Business 22/5/2019

StartupCity.vn finds success

Portal attracts more than 300 parties and dozens of large investment funds in its three years of operations.

22/5/2019

Vietnam attractive to foreign investors amid trade war

21/5/2019

PM approves National Steering Committee on IUU Fishing

21/5/2019

Beat the heat at Duyen Ha Resort Cam Ranh

Dialogue discusses roadmap to universal health coverage

Initiated by health ministry, dialogue held on May 16 in Hanoi.

SK Group to buy $1bn worth of Vingroup shares

Deal to come under a strategic partnership signed on May 16.

VPBank partners with VinaCapital to provide investment options

Two sign strategic cooperation agreement to provide bank's priority individual customers with outstanding investment...

Latest printing technologies showcased at ASGA 2019

International expo on screen and digital printing technology held recently in HCMC.

Digiworld to distribute HTC's VR products

Vietnamese electronics distributor to sell HTC's virtual reality products around country.

Vietnam 3rd in cost attractiveness for global manufacturers

Cushman & Wakefield release new research assessing 48 of the most suitable locations for global manufacturers to expand...

Savills: Vietnam a global property hotspot

Savills Hanoi director tells conference of how Vietnam's real estate sector is the equal of most others.

State fund offers SMEs preferential loans

Loans at rates representing 80% of lowest elsewhere available from SMEs Development Fund.

Bamboo Capital sets targets for upcoming years

Group's AGM approves ambitious goals for next three years.

Ben Tre specialty products exhibited in HCMC

City and Mekong Delta province partner to promote local specialties.

Vietnam Today 21/5/2019

PM approves National Steering Committee on IUU Fishing

Committee to assist PM in dealing with matters relating to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

Business 22/5/2019

StartupCity.vn finds success

Portal attracts more than 300 parties and dozens of large investment funds in its three years of operations.

Banking & Finance 15/5/2019

VPBank partners with VinaCapital to provide investment options

Two sign strategic cooperation agreement to provide bank's priority individual customers with outstanding investment products.

Property 17/5/2019

Real Estate Forum 2019 held in Hanoi

Forum hears of prospects for the real estate market into the future.

Op-Eds 22/5/2019

Vietnam attractive to foreign investors amid trade war

Mr. Chua Hak Bin, Senior Economist at Maybank Kim Eng, tells VET how Vietnam is the biggest beneficiary in investment shifts from China as trade war with US continues.

Biz Traveler 21/5/2019

Beat the heat at Duyen Ha Resort Cam Ranh

Summer promotion gives you and your family a cool and refreshing stay at the beach resort.

Society 20/5/2019

MoET & World Vision act to stop violence against children

Two to start initiative with programs and activities to protect children at home and at school.

Issue

Tourism joins a host of industries in standing to gain a great deal as digitalization fully takes hold. Smart tourism development is the catch-word of the moment, as the country looks to become a major travel destination. Industry players will need to improve their technology and make it known to potential guests exactly what it is they offer. Travellers now have a virtually limitless source of tourism information and competition is sure to heat up into the future.

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%

Source: vietstock

Exchange Rates

Unit: VND

NA	Buy	Sell
EUR	NA	NA
GBP	NA	NA
JPY	NA	NA
SGD	NA	NA
USD	NA	NA

Source: Vietcombank

Gold

Unit: milion VND/ounce

Province	Buy	Sell
SJC	NA	NA
Ring	NA	NA

Source: SJC

Weather

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Vietnam is currently witnessing digital transformation occurring across all sectors, from trade and payments to healthcare, education, transport and tourism, at an impressive pace. There can be no doubt that developing the digital economy will create opportunities for all. As such, Vietnamese businesses can tap into opportunities brought about by the digital economy and can enhance their business performance, expand market share, and even march into new market segments. Moreover, the digital economy helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a larger role in economic growth...
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