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The Ministry of Health needs to issue new guidelines on quarantine to reflect this change no later than Dec. 15, Dam said at a meeting Wednesday. This would remove the current need for arrivals to be quarantined in designated facilities. Only those who are not vaccinated need to be kept in centralized facilities and be inoculated there, he said. Vietnam is now in different circumstances than before, Dam said, noting that despite the rising number of cases the country has been able to contain the disease and vaccination speed was rising. In the latest wave that hit Vietnam in late April, more than 1.35 million cases have been reported and 1.03 million of them have recovered. So far 55.5 million people have been fully vaccinated. Dam said the Transport Ministry and aviation authorities need to work on expedited resumption of international flights. An official of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said at the meeting that they have connected with the "vaccine passport" …

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It has many policies to support investors and its officials say they are always focused on creating the most favourable conditions for businesses to come to the province. The province is now giving priority for investment in particular areas like Long Khanh town and the districts of Thong Nhat, Tan Phu, Dinh Quan, Xuan Loc and Cam My districts. Infrastructure is another major priority area for investment in Dong Nai Under the provincial plan, industrial production projects should be based in industrial parks set up for the purpose. Dong Nai sees its role as creating favorable conditions for investors to find opportunities in all industries and fields in line with the central government's international commitments. It continues to prioritize investment for projects with advanced technology, new technology, high technology, clean technology and others that have high added value, spill-over effects, and connect global production and supply chains. The province …

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This is a practical forum for Hoan My medical professionals to share their expertise, experience, and findings in the healthcare sector to help address public health challenges that are caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hoan My Science and Technology Conference (Hoan My Conference) will be held for the first time online via https://hoanmyconference.vn from December 10 to 11. The Hoan My Science and Technology Conference 2021, with the theme “Optimizing healthcare in the New Normal”, is expected to attract around 2,000 domestic and international delegates. The conference will host 80 speakers who are leading medical experts and nearly 100 specialized scientific reports will be presented. Given the complicated situation of the pandemic globally, the conference will focus on prevention, care, and treatment issues relating to Covid-19. In addition, the conference will introduce new advancements in treatment and care, scientific and technological applications …

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Rising infections could damage Vietnam's recovery prospects According to IHS Markit research, the Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) ticked up to 52.2 in November from 52.1 in October, signalling a second successive modest improvement in business conditions following a period of decline caused by the wave of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier in the year. New orders increased for the second month running as the easing of pandemic restrictions in recent months helped demand in the sector. Moreover, the rate of expansion was solid and the sharpest since April. New export orders also increased again, but only modestly as COVID-19 continued to constrain international trade. Higher new orders and a lower level of restrictions than seen earlier in the year meant that manufacturers were able to expand their production volumes again in November. While new order growth accelerated, this was not the case for output which increased at a broadly similar pace to that seen in …

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More Japanese investors are entering renewable energy production in Vietnam Marubeni Green Power Vietnam, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan-based Marubeni Corporation has just signed a corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) with Ajinomoto Vietnam Co., Ltd. in which Marubeni Green Power (MAGPOV) will supply electricity generated by a rooftop solar PV system in Vietnam. By supplying renewable energy generated from a solar PV system built on the roof of Ajinomoto Vietnam's Long Thanh facility in Dong Nai province, MAGPOV Vietnam hopes to contribute to Ajinomoto Vietnam's carbon dioxide emissions reduction and decarbonisation. The Japanese Ministry of the Environment has chosen this project as part of its Financing Programme for Joint Crediting Mechanism in FY2021, and it will be carried out in collaboration with the Vietnamese and Japanese governments. Marubeni will continue to promote the decarbonisation of the supply chain of companies in Vietnam by introducing rooftop solar …

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Coca-Cola - Making a difference for a greener Vietnam Present in Vietnam for 27 years now, Coca-Cola continues to pursue its vision to become the leading total beverage company in the country with a strong focus on sustainability and inclusive growth. The Coca-Cola Company’s business and investment in the country have increased over the years, creating thousands of jobs for locals. In 2017, Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam Ltd., the local bottling partner of Coca-Cola, made a significant investment in cutting-edge technology at four production lines in its Danang factory. Additionally, the factory has been continually upgrading smart manufacturing and environmentally friendly technology in line with international standards. Coca-Cola’s total investment into warehouses and wastewater treatment at this factory only stands at around $5 million so far. In addition to long-term business growth, Coca-Cola is also actively focused on its environmental, social, and governance commitments in …

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By Le Khanh Lam-Chairman, RSM Vietnam As distressing as the recent turmoil has been, the COVID-19 pandemic and the social unrest should ultimately drive corporations to become more dedicated to sustainable practices that benefit not just their investors and employees but also the community as a whole. In August 2019, Business Roundtable, a group of CEOs from some of the largest companies in the United States, redefined the purpose of a corporation to benefiting a range of stakeholders, such as customers, staff, suppliers, communities, and shareholders than merely earning profits for shareholders. Years of rising pressure on businesses to pay greater attention to how they operate, particularly when it comes to their practices regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) problems, prompted this declaration. This commitment, though, is facing perhaps its greatest test yet. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned all public attention to the urgent need to build a stronger …

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Where is Vietnam on the expansion radar of Japanese firms when it comes to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as the world continues to deal with the pandemic? Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd In regards to destinations for outbound M&As from Japan, Vietnam ranked sixth globally, according to RECOF’s M&A database for the January-October period in 2021. Vietnam is second only to Singapore among Southeast Asian countries, and this shows how important Vietnam is for the global expansion strategies of Japanese companies. Despite the pandemic, many Japanese companies remain interested in investing in Vietnam because it is expected to play a crucial role in the global supply chain. The growth potential of the Vietnamese market is also recognised by many Japanese companies. Therefore, they are anxious to see the country recover from the current issues at the soonest. Could you shed …

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Thanks to the application of information technology (IT), combined with a high economic growth rate and friendliness with foreign trade, Vietnam has won plaudits for its global connection ability. Inside a lab of a Vietnamese mobile network operator which was opened in 2017. Photo: Hai Dang In DHL’s latest report, Vietnam was praised by international experts for its information technology application and stable politics, plus its maximum support for trade and business. DHL and the NYU Stern School of Business released the 2021 update of the DHL Global Connectedness Index (CGI). This report, in its 10th year, provides a fresh view on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on globalization by analyzing international flows of trade, capital, information and people. In 2020, Vietnam ranked 38th out of 139 countries in the DHL Global Connectedness Index. The report also cited data from a third party, saying that Vietnam ranked 1st in supporting trade and business out …

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Tax revenue from cross-border e-commerce activities reached more than VND1 trillion (US$43.5 million) in the first nine months of this year. Experts say that the tax potential of enterprises operating across borders is quite large. — Photo thanhnien.vn The General Department of Taxation said about 14 large corporations and technology companies in the world and eight cross-border e-commerce websites operating with income in Vietnam fulfilled their tax obligations through Vietnamese organisations and individuals. Tax revenue from Vietnamese organisations that have signed online advertising contracts with foreign organisations that have not established legal entities in Vietnam such as Google, Youtube or Facebook was estimated at VND4.1 trillion from 2018 to the end of September this year. Of which, Facebook paid VND1.56 trillion; Google VND1.53 trillion; and Microsoft VND533 billion. Tax revenue from cross-border e-commerce activities reached about VND1.14 …

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