Opinion

Kim Huat Ooi, Vice President of Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations and General Manager of Intel Products Vietnam, spoke to The Hanoi Times about Vietnam's semiconductor ambitions and Intel's contribution to making the country a global manufacturing and R&D hub.

The lack of regulatory documents has been a deterrent to private sector participation in the construction of more parking facilities in the city.

Experts see people and culture as the two foundations for Hanoi's sustainable growth.

Rising value of Hanoi's residential segment calls for measures to reduce property prices.

Hanoi plans to launch new, differentiated products and services to boost tourism in the city for the upcoming holidays.

In the 2024 World Happiness Report, Vietnam ranks 54th out of 143 countries and territories surveyed, up from 83rd in 2023.

Given the overall 6% growth projection for the year, the 5.7% growth in Q1 is positive as Vietnam tends to see an upward growth trend in the coming quarters and throughout the year.

Senator Joe Nguyen, from the Seattle area of Washington State, emphasizes his role in bringing Vietnamese and American businesses together.

The mid-term population and housing census will be conducted from April 1 to April 30.

As Vietnam positions itself as "the leading tourist attraction in Southeast Asia," a more open visa policy is expected to help achieve this goal.

Hanoi's PII 2023 ranking provides a comprehensive, cross-sectoral view of the city's innovation capacity.

Ending gender-based violence (GBV) and harmful practices such as child marriage and son preference remain critical.

To make urban areas livable, user-friendly and smart residential areas requires the joint efforts of all stakeholders.

2024 is a pivotal year, opening up new opportunities for Vietnam to attract high-quality foreign investment.

Indian-born RMIT Senior Lecturer Dr. Majo George shared his thoughts on a Vietnamese company's strategic move to tap into one of the world's most populous nations and rapidly expanding other markets.

The development of the Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park and the Hanoi Southern Industrial Park (HANSSIP) will serve as two key driving forces to lead the capital’s industrial advances.

In 2024, Hanoi will continue to support One Product One Commune (OCOP) entities to standardize production processes for export.

There is a lack of initiative on the part of Vietnamese companies to seize opportunities, improve their awareness and capabilities, and expand their vision for greater achievements.

Overcoming many difficulties and challenges, Hanoi's agricultural sector grew by 2.74% in 2023.

It is imperative to encourage a paradigm shift towards adopting public transport, moving away from the pitfalls of unsustainable reliance on personal vehicles.