Opinion

Open data access from satellites and smartphones will build record of environmental change.

Vietnam is seen to be one of the world’s most attractive emerging economies.

Mr. Nguyen Dang - General Secretary of Hanoi Young Business Association told Hanoitimes when talking about the role and mission of businesses and entrepreneurs in the country's construction.

A British man, who went through a rough patch, has found love of his life and settled down in Vietnam for more than a decade.

Government should take measures to protect private enterprises in key economic sectors to enhance their international competitiveness.

In addition to the fields of manufacturing, real estate, startups, South Korean companies want to invest more in the financial sector mainly through mergers & acquisitions.

Deputy Head of Labor Relations Department, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) Le Dinh Quang told Hanoitimes that the agency is working with relevant units to monitor the 2021 Lunar New Year payment of salary and bonus as well as industrial relations at companies.

The central bank has taken both monetary and fiscal policies all together to ensure macro and social stability.

The pandemic has prompted joint efforts under the Vietnam’s Chairmanship in the course of unprecedented challenges that threat the 10-nation region of 622 million people.

The collectivism that manifests in the cultural surface becomes strong in defeating a common enemy.

While debt-to-equity swap may pose risks to the economy, this practice is actually an efficient channel for enterprises to mobilize capital, Lawyer Ha Huy Phong, CEO of Inteco law firm told Hanoitimes in an interview.

The decentralization will make obligations and responsibilities more clear for the new administration model.

Up to now, the number of businesses who can access preferential loans is very small. Many enterprises have been craving for banks’ loans to hold out until the pandemic is over.

Both governments are advised to take a proactive approach to trade and investment and realize this potential.

Ani Bhalekar, expert associate partner, Singapore, and vice president for Internet of Things (IoT) Practice at McKinsey & Company, shares with Hanoitimes his views about Hanoi’s goal of becoming a smart city.

ASEAN stays united with common efforts against the pandemic and consensus on recovery plans.

Throughout recent decades, Vietnam has been making progress in accumulating soft power.

Immigrants have sent roughly US$75 billion in remittances to the country in the past five years.

It is a miracle that Vietnam still maintains positive GDP growth in the current crisis, showing the country has succeeded in realizing the dual target of both containing the pandemic and boosting economic growth.

Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy is aimed to enhance mutual understanding, trust and relationship-building.