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Since its establishment in Vietnam in 1992, Deutsche Bank has steadily forged a remarkable 30-year legacy of expansion and development, solidifying its position as a driving force propelling the ASEAN banking sector forward. Today, its presence in Vietnam remains instrumental, playing a pivotal role in the group's burgeoning influence across the vibrant Asia-Pacific region. It has witnessed a doubling of its revenue over the past two years. Deutsche Bank offers a wide range of corporate and investment banking solutions to multinational companies, domestic conglomerates, and financial institutions in Vietnam. This multifaceted spectrum of services encompasses asset management, foreign exchange, capital arrangement for businesses, and an array of advisory solutions. Since 2017, Deutsche Bank has successfully mobilised over $1 billion in annual funding, including loans and equity capital, for Vietnamese enterprises. The bank has also solidified its position by arranging capital and … [Read more...] about Deutsche Bank expands investment in Vietnam

The Vietnam Fatherland Front ’s 9th National Congress. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Truong Thi Mai has signed a document on directing the organisation of Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF)’s 10th National Congress in the 2024 – 2019 tenure, and the congresses of the VFF’s chambers at all levels. The document said in recent times, the VFF has continued to assert its position and role in protecting the legitimate rights and interests of the people. It focuses on promoting people's rights and mobilising their participation in patriotic movement s, engaging in social supervision and criticism, combating corruption and negative phenomena, and participating in building a clean and strong Party and political system. These efforts have contributed to strengthening the people's trust in the Party and harnessing the power of the great national solidarity bloc in the cause of national construction and defence. The upcoming … [Read more...] about Party Secretariat issues directive on organising Front ’s congresses

Printer production at Canon Vietnam (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Amid the slowing down of the global investment flows, experts held that improving both quality and number of foreign investment projects is a heavy task for Vietnam, requiring great efforts from the Vietnamese Government to fulfil the “dual targets”. According to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), as of May 20, Vietnam had drawn 10.86 billion USD of foreign direct investment (FDI), down 7.3% year on year, including 5.26 billion USD of newly-registered capital, up 27.8%. Do Nhat Hoang, Director of the agency said that the increase in the amount of newly-registered capital in five months was higher than the 11% recorded in the first four months of this year. Meanwhile, the number of new projects in the five-month period also surged 66.4% year on year to 962 projects, showing foreign investors’ strong confidence in the investment environment of Vietnam … [Read more...] about Improving FDI quality, quantity crucial for Vietnam: Insiders

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (R) receives visiting Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha received visiting Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara in Hanoi on May 29. Welcoming agreements signed between the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) and the Lao Ministry of Technology and Communications, Ha expressed his wish that the two sides will actively promote cooperation and technology transfer so that Vietnam and Laos can jointly implement digital and green transformation as soon as possible. With its potential for renewables such as hydroelectricity, wind power and solar power, Laos can become a centre of clean energy, he stated, adding that this is one of the factors that determine the level of attraction for investors in the future. Regarding digital transformation, the Deputy PM appreciated the results that the information and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos promote technological cooperation, technology transfer

President Vo Van Thuong greets the revolution contributors from Vinh Long province in Hanoi on May 30. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong had a meeting with a delegation of 70 revolution contributors from the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long in Hanoi on May 30. The Vinh Long delegates include war invalids, those used to be imprisoned by enemies or affected by Agent Orange/dioxin, martyrs’ relatives, and families of revolution contributors. Appreciating the Party, State, and society’s attention and assistance to revolution contributors nationwide, including those in Vinh Long, they said they have always stayed united and made efforts to improve their life, contribute to local and national development, and join hands with authorities in repatriating martyrs’ remains and building, upgrading monuments to martyrs. They pledged to uphold revolutionary traditions, set good examples, and educate younger generations on the traditions so that Vinh Long will … [Read more...] about State leader hails dedications by Vinh Long revolution contributors

Inside a warehouse of JFE Shoji Steel Hai Phong Company in Hai Phong Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) updated the timeline for auditing the anti-dumping tax on corrosion-resistant steel (COR) of Viet Nam and Turkey, according to the Trade Remedies Authorities of Vietnam. Particularly, CBSA will stop gathering information on June 15, and the parties will submit their arguments on June 22. The deadline for submitting information is June 29, and CBSA will announce the result on July 17. Previously, CBSA proposed anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations against COR steel imported from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Viet Nam in November 2019. Viet Nam’s anti-dumping tax rate is ranging from 2.3 per cent to 71.1 per cent and is not subject to anti-subsidy tax because the subsidy level is only from 0.1 per cent to 0.2 per cent. However, the export turnover of Viet Nam's taxed products still increased strongly in 2020 and 2022, … [Read more...] about Canada to review duty taxes on Viet Nam’s corrosion-resistant steel

Workers at Nhon Trach 2 Plant. — VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hung Fitch Ratings has affirmed PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power)’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at “BB” with a positive outlook. This is the third consecutive year that PV Power has received “BB” rating with a positive outlook, the highest rating that a Vietnamese company can reach. The rating, which is based on PV Power's Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) assessment of “BB”, is on a par with the IDR of its 80 per cent parent, Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN, BB/Positive). PV Power's SCP is driven by its strong market position as Viet Nam's second-largest electricity producer, accounting for around 5 per cent of the country's total electricity output and 5 per cent of installed capacity in 2022. It also benefits from diversified fuel sources, long-term power-purchase agreements (PPAs) with Viet Nam Electricity (EVN, BB/Positive) for more than 80 per cent of its electricity output and a strong … [Read more...] about PV Power receives “BB” rating for third consecutive year

According to a recent report by the Bank of Korea (BOK), Vietnam is swiftly becoming a significant market for South Korean semiconductor makers, who have been grappling with lacklustre demand in China. As the rivalry between the United States and China intensifies, the BOK has emphasised the importance of diversifying export markets for industry giants like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The BOK underlines Vietnam's emergence as a new source of demand for South Korean semiconductors, highlighting its growing status as an international hub for IT device production and potentially positioning it as a substitute for China in the future. Major smartphone manufacturers have established production bases in Vietnam, where South Korean semiconductors play a crucial role as intermediary goods in the production of finished products, the report notes. Vietnam's abundant low-wage workforce and its proximity to the Chinese market are attracting global businesses, including South Korean … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s market becomes ray of hope for South Korean semiconductor manufacturers

HCM City seeks ways to attract more remittances. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The southern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City is striving to achieve an annual growth rate of at least 10% in the inflow of remittances during the 2023-2025 period and maintains this rate in 2025-2030. The information was heard at a seminar held in the city on May 29 by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs of HCM City, in coordination with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Branch in HCM City to seek comments and solutions of overseas Vietnamese intellectuals to effectively attract and optimise remittance resources in the city. Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City have always maintained a relatively high growth rate and play a crucial role in the city’s socio-economic development. (Photo: VNA) According to Nguyen Duc Lenh, Deputy Director of the SBV Branch in HCM City, remittances to the city have always maintained a relatively high growth rate and play a crucial role in … [Read more...] about HCM City seeks ways to attract more remittances

The Consul General of Japan in Da Nang , Yakabe Yoshinori and visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) - An exhibition of Japanese dolls celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan opened in the central beach city of Da Nang on May 30. Deputy Director of the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum Nguyen Thi Trinh said the exhibition displays 69 traditional and modern dolls made in Japan, including five that get inspiration from the Vietnamese culture. The Consul General of Japan in Da Nang, Yakabe Yoshinori said the event is a significant cultural exchange activity, helping introduce the Japanese culture to Vietnamese people while enhancing mutual understanding and the sound relationship of the two countries. In one space of exhibition , visitors can explore 32 gorgeous dolls depicting various characters, from children to grown-ups, in different settings from daily life to theatre. Another space at … [Read more...] about Japanese dolls charm spectators in Da Nang