Author: VNS/VNA
E-commerce connection and development forum to be held
The E-commerce Connection and Development Forum 2024 on the theme 'Cross-border e-commerce: Export opportunities for Vietnamese products' will be launched in Hanoi on November 26 by the Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Hanoi-based hospital partners with UK charity to provide surgeries for children
The 108 Military Central Hospital and Facing the World, a UK-based charity foundation, have formed a partnership to provide surgeries for children with facial deformities in Vietnam.
Italian soloists to perform at City Opera House
Soloists from the Young Musicians European Orchestra (YMEO), the Orchestra Senzaspine and Orchestra Giovanile Scarlatti of Italy will perform compositions by great Italian composers at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on November 17.
EV maker Vinfast secures US$3.5 billion funding
Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate and its Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, has announced a significant financial commitment to VinFast, the Nasdaq-listed Vietnamese electric vehicle maker.
Viettel launches world’s first O-RAN 5G network
Military run telecom group Viettel on November 13 officially announced the commercial launch of its Open RAN (O-RAN) 5G Network, featuring key equipment developed in-house at the 5G Open RAN Connect conference held at the Viettel High Tech headquarters in Hanoi.
UK stands ready to help Vietnam build international financial hub
The UK’s support for Vietnam in establishing an international financial hub is a significant development that reflects the growing economic ties between the two nations.
Two Vietnamese artists nominated for Grammy Awards
Vietnamese-American singer Sangeeta Kaur, whose real name is Mai Xuan Loan, and director Bao Nguyen have been nominated for Grammy Awards this year.
63% of consumers expected to increase spending on essential goods in 2025
PwC's 2024 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights Survey reveals that 63% of Vietnamese consumers intend to increase spending on essential goods over the next year, followed by 52% on clothing and 48% on healthcare products.
Temu, Shein must complete business registration by month-end
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has engaged with representatives from cross-border e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein, mandating them to complete business registration procedures within this month.
Vietnamese e-commerce platform revenues fall in third quarter
Vietnamese e-commerce platforms’ revenues fell significantly in the third quarter of this year, while foreign platforms saw considerable expansion, according to a recent report by e-commerce data company Metric.
