September 24, 2024
Australia’s Commonwealth Bank sells 5 percent of Vietnam International Bank
This comes after it was announced back in June that the Australian bank would be divesting from the company which VIB’s board of directors reportedly only learned about after the State Bank of Vietnam approved the move. The Commonwealth Bank held a 20 percent stake in the bank at the time.
Why More Foreign Films Aren’t Made in Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Tourism, Sports, and Culture is headed to Hollywood to pitch Vietnam as a film set in the hopes that Vietnam’s appearance on the silver screen will boost tourist numbers. It will, however, likely take more than simply raising awareness to see more films made in Vietnam with censorship weighing heavily on foreign film productions.
Vietnam’s aquaculture industry takes US$100 million hit from Typhoon Yagi
Vietnam’s aquaculture industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, becoming a major contributor to the country’s economy through Vietnam’s billion-dollar seafood export industry. This damage to the sector will likely see Vietnam’s seafood exports take a significant hit in the near-term.
Vietnam embedded finance market to reach US$2.73 billion by 2029: Report
The rise of embedded finance is significantly reshaping the financial landscape in Vietnam by integrating financial services into non-financial platforms, making them more accessible and user-friendly. This transformation is particularly impactful in a country where traditional banking penetration remains relatively low, but digital adoption is rapidly increasing.
Vietnam non-wood furniture exports up 6.31 percent August over July
Vietnam has emerged as a significant global player in the furniture manufacturing industry. The country’s strategic geographic location, coupled with a relatively skilled workforce and competitive production costs, has positioned it as a key location for furniture production and export…
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This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
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This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It