Vietnam Today 16/1/2020
PM issues Directive on digital technology enterprises
Directive touches on the many factors involved in bolstering local enterprises during Vietnam's digital transformation process.
Society 16/1/2020
UK launches $2.6mn project to help Vietnam safeguard deltas
Project to support Vietnam's delta network for sustainable development.
Business 16/1/2020
Nielsen: Consumers prefer personal touch in purchasing decisions
Talking to friends a better source of information on products and services than going online, Nielsen report finds.
- Vingroup shelves plans to launch Vinpearl Air
- Ford Vietnam announces $82mn expansion to Hai Duong assembly facility
- Grab appoints new Managing Director for Vietnam
- Siemens Healthineers launches ACUSON Redwood
- Top 500 largest enterprises in 2019 announced
- PM's approval sought for new low-cost carrier
Banking & Finance 15/1/2020
IFC provides $212.5mn to VPBank
Financing package from multiple sources to help bank expand lending to SMEs and boost financing, especially for climate-friendly projects.
- SSIAM partners with NH-Amundi on fund product promotion
- Visa: Biometric authentication easier for consumers
- Newly-opened stock trading accounts down in 2019
- Prudential Vietnam partners with SeABank & BRG Group
- HDBank receives Labor Order on 30th anniversary
- SeABank completes buy back of all bonds at VAMC
Property 17/1/2020
Mövenpick debuts in Cam Ranh
Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh, near Nha Trang, now welcoming guests.
- CBRE: HCMC condo market sees falling supply
- Phuc Khang hands over more Diamond Lotus Riverside apartments
- Real estate remains attractive for foreign investors
- CapitaLand Vietnam & Surbana Jurong collaborate on smart city solutions
- Malibu Hoi An a double winner at Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards
- VET hosts Vietnam Real Estate Forum
Op-Eds 4/1/2020
UOB: 2020 GDP to taper slightly to 6.8%
Mr. Harry Loh, CEO of UOB Vietnam, tells VET about Vietnam's economic achievements in 2019 and outlook for 2020.
Biz Traveler 16/1/2020
Fusion Resorts & Hotels prepare for Valentine's Day
Wellness-inspired hospitality group offering a host of options for a special February 14.
- Heritage Line sets course for sailing bliss on Lan Ha Bay
- Metropole Hanoi celebrating Tet with Old Quarter-style market
- HCMC to open Hop on - Hop off bus routes
- Local ingredients at the heart of new Paradise menus
- Da Nang tops Google Top 10 trending destinations
- World heritage sites continue to lure international tourists
Society 17/1/2020
Phu My Hung in HCMC set for annual Tet flower festival
Various types of flowers and flower and plant art works on display at January 17-29 festival.
- UK launches $2.6mn project to help Vietnam safeguard deltas
- Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort supports 'Soap for Hope' program
- UNIS Hanoi offering scholarships for talented Vietnamese students
- HCMC to limit old vehicles to curb pollution
- Vietnam targets sending 130,000 workers overseas this year
- 'Explore Vietnam' photo contest launched
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Commodities
Crude Oil: $59.48 ? -0.27%
Copper: $2.64 ? 0.38%
Sugar: $134.30 ? 1.21%
Coffee: $12.05 ? -2.19%
Gas: $2.75 ? 0.00%
Corn: $375.25 ? -1.83%
Copper: $2.64 ? 0.38%
Sugar: $134.30 ? 1.21%
Coffee: $12.05 ? -2.19%
Gas: $2.75 ? 0.00%
Corn: $375.25 ? -1.83%
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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BIDV introduces banking app on Apple WatchFirst banking app on Apple Watch that enables bank transfers and phone recharging by voice now available.
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YOLA Education expresses gratitude for parents' support over last decadeCenter organizes get together on January 8 to mark ten year's in the education business.
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Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation appoints new CEOMr. Trinh Hoai Giang to take up position from April 1.
GUIDE AWARDS WINNERS
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Festive Season kicks off at InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72Festivities get underway on November 30.
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HÔTEL du PARC HANOÏ provides 'Omotenashi' spirit from JapanNewly-opened five-star hotel in center of Hanoi offering Japanese service experience.
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Tet is approaching yet again, and The Guide this month looks at how it’s celebrated around the country, samples some typical Hanoi food trays, and takes in a number of rice contests. It also profiles a US photo-journalist with 30 years in Vietnam, and ventures out to a waterfall just north of HCMC.
