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Hai Phong targets US$1.5 billion in FDI in the second quarter Hai Phong targets US$1.5 billion in FDI in the second quarter

The northern port city of Hai Phong is targeting US$1.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the second quarter of 2021.

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Vietnamese, US firms join hands to develop aviation infrastructure Vietnamese, US firms join hands to develop aviation infrastructure

More than 80 state-owned and private enterprises from Vietnam and the US discussed cooperative opportunities at a recent virtual conference as both sides are making preparations for the launch of direct flights between the two countries.

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Standard Chartered launches new proposition to support sustainable supply chains Standard Chartered launches new proposition to support sustainable supply chains

Standard Chartered on Thursday sustainable trade finance solutions across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. The bank’s new Sustainable Trade Finance Proposition is designed to help companies implement more sustainable practices across their ecosystems and build more resilient supply chains.

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Exclusive PGA Ocean golf course opens at NovaWorld Phan Thiet Exclusive PGA Ocean golf course opens at NovaWorld Phan Thiet

NovaWorld Phan Thiet last week opened a part of the exclusive PGA Ocean golf course.

Markets
Shares go up thanks to blue-chips Shares go up thanks to blue-chips

Shares extended gains on Tuesday morning thanks to the growth of blue-chip stocks.

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Voting of Viet Nam’s top 10 ICT businesses 2021 launched Voting of Viet Nam’s top 10 ICT businesses 2021 launched

The Viet Nam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) has began voting procedures to find the top 10 leading information, communication and technology (ICT) firms in 2021.

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Next level sedan: New BMW 5 Series launched in Vietnam Next level sedan: New BMW 5 Series launched in Vietnam

BMW Group Asia and Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO) have launched the new BMW 5 Series sedan, which represents a pinnacle in style and innovation and features advanced technologies, engineering and exterior design features.

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Surviving the second wave: How city hotels can curb the impacts of COVID-19 Surviving the second wave: How city hotels can curb the impacts of COVID-19

Just before July 27, Viet Nam’s tourism sector was on its way to an impressive recovery relative to the rest of the world; thanks to the summer holidays, top tourist hotspots were packed with local travellers looking to enjoy the sun, bolstered by promotions launched to boost domestic tourism as borders were likely to be closed for at least another quarter.

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CAAV proposes resumption of international flights CAAV proposes resumption of international flights

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has submitted a plan on the reopening of international flights in three stages to the Ministry of Transport (MoT)

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Cisco Webex Innovation Breaks Through Language Barriers with Real-Time Translation for More Inclusive Meeting Experiences in Indonesia

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Vinamilk up six spots among world’s top 50 dairy producers Vinamilk up six spots among world’s top 50 dairy producers

The Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) has moved up six places from 42nd to 36th in the Top 50 by Total Sales in Dairy Product Processors (Global), according to the rankings announced by UK-based Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.

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LIXIL redefining corporate culture through transformation LIXIL redefining corporate culture through transformation

LIXIL, a global leader in housing and building materials, and known in Viet Nam as a provider of global brands such as American Standard, GROHE, INAX and TOSTEM, has been able to nimbly adapt and transform during the COVID-19 pandemic. Satoshi Konagai, leader of LIXIL Water Technology - APAC, spoke to Việt Nam News about its growth strategies in the country and around the region.

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Does Q1 economic picture satisfy Viet Nam's expectation? Does Q1 economic picture satisfy Viet Nam's expectation?

Viet Nam's Q1 picture is still optimistic with the gross domestic product (GDP) expanding nearly 4.5 per cent – among the best performers in the world. However, is this result good enough for the Southeast Asian country to securely triumph over its target set for the whole year?

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Viet Nam’s exports to the US expected to rise sharply Viet Nam’s exports to the US expected to rise sharply

Exports for the year as of March 15 were worth US$62.01 billion, a year-on-year increase of 22.7 per cent, according to the General Department of Viet Nam Customs.