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PM urges the young to promote their can-do spirit to create unicorns

Sunday, Dec 04, 2022

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the young to enhance their can-do spirit to promote entrepreneurship and innovation, regional and world-class unicorns and contribute to making Viet Nam a start-up nation.

Viet Nam's nation brand value up 11 per cent

Tuesday, Oct 04, 2022

Viet Nam fared relatively well in terms of agricultural ratings, social media engagement, and the nation''s response to COVID-19, adding 11 per cent to its nation brand value.

Viet Nam becomes fastest growing nation brand

Thursday, Dec 24, 2020

Viet Nam has become the fastest growing nation brand in the Brand Finance’s ranking this year, with its brand value skyrocketing by 29 per cent to US$319 billion.

The Ministry of Finance postpones plan of tax increase on hot rolled steel coil

Friday, Sep 20, 2019

The Ministry of Finance has postponed its plan of increasing the most-favoured nation (MFN) tariff on imported hot rolled steel coil (HRC) from zero per cent to 5 per cent after collecting opinions from businesses and experts.

Lack of policies blocking blockchain progress

Saturday, Jan 05, 2019

Despite being seen as a potential blockchain development nation, Viet Nam lacks a proper legal framework which may prevent the country maximise benefits from the emerging industry.

VN’s start-ups have ambitious plans, but is red tape holding back development?

Thursday, Nov 29, 2018

Banking on solid economic growth, a young population and strong internet coverage, Viet Nam has been making efforts to become a start-up nation.

Socially conscious businesses can boost development

Friday, Sep 28, 2018

A new report revealed by the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Economics University (NEU) on Thursday concluded the Government should support the development of inclusive business models designed to support the sustainable development and drive growth.

Detailed guidance needed to tackle bad debt: experts

Tuesday, Aug 21, 2018

Settling non-performing loans (NPLs) has been easier since the application of Nation Assembly’s Resolution 42 a year ago, but detailed guidance is still needed to make the use of the regulation smoother, industry insiders said.

VN strives to avoid MFN tariffs

Tuesday, Aug 21, 2018

The Department of Trade Defence under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will begin releasing Viet Nam’s export data to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) on a monthly basis to help local businesses avoid Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariffs.

Facebook urged to delete defamatory content

Saturday, Jan 13, 2018

Information and Communications Minister Truong Minh Tuan acknowledged on Thursday that social network site Facebook has co-operated with the Government of Viet Nam in dealing with defamation of the nation.

Viet Nam nation brand valued at $203 billion

Thursday, Nov 09, 2017

Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent branded business valuation and strategy consultancy, has valued Viet Nam nation brand at US$203 billion.

Billionair Jack Ma reveals his secrets

Saturday, Jul 29, 2017

Jack Ma, the founder and executive chairman of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, talks to the Nation Co-founder Suthichai Yoon about Thailand’s main strength and weakness when it comes to e-trade, and the anti-globalisation trend, China’s ‘negative’ image as well...

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