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Australian golf legend reappointed as Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador

This is a strategic move to attract high-end international tourists, particularly those from the US and Australia, boosting Vietnam’s reputation as a diverse tourism hub. Australian golf legend Gregory John Norman has been reappointed as Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador for 2025-2030, according to an announcement by Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Ho An Phong […]

Towards data economy development

General Luong Tam Quang, Member of the Politburo, Minister of Public Security, and President of the National Data Association, tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy about developing the data economy for a prosperous Vietnam.  What is the role and strategic vision of the National Data Association in developing Vietnam’s data economy, particularly in providing data-related […]

Vietnam and Laos co-host seminar to boost cross-border e-commerce

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam emphasized that cross-border e-commerce represents the shortest and most effective path for businesses from both countries. The ministries of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and Laos on July 18 jointly held a seminar to promote cross-border e-commerce between the two nations, themed “Accompanying Businesses in the Digital Era,” […]

EU regulations stall pepper exports

On July 17, the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) submitted an official petition to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) over the slow issuance of food safety certificates for plant-based exports, especially spices, under Circular No.12/2025/TT-BNNMT. Since July 1, certification responsibility has shifted to provincial-level authorities. However, the new rules fail to fully […]

The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Festival 2025 held in Singapore

The festival was a long-cherished idea aimed at boosting trade promotion and business matchmaking for the fruit and vegetable sector. The inaugural Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Festival 2025 was held in Singapore on July 18,  with the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore acting as the host, in partnership with the Singapore Fruits and Vegetables Importers and […]

Construction of Hanoi – Thai Nguyen – Cho Moi expressway approved

Total investment capital estimated at $638 million. The People’s Council of northern Thai Nguyen province has approved a project to build the Hanoi – Thai Nguyen – Cho Moi expressway under the Public – Private – Partnership (PPP) model. The 100.69-km expressway will start from the intersection of the Ring Road No.3 in Hanoi and […]

MSIG Hong Kong Reports Rising Claims Performance with Innovation Wins

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 July 2025 – MSIG Insurance (Hong Kong) Limited (“MSIG”) today published its sixth annual MSIG Claims Report which presents the total claims honoured in Hong Kong and Macau during the year as well as the insurer’s latest initiatives. In 2024, MSIG’s claims settlement ratio reached 94.5% […]

UOB: “Even if the monk leaves, the temple remains”

Mr. Jimmy Koh, Head of Network Partnerships and Strategic Marketing, Group FDI Advisory, United Overseas Bank (UOB), shares his insights on why Vietnam remains on investors’ radar and UOB’s long-term commitment with a new headquarters building in Ho Chi Minh City. We’ve heard the phrase “China Plus One” mentioned during the ASEAN Conference 2025. From […]

Vietnam takes OCOP program global through international cooperation

The gathering highlights Vietnam’s commitment to sharing its successful experiences and fostering a global platform for cooperation in rural and agricultural development. Vietnam, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), hosted a high-level inter-regional forum on the “One Commune One Product” (OCOP) model on July 15. The event brought […]

Remittances to HCM City estimated at $5.23 bln in H1

Remittances from Africa record the higest increase of 130.8%. Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City reached over $5.23 billion in the first six months of the year, according to the State Bank of Vietnam’s Region 2 Branch. In the second quarter, the remittances to the city is estimated at nearly $2.82 billion, up 16.9% compared […]