CPI ROSE 0.48 PER CENT IN JULY AFTER BASE SALARY INCREASES
The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.48 per cent in July on rising domestic petrol prices, higher demand for electricity and higher health insurance premiums following a 30 per cent increase in base salaries from the beginning of this month, data of the General Statistics Office (GSO) showed.
5G OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL BUSINESSES
Mobile network operators in Vietnam are rapidly deploying 5G infrastructure, poised to unlock new revenue opportunities for themselves and for domestic and international technology firms. This advancement is set to play a pivotal role in accelerating the country’s digital transformation and fostering the development of its digital economy.
AI AND DIGITAL ASSETS OFFER NEW INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Speaking at a conference on H2 investment opportunities, Dat Tong, senior market strategist of Exness Investment Bank, said, “The advent of working from home during the pandemic is here to stay, but there is much debate about the productivity of working from home. However, it cannot be denied that the adoption of technology by employees increases to an unprecedented high level due.”
30 HONG KONG COMPANIES TO VISIT VIETNAM
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the delegation will include HKSAR Government principal officials, and some 30 leaders of enterprises and conglomerates operating finance and insurance; innovation and technology; professional services; infrastructure, transport and logistics; energy and hospitality.
VIETNAM REPORTS $18 BILLION IN FDI BETWEEN JANUARY AND JULY
Vietnam reported more than $18 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the year to July 20, an on-year increase of 10.9 per cent, according to data from the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
KCN VIETNAM AIMS FOR GREEN CERTIFICATION IN FUTURE PROJECTS
KCN Vietnam Group JSC. (KCN Vietnam Group), a professional industrial property developer, on July 29, 2024, officially announced its green building development agenda, endeavoring to achieve green, sustainability standards and certifications.
TAX SECTOR ACHIEVES 58% OF BUDGET ESTIMATE IN FIRST HALF
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) held an online review conference to assess tax activities for the first half of the year and outline tax objectives and solutions for the last six months. The conference was attended by Finance Deputy Minister Cao Anh Tuan, GDT General Director Mai Xuan Thanh, GDT Deputy General Directors, and leaders of GDT departments.
GREEN LOGISTICS TRANSFORMING PERCEPTION INTO ACTION
The development of green supply chains and green logistics is no longer a distant future concern; it has become an urgent necessity for businesses today. Adopting green supply chain practices is essential for survival and growth in the modern market. Companies that are slow to embrace these sustainable practices risk facing significant challenges and may even be pushed out of the market.
