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Image: Vietnam Likely to Have Current Surplus in 2022, HSBC Says

Vietnam Likely to Have Current Surplus in 2022, HSBC Says

While favourable base effects partly explained the surprisingly high growth, the level of exports nonetheless returned to the pre-Delta variant level. Among the most affected sectors, textiles have gradually recovered (up 25% y-o-y), but the footwear industry is still impacted (down 14% y-o-y).

Image: Are Online Medical Examinations The Future Of Healthcare In Vietnam?

Are Online Medical Examinations The Future Of Healthcare In Vietnam?

Amidst the aftershocks of the pandemic, Vietnam’s healthcare sector must take stock in immediate opportunities and challenges to better serve Vietnamese people.

Image: Vietnam stands firm as world’s second-largest garment exporter

Vietnam stands firm as world’s second-largest garment exporter

This year, Vietnamas garment exports are estimated at US$39 billion, representing an increase of 11.2% year-on-year and 0.3% higher than the figure in 2019.

Image: Vietnam’s Ability to Weather External Shocks Has Faded in 2021, HSBC Says

Vietnam’s Ability to Weather External Shocks Has Faded in 2021, HSBC Says

Fading protection in 2021. Vietnam’s ability to guard against external risks has been strong over the years, thanks to its shift to a current account surplus, as its trade surplus widened. However, the protection is fading in 2021.

Image: Fitch Affirms Outlook on Standard Chartered Vietnam at Positive

Fitch Affirms Outlook on Standard Chartered Vietnam at Positive

Fitch’s ratings are driven by the institutional support from100% shareholder, Standard Chartered Bank, for Standard Chartered Vietnam given itsimportant role in the group's broader South-East Asia strategy.

Image: Mindset reconstruction towards Central Highlands coffee

Mindset reconstruction towards Central Highlands coffee

(VAN) Minister Le Minh Hoan believed that there is a need to put Central Highlands coffee into reconsideration in all stages: harvest, processing, production.

Image: Vietnam All Set To Welcome New Year With Loosened Quarantine Rules, Flight Resumption

Vietnam All Set To Welcome New Year With Loosened Quarantine Rules, Flight Resumption

Starting January 1, fully vaccinated travelers coming to Vietnam will be allowed to do a 3-day home quarantine, four days shorter than previously implemented.

Image: Heightened Awareness that Resilient Supply Chain More Than Just Operational and Cost Efficiency

Heightened Awareness that Resilient Supply Chain More Than Just Operational and Cost Efficiency

As global supply chains continue to experience disruptions since the outbreak of COVID-19, companies are increasingly looking to adopt a holistic approach to supply chain management.

Image: Vietnam Remains the Sixth Leading Country of Origin for All International Higher Education Students in the United States

Vietnam Remains the Sixth Leading Country of Origin for All International Higher Education Students in the United States

Of the 21,631 Vietnamese students enrolled in higher education in the United States, 70.6 percent were undergraduates, 15.6 percent were graduate level students.

Image: HSBC Gives Some Predictions of the Vietnam’s Reopening of Tourism

HSBC Gives Some Predictions of the Vietnam’s Reopening of Tourism

Despite a small and rather cautious first step, this has key implications for the economy, particularly its reeling labour market and shrinking current account advantage.

Image: Fitch Assigns Phat Dat Real Estate Development First-Time 'B' IDR; Outlook Stable

Fitch Assigns Phat Dat Real Estate Development First-Time 'B' IDR; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings has assigned Vietnam-based Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corp (PDR) a first-time Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'B'. The Outlook is Stable.

Image: USAID, Partners Launch Project to Protect Key Coastal Habitats in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam

USAID, Partners Launch Project to Protect Key Coastal Habitats in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam

With a planned budget of up to $2.9 million provided by USAID, this three-year project aims to protect key coastal habitats in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam to increase the sustainability of fisheries, enhance climate change adaptation, and improve biodiversity conservation.