November 16, 2024
Vietnam’s education sector CPI shows mixed trends with high year-to-date growth
These trends highlight inflationary pressures within Vietnam’s education sector, where tuition and service costs have risen substantially, likely due to enhanced demand, infrastructure investments, and evolving curriculum standards…
Vietnam’s garment manufacturing sector sees significant year-over-year growth, October
Of note, Vietnam’s garment sector is benefiting from increased international orders and favourable trade conditions. However, sustaining this growth may require addressing challenges such as supply chain dependencies and rising production costs, particularly in a global market where sustainable and ethical production practices are becoming increasingly important to buyers.
Vietnam holds position on US currency manipulation watchlist in November report
Vietnam has met two of three of the US Treasury’s currency manipulator criteria. Specifically it has a material current account surplus greater than 3 percent of its GDP (5 percent in the 12 months ended June 30) and a bilateral trade surplus with the US in excess of US$15 billion (US$111.7 billion in the 12 months ended June 30)…
Vietnam’s manufacturing leads October’s FDI influx with substantial growth year-to-date
The steady influx of foreign capital into manufacturing reflects Vietnam’s appeal as a regional industrial hub, offering a cost-effective environment for companies looking to establish or expand operations within Southeast Asia. This trend can be attributed to a number of factors including Vietnam’s competitive workforce, strategic location, and favourable government policies tailored to support foreign manufacturing operations..
Vietnam’s in vitro fertilisation market to see strong growth as awareness, demand increase: Report
The report notes that rising awareness and acceptance of IVF procedures among the population are central to this growth. As more couples become informed about the possibilities of assisted reproductive technologies, the demand for IVF services is increasing…
In today’s Vietnam news: Fund outflows May, New HCMC airport trial operations to begin September, M&A HCMC 2026, Compensation for gas-to-electric bike switch Hanoi,
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam gene company planned Hong Kong IPO, Samsung signs DPPA, Oil delivery from Iraq, Bio-fuel mandate roll-out reaction, Stock market
In today’s Vietnam news: Third USTR 301 investigation, Commentary USTR “priority” IP designation, Arbitration rules upgrade, Living costs for younger workers, Shopee delays fee
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
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It