Vietnam’s economy projected to grow 6.1% this year: WB

Vietnam’s economic growth is expected to pick up in 2024, driven by a rebound in manufactured exports and tourism, and recovering consumption and business investment, the World Bank (WB) said on August 26 in a new report. The economy is forecast to g…

Australia Senate President visits Bac Ninh humanitarian vocational training centre

President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines visited the KOTO humanitarian vocational training centre in Tien Du district, the northern province of Bac Ninh, on August 26 as part of her official visit to Vietnam. The same day morning, she laid a wrea…

Vietnam attends Germany’s Leipzig cultural exchange week

Vietnamese products and food are being promoted at a cultural exchange week held in Germany’s Leipzig city from August 24-30. The week-long cultural festival is held yearly in Leipzig but this year is the first time the festival organisers have invit…

Parliamentary cooperation deepens Vietnam-Australia ties: Australian Senate President

The strong parliamentary links have played an important role in deepening the friendship and ties between Vietnam and Australia, President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines told the Vietnamese press on August 26. President of the Australian Senate S…

Vietnam – India connect businesses and investment opportunities

An event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 26 to connect Vietnamese and Indian businesses and introduce investment opportunities between the two countries. The event was held by the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.

Source: Vietnam…

Top leader hands over appointment decisions to new deputy PMs, ministers

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam on August 26 presented appointment decisions to three new Deputy Prime Ministers, and Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, and Minister o…

TM’s Net Profit Shrinks To RM396.42 Mln In 2Q, Declares 12.5 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) has posted a lower net profit of RM396.42 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 (2Q 2024), down from RM568.74 million a year ago.

Revenue also edged down by 1.7 per cent to RM2.91 billion during th…