Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) President Lynn Martin hold talks with CEOs of major firms listed on the NYSE on May 16. — VNA/VNS Photo Duong Giang Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a roundtable with CEOs from world-leading firms and investment funds listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during a visit there on May 16. In the opening address, PM Chinh said global instabilities had impacted both Viet Nam and the US, requiring the companies to help address the challenges. Viet Nam in recent times had strived to keep macroeconomic conditions under control, including exchange rates, inflation and interest rates, as well as budget revenues and expenditure balances, food security, imports and exports. Viet Nam is currently in serious need of developing a healthy, sustainable securities and bonds market, according to the Prime Minister. The PM also informed the company executives of the implementation of the recovery package worth … [Read more...] about PM underlines commitments to facilitate foreign businesses in roundtable with NYSE-listed firms
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PM urges US businesses to invest in tourism and trade in Vietnam
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the conference (Photo: VNA) San Francisco - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17 (local time) attended a Vietnam-US trade, investment and tourism promotion conference themed ‘Rediscovering Vietnam’ in San Francisco. The conference, held by the national carrier Vietnam Airlines and two travel groups – Saigon Tourists and Thien Minh Group – to boost the cooperation between enterprises of the two countries and to introduce Vietnam to US friends and partners. Addressing the event, PM Chinh highlighted the development of the Vietnam-US ties, benefiting both countries and contributing to peace, cooperation and development in the world. The Government leader affirmed that economic, investment, trade and science-education cooperation is an important pillar in the bilateral relationship. In the very challenging year of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two-way trade still reached 112 billion USD, accounting for nearly … [Read more...] about PM urges US businesses to invest in tourism and trade in Vietnam
Businesses require support in digital transformation
Vietnam must move forward with plans to design additional programmes to support firms in the digital transformation process in terms of funding, knowledge, and information in the technology market to help them grasp technological changes occurring globally, according to insiders. Illustrative photo Experts in the sector made the statement at the launching conference held on May 20 to unveil the Vietnam Annual Economic Report 2022 running with the theme of "Strengthening digital platform for the service sector” in Hanoi. Upon addressing the conference, Nguyen Quoc Viet, deputy director of the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR), revealed that the 69% of businesses in the nation have been forced to temporarily suspend their operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the pandemic significantly affecting several sectors such as service, accommodation, food, and tourism, it has yet to exert a serious impact on the digital … [Read more...] about Businesses require support in digital transformation
American business community optimistic about US-Vietnam economic ties
Virginia B. Foote, President of the Board of the US International Centre, speaks to Vietnam News Agency reporters on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with US enterprises in New York on May 16. — VNA/VNS Photo With Viet Nam-US economic relations having grown steadily, the American business community is very optimistic and working very hard in Viet Nam, according to Virginia B. Foote, President of the Board of the US International Centre. The two countries have reached a new height of over US$100 billion in two-way trade, Foote, who is also co-founder of the US-Viet Nam Trade Council (USVTC) and President and CEO of Bay Global Strategies, told Vietnam News Agency's reporters on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with US enterprises in New York on May 16. She highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit in Viet Nam as well as its great workforce, better infrastructure and significant location in Asia as advantages for American firms doing … [Read more...] about American business community optimistic about US-Vietnam economic ties
American business community very optimistic about US-Vietnam economic ties
Virginia B. Foote, President of the Board of the US International Centre, speaks to Vietnam News Agency reporters on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with US enterprises in New York on May 16. (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – With Vietnam-US economic relations having grown steadily over time, the American business community is very optimistic and working very hard in Vietnam, according to Virginia B. Foote, President of the Board of the US International Centre. The two countries have reached a new height of over 100 billion USD in two-way trade, Foote, who is also co-founder of the US-Vietnam Trade Council (USVTC) and President and CEO of Bay Global Strategies, told the Vietnam News Agency's reporters on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s meeting with US enterprises in New York on May 16. She highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit in Vietnam as well as its great workforce, better infrastructure and significant location in Asia as … [Read more...] about American business community very optimistic about US-Vietnam economic ties
PM urged US businesses to invest in tourism and trade opportunities with Viet Nam after COVID-19
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addressed the conference 'Rediscovering Viet Nam' held in San Francisco on May 17 (US time). — VNA/VNS Photo Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17 (local time) attended the US-Viet Nam trade, investment, and tourism promotion conference themed ‘Rediscovering Viet Nam’ in San Francisco. The conference, held by the national carrier Vietnam Airlines and two travel groups – Saigontourist Group and Thien Minh Group – to boost the cooperation between the enterprises of the two countries and to introduce the image of Viet Nam to US friends and partners. Addressing the event, PM Chinh stressed Viet Nam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, multilateralisation, and commitment to be a good friend, a reliable partner, a responsible member of the international community; and the building of an independent and self-reliant economy associated with active, proactive, extensive international integration with substance and … [Read more...] about PM urged US businesses to invest in tourism and trade opportunities with Viet Nam after COVID-19
SSI wins Best Business Development award from AsianInvestor
SSIAM has won the Best Business Development award at AsianInvestor magazine’s 2022 Asset Management Awards. — Photo courtesy of SSI SSI Asset Management Company Limited has won the Best Business Development award at AsianInvestor magazine’s 2022 Asset Management Awards. The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented impact on many economic sectors in Việt Nam and globally, including on fund management. Cash flows were significantly affected, partly due to the withdrawal of foreign investors from the market. Faced with that situation, SSIAM has in the last two years quickly transformed, restructured products and expanded cooperation with local and foreign partners, which have helped it gain remarkable successes and improve clients' investment efficiency. To attract foreign investments to Việt Nam, it has tied up with organisations in Korea and Thailand for years. It has also launched new funds. As of December 31 last year the total assets under management by SSIAM was … [Read more...] about SSI wins Best Business Development award from AsianInvestor
Vietnamese premier discusses innovation, startup cooperation with US businesses
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a forum on innovation and startups with leading U.S. firms in San Francisco, California on Tuesday morning (local time) within the framework of his working visit. During the event, which was organized by the Asia Society Northern California, PM Chinh stated that Vietnam identifies science and technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship as important driving forces for development in the new era. Startup collaboration between Vietnamese and U.S. partners should focus on climate change response, digital transformation, technology transformation, and supply chain diversification, he continued. Attention should also be paid to the innovation and startup movement among young people. The premier went on to discuss with leaders of major U.S. businesses about opportunities for cooperation in innovation, science, and technology. The Vietnamese government is improving mechanisms and policies to welcome new startups, he stated, adding … [Read more...] about Vietnamese premier discusses innovation, startup cooperation with US businesses
Four-month purchasing power rebound facilitates business recovery
A woman shops for fresh fruits at a Winmart store in Ha Noi. — VNA/VNS Photo Tran Viet Domestic purchasing power has rebounded after a strong decline caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. That rebound has facilitated businesses to step up production and seize new opportunities, experts have said. The nation's total revenue from retail trade and services surpassed VND1.77 quadrillion (US$76.2 billion) in the first four months of 2022, up 6.5 per cent year-on-year, the latest report from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) showed. In April alone, the revenue also saw a positive yearly rise of 12 per cent to over VND455 trillion, according to the report. These encouraging figures were attributable to abundant good supply and increasing purchasing power in the domestic market, the MoIT said, adding that goods retail sales saw a year-on-year hike of 7.6 per cent to over VND1.42 quadrillion in the four months. Of this, sales of food and foodstuff rose 13.2 per cent year-on-year … [Read more...] about Four-month purchasing power rebound facilitates business recovery
PM urged US businesses to invest in tourism and trade opportunities with Việt Nam after COVID-19
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính addressed the conference 'Rediscovering Việt Nam' held in San Francisco on May 17 (US time). — VNA/VNS Photo SAN FRANCISCO — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on May 17 (local time) attended the US-Việt Nam trade, investment, and tourism promotion conference themed ‘Rediscovering Việt Nam’ in San Francisco. The conference, held by the national carrier Vietnam Airlines and two travel groups – Saigontourist Group and Thiên Minh Group – to boost the cooperation between the enterprises of the two countries and to introduce the image of Việt Nam to US friends and partners. Addressing the event, PM Chính stressed Việt Nam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, multilateralisation, and commitment to be a good friend, a reliable partner, a responsible member of the international community; and the building of an independent and self-reliant economy associated with active, proactive, extensive international integration … [Read more...] about PM urged US businesses to invest in tourism and trade opportunities with Việt Nam after COVID-19