Opinion

Vietnam’s diplomatic activism in ASEAN reflects its status as an emerging middle power.

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Over the years, investment activities from South Korea to Vietnam have expanded beyond manufacturing to other economic sectors, both in direct and indirect investment which showcases the country’s strong appeal to South Korean investors.

Vietnam’s prominence as a rising manufacturing centre seems poised to continue to grow.

Participants at a recent national conference to review 10 years of combating corruption and negative phenomena in the 2012-2022 period expressed confidence in the Vietnam Communist Party's political determination and its persistence in fighting the ”enemy within”, in compliance with the orientations specified by the Party General Secretary.

One country making progress in this area is Vietnam, which has raised the quality and attractiveness of its teacher education by making it a university-level education.

Local authorities have requested tourism businesses and management agencies to restructure products to meet the demand of domestic travelers.

Such a move would help ensure that banks and credit institutions have the means to meet the demand for foreign exchange from individuals and organizations.

Across Asia and the Pacific, digitalization of rural communities is leading the way to a better future – but the goal is to leave no one behind.

Professor Dang Hung Vo speaks with The Hanoi Times about the Ministry of Construction's recent proposal to limit the leasehold term for apartment owners to 50 to 70 years. The proposal, he says, is not new since it was included in the draft Housing Law in 2014 but rejected by the National Assembly (NA).

Vietnam's effective management, combined with continued progress in laying the foundations for sustained medium-term growth, provides sound reasons to be optimistic about economic prospects for 2022 and beyond.

Experiences from the Netherlands are significant for the development of e-mobility industry in Vietnam in its going green.

The capital has left a good impression on Southeast Asia sports delegations and international reporters attending the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

As Vietnam reopens its borders to tourism, attracting, developing and retaining a quality workforce has become the top priority for this industry.

The Southeast Asia nations are expected to promote cooperation and issue support policies to increase travel demand.

The capital city is determined to make the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) a success.

Director of Vietnam Opera and Ballet Theater Tran Ly Ly is General Director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 31st SEA Games held in Hanoi in May.

The new regional minimum wages, which have been agreed by members of the National Wage Council, will be effective on July 1, 2022.

If Vietnam is to reach its full potential in the coming years, it will have to effectively navigate several global megatrends that will shape its future.

The near future would see further strategic partnerships between e-wallet providers and on-demand multi-service platforms.