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Sea tourism and expectations for a 'made in Vietnam' fleet
The number of cruise tourists accounts for only 2-3% of the total number of international visitors to Vietnam.
VAT reduction helps economic recovery
Reducing the VAT (value added tax) by 2% has been the most practical solution to stimulate consumption and production.
Assets of Vietnam’s billionaires drop as stock prices fall
Vietnamese US dollar billionaires saw their value fall sharply in 2022 because of decreased stock prices. Vingroup’s Pham Nhat Vuong lost US$2.1 billion, while Bui Thanh Nhon was excluded from Forbes’ list of billionaires.
Vietnam makes great strides in AI usage
The 2022 Government AI Readiness Index report shows that Vietnam ranks 55th globally and sixth among 10 ASEAN countries in terms of readiness for artificial intelligence (AI).
Affordable tourism combos needed to lure foreign travelers
The number of foreign travelers to Vietnam was still modest, just 3.5 million, in 2022.
Vietnamese company sues Amazon for US$280 million
A Vietnamese company has filed a lawsuit against Amazon asking for US$280 million. Amazon has not commented on the case yet.
Taxing second and subsequent properties may do more harm than good
Some experts have warned that taxation, if applied, would have a negative impact on the real estate market.
The opportunity for a chip-making industry in Vietnam
Chip production will fuel Vietnam's aspiration to become a prominent manufacturing hub in the region.
China purchases more Vietnamese fruit for lunar new year holiday
Chinese demand for fruit for the lunar new year holiday accounts for up to 50% of Vietnam’s total fruit exports. Experts warn that the products may get stuck at border gates.
Vietnam’s traditional products sell across borders via ecommerce
International customers can easily buy many Vietnamese traditional products via e-commerce platforms.