The CEO and Regional Head, Client Coverage, Americas, Standard Chartered, shared his view on Vietnam's significance for US businesses and why Vietnam is potential for foreign investors. Vietnam has gone from being a frontier economy in ASEAN to a flourishing, cost-effective industrial nation. Firms and investors looking for new markets to grow, source, or manufacture their products – especially in Asia – should consider Vietnam’s long-term potential and stay updated on its opportunities. Steven Cranwell, CEO and Regional Head, Client Coverage, Americas, Standard Chartered. Photo: Standard Chartered In recent years, Vietnam has benefited from the trade tensions between the US and China. With US companies adopting a ‘China plus one’ approach to their supply chains, the percentage of exports from Vietnam to the US has risen by approximately nine percent between 2018 and 2021. It is, however, important to note that Vietnam has been an alternative to China … [Read more...] about The significance of Vietnam for US businesses and why they should take notice: Standard Chartered
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Heavenly flower terraces in the outskirt of Hanoi
The terraces from above The floret terraces are about 20 kilometres from central Hanoi The hills don a creamy white and golden coat of hoa cai flowers in the spring The terrace of hoa cai florets could be a beautiful background for any movie Covering 3 hectares, the hoa cai flowers offer a picturesque spot to take photos The terraces are less than an hour from the capitol, ideal for a family get-together on weekends The one-of-a-kind botanical terrace is in the heart of Dan Phuong eco-urban area "Snow-white" flowers showering Hanoi atmosphere Vnexpress … [Read more...] about Heavenly flower terraces in the outskirt of Hanoi
Vietnamese, Malaysian economies boast similarities, complementations: trade counselor
Trade Counselor Le Phu Cuong at the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia . (Photo: VNA) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Vietnamese and Malaysian economies are of a similar size and complement each other, Trade Counselor Le Phu Cuong at the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia has said. In an interview with a Vietnam News Agency correspondent based in Kuala Lumpur on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations (March 30, 1973 - March 30, 2023), Cuong said Vietnam boasts advantages in terms of labour and development potential, while Malaysia's are in capital and deep integration into the world economy. Malaysia’s market is not too large in size but diverse in segment and , with its consumers’ characteristics generally similar to Vietnam, he said, adding that its Halal requirements are the biggest difference to note. According to the official, the two countries’ trade and investment relations have developed for a long time since Vietnam integrated into … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Malaysian economies boast similarities, complementations: trade counselor