Facing the heavy aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam is trying to further develop its smart cities. Pham Thai Lai, CEO of Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam, talked with Vietnam Investment Review about the obstacles facing cities today and the role of Siemens in supporting the country’s cities to become smarter.

Vietnam imported 8,800 cars of various types worth US$202 million in August, a surge of 85.6% compared with the previous month, according to a report from the General Department of Customs.

Regional Manager for Asia-Pacific of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) Johannes Brunner has expressed his impression on Vietnam’s development, especially its positive economic growth in the first eight months of this year despite the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.

Seaport companies still reported positive earnings despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Over the course of the past 43 years the nation has developed from being known only for wars and poverty to taking an active lead in UN activities, becoming an increasingly important voice at global forums.

VOV.VN - Despite Vietnam's Tra fish (pangasius) exports to markets and the EU in particular still facing numerous difficulties due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tra fish exporters have great hopes for quick recovery from exports to the EU after the pandemic by taking full advantage of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

VOV.VN - Vietnam obtained a record trade surplus during the past eight months of the year despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but many experts do not interpret it as a good sign of the economy.

VOV.VN - A Vietnam Airlines plane landed at Van Don airport, northern Vietnam, September 20, bringing home more than 340 Vietnamese citizens left stranded in the US due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister has agreed to gradually open Vietnam’s skies to six international air routes as of September 15 after the COVID-19 pandemic is under control. Who are able to enter Vietnam, and what are requirements?

VOV.VN - Close to 280 Vietnamese citizens were repatriated home safe and sound from Europe on a flight conducted by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on September 16-17, in coordination with Vietnamese representative agencies based in Europe and authorities in host nations.