VIETNAM SETS SIGHTS ON HO CHI MINH CITY'S TRANSFORMATION INTO A GLOBAL FINANCIAL HUB BY 2030
Vietnam established a steering committee, led by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai, on October 6 to guide the development of a new international financial hub, underscoring its ambition to elevate its global financial stature.
CREDIT GROWTH FAR FROM YEAR-END TARGET DESPITE FALLING INTEREST RATES
During a bank-business connectivity meeting in Thái Nguyên Province on Wednesday, Deputy Governor Phạm Thanh Hà revealed that as of September 29, the total credit for the entire economy reached nearly VNĐ12.7 quadrillion (US$531.2 billion), marking a 6.92 per cent increase since early this year.
VIET NAM AIMS TO ACHIEVE DUAL TARGET IN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: PM
The Government of Việt Nam is determined to develop a digital government, digital economy, digital society and form digital technology enterprises with global competitiveness. Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính made this statement during a special event held in Hà Nội on Tuesday to mark the National Digital Transformation Day 2023 with the theme "Exploiting digital data to create values".
BREAKTHROUGHS PINPOINTED FOR VIETNAM’S LOGISTICS SECTOR
Vietnam will have profound opportunities in logistics chain development over the next 2-3 years and beyond if it can also address its shortcomings, according to participants at a summit jointly organised by Vietnam Investment Review and SLP Vietnam last week in Ho Chi Minh City.
TASTE OF AUTHENTIC MEXICAN TACO
Take a trip to a lush green garden in the heart of Saigon and enjoy seafood buffet or outdoor cocktail next to the “Urban Oasis”. The journey to open your senses in peaceful and relaxing environment will be even more poetic, promising to be an unforgettable vacation experience.
VIETNAM’S OUTBOUND INVESTMENT RISES 4.6%
Statistics from the Foreign Investment Agency showed that Vietnamese enterprises have expanded their outbound investments across 14 sectors. The wholesale and retail sector took the lead with 26 new investment projects and six projects involving capital adjustments, accounting for 36.1% of the total outbound investment capital.
CREDIT GROWTH FAR FROM YEAR-END TARGET DESPITE FALLING INTEREST RATES
During a bank-business connectivity meeting in Thái Nguyên Province on Wednesday, Deputy Governor Phạm Thanh Hà revealed that as of September 29, the total credit for the entire economy reached nearly VNĐ12.7 quadrillion (US$531.2 billion), marking a 6.92 per cent increase since early this year.
CALIFORNIA’S FITNESS FESTIVAL - SPECIAL INVITATION FOR HKBAV MEMBERS ONLY
A warm invitation to all of us to participate in outdoor Zumba classes, Les Mills BodyCombat with Les Mills Global Ambassador, PT Challenge - a physical age testing activity, the kitfit challenge, and various physical activities. Additionally, there will be an explosive Live Music Concert combined with the high-profile All-Star Fight martial arts tournament, making its debut appearance in Vietnam.
