November 15, 2024
Vietnam’s CPI for medicines and medical services shows substantial year-to-date increase
For the period from January to October 2024, the CPI for medicines and medical services rose by 7.54 percent over the same period in 2023. This sustained year-to-date growth reflects growing demand for healthcare services, potential supply chain challenges, and rising input costs for pharmaceuticals.
Vietnam’s fibre production shows sustained annual growth but moderate monthly increase
Notably, fibre production is benefiting from rising global demand for textiles, positioning Vietnam as a key player in the supply chain. To sustain this momentum, however, the industry may need to focus on innovations in sustainable fibre production to meet increasing environmental standards and ensure long-term growth…
Vietnam gamers restricted from buying, selling virtual assets under new internet Decree
There are also a number of other requirements for gaming providers outlined in the Decree from signage requirements in gaming centres to warnings placed in-game. For example, “Playing more than 180 minutes a day will have a negative impact on health” is required to be displayed in-game every thirty minutes….
Vietnam News Roundup: November 8 to November 14
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers the latest State Bank open market operations including the falling dong, new financing arrangements for VinFast, new regulations on data collection and storage for cross border service providers, and more…
October outcomes mixed for Vietnam’s stock exchanges
As of late October, 725 stocks and fund certificates were listed on Vietnam’s main exchanges, the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) and Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), while 885 stocks were registered on the Unlisted Public Companies (UPCoM) platform…
Vietnam FDI in professional, scientific, and tech sectors declines, October
This monthly decline in both project count and capital could reflect a period of adjustment, with FDI in this sector often fluctuating due to the high specificity and varying capital demands of technology-driven projects. Despite this downturn, the sector is expected to maintain its role in supporting Vietnam’s innovation and technological advancement trajectory…
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam Airlines trading restrictions removed, Insurance payouts VSS, Car sales June, 23+ years prison term recommended counterfeit supplements, Counterfeit shoes
In today’s Vietnam news: Government to inject cash into Agribank, IMF growth forecast raised, German industrial gas plant investment, VN garment maker Amazon legal
In today’s Vietnam news: Construction labour demand impacting garment industry, ADB growth forecasts, Bloomberg survey GDP growth expectations, Starlink orders open, Seafood industry call
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