain major breakthroughs to take on new roles in the global value chain, including shifting from simple processing - Cut, Make and Trim (CMT) - to purchasing materials, free on board (FOB), original design manufacturer (ODM) and original brand manufacturer (OBM) modes.
The 13th International Exhibition on Products and Supplies for Medical, Pharmaceutical, Hospital and Rehabilitation kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on September 19, showcasing cutting-edge and hi-tech medical products and equipment.
The Vietnam Hanoi Textile & Garment Industry Expo (HanoiTex) 2018 opened in the capital city on September 19, attracting nearly 120 exhibitors from 12 countries and territories.
Ho Chi Minh City authorities pledged to continue to provide assistance to information technology, electronics and telecommunication (ICT) companies at a meeting held in the city on September 18.
The Republic of Korea’s Kolon Industries Binh Duong Co. Ltd opened a plant in the southern province of Binh Duong on September 18 to manufacture polyester tyre cord fabrics.
It is forecast that Vietnam’s total workforce will near 54.26 million people in the third quarter of this year, up 0.44 percent from the previous quarter and 0.91 percent annually.
The relationship between Vietnam and Japan has been increasingly strengthened, especially in labour cooperation. This has created opportunities for Vietnamese workers to find jobs in Japan. Youthful,
Many State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are finding it difficult to seek strategic investors following equitisation and have decided to retain the shares or sell them to the public.
The international manufacturing sector is moving to Vietnam and more FDI is flowing into the country, showing growing confidence among investors in the market.
A huge gap exists between curricula taught at universities and job requirements of enterprises, a university lecturer said at a workshop on cooperation between companies and universities, held in HCM City on September 14.
Representatives of the People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho held a working session with Australian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Karen Lanyon on September 14 to discuss cooperation in diverse areas in the near future.
A huge influx of foreign direct investment (FDI) is making its way into the fields of mechanical engineering, and manufacturing and processing, which are expected to fuel the supporting industry in the coming years if Vietnam issues effective policies, industry insiders have said.
