Vietnam
Vai alla Scheda Paese »There is no way for peace, peace is the way.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
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How Vietnam's new labour code will affect employers and employees
In November 2019, the National Assembly of Vietnam issued a new version of the Labour Code, which serves as the principal legislation on employment and labour relationships in Vietnam, covering domestic and foreign employers and employees. The changes in the new law are more incremental than sweeping, and generally serve ...
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EU eyes FTAs with Asean as a whole
The EU has expressed interest in pursuing a number of free trade agreements (FTAs) in the region, not only with Thailand but eventually with Asean as a whole, says EU-Asean Business Council Chairman Donald Kanak.
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To Prevent Next Coronavirus, Stop the Wildlife Trade, Conservationists Say
Conservationists see a persistent threat of epidemics so long as tens of millions of animals are traded in Southeast Asia.
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Economic growth slips to 5-year low, virus to hit tourism
Thailand's economy grew at its weakest pace in five years in 2019, as exports and public investments slowed, and the impact from the coronavirus epidemic is set to pile more pressure on Southeast Asia's second-largest economy this year.
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Brazil Becomes Heineken’s Largest Market
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has become the largest market for the Heineken beer brand, the company said on Wednesday, February 12th. The Dutch beverage company reported 4.1 percent growth in global sales volume in Q4, with the strongest increases in Brazil, Vietnam, and Cambodia. "Brazil is now Heineken's ...
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Göteborgs rikaste kvinna: ”Jag fick business i modersmjölken – konst har jag lärt mig”
Hon kallades ”den röda dottern” av redarpappan Sten A Olsson och tog sina barn till Vietnam för att visa på USA:s krigsbrott där.
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KBank uses digital for Asean retail
Kasikornbank (KBank) looks set to use digital banking to make inroads into the regional retail market, tapping higher-yield business.
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Indonesia to become Southeast Asia’s biggest stock market
Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, is finally poised to take the title of the biggest equity market in the region.
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PTT, Centel ready Vietnam cafe venture
Two SET-listed companies — PTT Plc and Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel) — have announced a joint venture to operate PTT’s coffee shop brand Cafe Amazon in Vietnam with a combined investment of US$3.5 million.
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Anti-dumping shields for steel renewed
The government has extended the anti-dumping duty on cold-reduced carbon steel, both coiled and uncoiled, from China, Vietnam and Taiwan for the next five years to curb supply from the three markets.
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Official: Cajoling India priority for RCEP
Thailand is set to fully support all attempts to convince India to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), reiterating that the pact will be signed as scheduled at the Asean Summit in Vietnam next year.
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Asean paves path towards better FTAs
Thailand looks poised to improve free trade agreements (FTAs) under the Asean framework next year, aiming to extend tariff cuts to cover more products, particularly sensitive items.
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Pathum Thani sets target to be Asean-wide food hub
Every province has its own unique selling point. Some, such as Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai or Phuket, present themselves as prime tourist destinations, while others, such as Nong Khai, position themselves as border trade towns.
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Israel's defense chief warns Iran: Syria will become your Vietnam
Comments by Naftali Bennett follow remark from Israel's foreign minister, who was quoted as saying Israel would consider striking Iran if it came close to being nuclear-capable
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Israel's defense chief warns Iran: Syria will become your Vietnam
Comments by Naftali Bennett follow remark from Israel's foreign minister, who was quoted as saying Israel would consider striking Iran if it came close to being nuclear-capable
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The Price of Recycling Old Laptops: Toxic Fumes in Thailand’s Lungs
The e-waste industry is booming in Southeast Asia, frightening residents worried for their health. Despite a ban on imports, Thailand is a center of the business.
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Ericsson to pay US more than $1bn over foreign bribery
Telecoms group admits years of corruption in Djibouti, China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Kuwait
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Indonesia dangles cheaper energy to lure billions in investment
JAKARTA: Indonesia is touting an abundance of low-cost renewable energy to lure billions of dollars in investment Southeast Asia’s largest economy needs to build processing plants for commodities such as nickel, copper and aluminium.
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Japan promises Asean nations $3bn in development funding
TOKYO: Japan has promised US$3 billion in investment and loans to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to boost development in the fast-growing region, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Monday.
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US firms flock to BoI amid trade war
More US investors are keen to relocate their production bases to Thailand and Asean to stave off the impact of the prolonged US-China trade rift.
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Bangkok Bank urges infrastructure investment
Despite Asean's fast-growing economy, the regional bloc faces challenges in digital development to maintain a competitive edge and requires infrastructure investment and labour skill upgrades to keep pace with business needs.