The Asialink Business Centre under Australia’s University of Melbourne has announced to commence a new capability development programme, aimed at building awareness and positioning Australian business to engage in Vietnam’s fintech sector.

VOV.VN - A high-raking delegation of the Vietnam National Assembly (NA) led by NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue arrived in Vienna, Austria, on September 5 to attend the fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament (WCSP) and make working visits to several EU nations.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed hope that the US will continue to support Vietnam in COVID-19 prevention and control, especially in the vaccine strategy amid the global shortage of COVID-19 vaccines.

VOV.VN - Despite Russia opening its doors for goods from Vietnam, a lack of information and transportation costs have caused local firms to face challenges in accessing the potential market.

Vietnam is still a bright spot for foreign businesses, Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long has affirmed with representatives of British business circle.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Tax Department has waived or reduced taxes worth VND123 billion (US$5.37 million) for 86,197 household businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the market is witnessing adjustments in the rate of ownership for foreign investors in banks, analysts say that it depends on the strategy and business plan of each bank from time to time.

VOV.VN - US Vice-President Kamala Harris will offer Vietnam assistance in distributing vaccines during her visit to the country, according to a White House official.

The medical devices sector is one of Vietnam’s most promising for foreign investment due to its rapid economic development and rising demand for medical care, according to Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment is developing a draft programme to support digital transformation in enterprises, cooperatives and business households for 2021-2025, to meet the practical and urgent needs of the fourth industrial revolution and tackling the pandemic.