Vietnam bucks trend of global economic freedom decline: US news site World

Vietnam bucks trend of global economic freedom decline: US news site

While economic freedom is declining around the world, Vietnam is bucking the general trend, with lot of work to do to join the ranks of economically free countries, said Rainer Zitelmann in his recent article published by the Washington DC-based news outlet Washington Examiner.
Digital payments push women-led businesses’ revenue: Visa Business

Digital payments push women-led businesses’ revenue: Visa

Some 62% of women-led small and medium-sized enterprises and micro-businesses reported increased revenue after adopting digital payments, according to a recent study on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Vietnam released by Visa, a global leader in digital payments.
Vietnam, US strengthen trade relations Business

Vietnam, US strengthen trade relations

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang had a meeting with Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative (USTR) for Southeast Asia and the Pacific Sarah Elleman, within the framework of Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan’s recent working visit to the US.
Vietnam, RoK strengthen agricultural cooperation Business

Vietnam, RoK strengthen agricultural cooperation

Vietnam, one of the world’s leading agricultural exporters, wants to bolster cooperation in the field with the Republic of Korea (RoK) who boasts strengths in applying advanced technology into cultivation and processing, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said on March 18.
Vietnam to export chicken meat to Islamic countries Business

Vietnam to export chicken meat to Islamic countries

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) will hold a conference in May to announce the export of chicken meat products to Islamic markets with an estimated volume of around 1,000 tonnes per month, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien.
Industrial real estate emerges out of storm Business

Industrial real estate emerges out of storm

The industrial real estate segment has emerged as a driver of the property market after sailing through the economic storm last year thanks to the foreign direct investment (FDI) influx, experts have said.