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Christina Bao, Co-Head of Sales & Marketing at the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). — Photo courtesy of HKEX The Vietnamese stock market is a key capital mobilisation channel for the economy and is undergoing improvement and upgrading towards emerging status. Considered as Asia’s financial hub, Hong Kong is a role model for Việt Nam to follow. When Christina Bao, Co-Head of Sales & Marketing at the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), came to Việt Nam for a conference, Việt Nam News reporter Ly Ly Cao took the opportunity to speak to her about solutions to enhance the country’s stock market and how Hong Kong can support Việt Nam in the upgrading process. What do you think about the Vietnamese stock market in its current state? Việt Nam’s economy is on very strong momentum in terms of GDP growth, which grew by more than 8 per cent last year and is hopefully to reach 6 per cent this year. This sets a very strong foundation for the local … [Read more...] about Hong Kong to help elevate Việt Nam’s stock market potential

Check out the latest events in Vietnam. Vietnam Friendship Medal bestowed on Franco-Vietnamese vaccine specialist Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents the medal to Aurélia Nguyen in New York on Sept 20 (local time). Photo: Nhat Bac/VGP Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 20 (local time) presented the Vietnam Friendship Medal to high-ranking global vaccine expert Aurélia Nguyen in New York for her efforts and contribution to Vietnam's success in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. The Franco-Vietnamese vaccine expert is the Chief Program Officer at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Aurélia was one of the key people who helped Vietnam receive 70 million vaccine doses from the Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) initiative. COVAX had pledged some 38.9 million doses to Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City commemorates Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations A ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of … [Read more...] about Vietnam news in brief – September 21

Japan's contributions have helped Vietnam maintain a stable growth trajectory, driven by the far-reaching effects of FDI. Vietnam needs industrialization support policies to encourage industrial development and increase the value added of foreign direct investment (FDI) capital, according to Professor Ikebe Ryo of Japan's Senshu University. Prof. Ikebe Ryo made the remarks at a scientific symposium titled "Vietnam-Japan Relations and Prospects for Economic Cooperation in line with Vietnam's Development Stages" held in Hanoi this week. He talked about the impact of FDI surge on Vietnam's economic growth and industrialization process, and the economic efficiency brought by this source of capital. The professor emphasized that improving labor productivity is essential for Vietnam to avoid falling into the middle-income trap. Experts attend the scientific symposium on Vietnam-Japan relations and prospects for economic cooperation. Photo: JICA Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs policies to promote industrialization: Japanese professor

In August, Vietnam imported more than 472,283 tonnes of fertilizer worth $159 million, up 54% over July in volume and 85% in value. This was the highest import volume since July 2021. The fertilizer prices reached $338 a tonne last month, up 19% on-month, but down 26% year-on-year. Ending August, fertilizer imports rose 13% to 2.5 million tonnes, but the import value fell 19% year-on-year to $833 million. During the period, the average price of imported fertilizer was estimated at $347 per tonne, a 25% decrease from last year. China is the country's biggest fertilizer provider so far this year, accounting for roughly half of all imported fertilizer with more than 1.2 million tonnes, valued at $375 million, up 15% on-year in volume and 14% in value. It was followed by Japan, with more than 225,000 tonnes of imported fertilizer and worth $21 million. … [Read more...] about Fertilizer imports reach two-year high in August

This partnership represents a clear commitment by both parties to address climate change within their value chains. DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, on September 19, signed its GoGreen Plus service contract with Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) to reduce carbon emissions for its time-definite international (TDI) shipments through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). By investing in GoGreen Plus, ACB is estimated to reduce 14 tons worth of total CO2 emissions within a 12-month period. DHL Express and ACB sign the GoGreen Plus contract. Photo: DHL The whole process is verified annually by an independent third-party agency, Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS). In addition, a complementary Carbon Footprint report will be updated monthly, detailing ACB’s overall emissions with DHL Express . “We believe that corporate social responsibility and business success always go hand in hand. … [Read more...] about DHL Express partners with ACB to cut carbon emissions using sustainable aviation fuel

Illustrative Image. — Photo courtesy of Panasonic Vietnam GL Cables Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Vietnam Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop smart lighting products at a September 20 ceremony in Châu Đức Industrial Park in the southern province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu. Speaking at the signing ceremony,  Hồ Thanh Tùng, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GL Cables said strategic cooperation between the two companies aims to promote market development, and diversify products to meet the demand of consumers. GL Cables specialises in producing high-tech cable products such as control cables, signal cables, fireproof cables, audio cables and cables for robot systems, Tùng said, noting that the firm is set to produce cables for the electric vehicles and automobile industries in order to diversify the company's products. Representing Panasonic Vietnam, Ryu Yasuda said that with the goal of improving the quality of life of consumers, Panasonic always considers … [Read more...] about GL Cables, Panasonic cooperate to develop smart lighting products

The one-day forum featured one opening and two thematic sessions, and one plenary session - high-level dialogue. In his closing speech, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said in terms of internal capacity and motivations of the economy, delegates opined that it is essential to develop the production sectors of the economy, including agriculture, industry and services; speed up the disbursement of public investment, stimulate consumption demand, develop the domestic market and improve labor productivity. He said they called for synchronous measures to tackle difficulties, restructure various markets, develop and tightly regulate currency, stock, insurance, corporate bond and real estate markets. It is also essential to promote goods distribution via digital platforms and e-commerce, and stimulate domestic tourism demand as well. According to experts, if 95% of the public investment plan for 2023 is disbursed, additional 2 percentage points to the GDP growth in 2023 will … [Read more...] about Vietnam Socio-Economic Forum 2023 wraps up

Supermodel Pham Thi Ngoc Thuy at the court. Photo by Thien An Prior to the announcement, a prosecutor from the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Procuracy questioned An and Thuy on matters relating to the VND288 billion ($12 million) worth of assets in dispute. An claimed in his suit that he was the legal owner of nine apartments in HCMC’s District 1, which were registered under Thuy’s name, and which she had rented out. He said the assets were bought with the $3 million he sent Thuy from the U.S. through an agency, supporting his argument that the assets were "bought with his own money [and not related to Thuy]." However, he could only provide the court proof of having sent Thuy VND45 billion in dong and $700,000 in dollars. Responding to An’s claims, Thuy admitted receiving VND45 billion in dong and $700,000 in dollars from An. She argued, however, that the money was their mutual property since it was generated after the two’s marriage. She also said the mentioned figures … [Read more...] about Court delays businessman’s $12M-lawsuit against supermodel ex-wife