Candy Lee
Candy Lee is a journalist covering economy and society of Vietnam and the world. She worked as an editor in Korean newspapers before joining Vietnam Times. Candy Lee has a degree in economics from Yonsei University in Korea.
For Candy Lee's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:
Vietnam's trade surplus reached US$14.5 billion by mid-September
23/09/2020 15:52
The General Department of Vietnam Customs said that Vietnam's import and export revenue reached over US$361.5 billion from the beginning of the year to September 15, with a record trade surplus of nearly US$14.5 billion.
Most economic and financial indicators show the resilience of Vietnamese economy
22/09/2020 07:19
Most economic and financial indicators keep demonstrating Vietnam's resilience according to a report on Vietnam's macroeconomic by the World Bank.
FDI inflows into Vietnam will recover after the pandemic
10/09/2020 14:52
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Vietnam will soon recover after the Covid-19 pandemic is controlled, according to Takeo Nakajima, the Chief Representative of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) in Hanoi.
Video: People not wearing masks and gathering in crowds to be strictly prohibited 1
01/09/2020 07:16
This new requirement came from Hanoi's steering committee for Covid-19 prevention and control on Friday.
Vietnamese trade revenue estimated to exceed US$336.2 billion in 8 months
31/08/2020 16:21
According to the General Statistics Office, Vietnamese import-export turnover is estimated at US$336.32 billion in the first eight months. This is an annual reduction of 0.3%.
Video: Danang witnesses positive signs of Covid-19 control
31/08/2020 16:21
Recently, the health sector in Vietnam's central provinces has received good news with dozens of Covid-19 to be successfully treated.
Vietnamese farming exports reach US$26.1 billion over the past eight months
31/08/2020 14:27
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam's farming exports in the first eight months of 2020 have been estimated at US$26.1 billion, down 0.9% over the same period of 2019.
Vietnamese agro-forestry-fisheries trade surplus reached US$6.2 billion
31/08/2020 13:36
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that Vietnamese agro-fisheries sector achieved a trade surplus of approximately US$6.2 billion during the first eight months of the year, representing an annual increase of 4.9%.
Thailand is the largest exporter of vegetables of ASEAN
31/08/2020 13:05
Despite the economic stagnation and border closures, under the impact of Covid-19, Thailand is the largest exporter of ASEAN in terms of fresh refrigerated vegetables, while being 14th in the world.
Japan to become the largest import market for Vietnamese transport vehicles 1
31/08/2020 11:02
The General Department of Customs said that the first seven months of 2020 witnessed Vietnam's export of transport vehicles and spare parts to Japan reach US$1.2 billion, accounting for 28% of Vietnam's overall export turnover of this commodity group, according to the General Department of Customs.
Eight-month FDI attraction in Vietnam reached US$19.54 billion
29/08/2020 10:10
The Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam attracted USD Vietnam attracted US$19.54 billion worth of FDI as of August 20, down 13.7% year-on-year.
Video: Hanoi to provide free wifi at popular tourist sites
29/08/2020 09:20
Hanoi plans to provide free wifi at major tourists sites in four districts and one town.
Video: Thousands of foreigners in Da Nang tested for Covid-19
29/08/2020 09:19
From August 21 to 25, over 2,198 foreigners living in Son Tra district were tested for Covid-19.
Vinaseed rice products conquer international markets
27/08/2020 10:22
The rice products of Vinaseed - a member of the Pan group - now have access to the rice products of Vinaseed - a member of the Pan Group - now have access to the priority lane when enterring the European markets, opening the doors to the global supply chains.
Foreign capital to pour more into Vietnamese pharmaceuticals
27/08/2020 10:09
Merger and acquisition (M&A) between domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies could be seen in both production and distribution activities.
Intel may expand investment in Vietnam
27/08/2020 10:05
After investing US$1 billion into a local factory, Intel will keep investing in Vietnam according to Kim Huat Ooi, vice president and general director of Intel Products Vietnam Co., Ltd., at the Ho Chi Minh City - US Business Forum on August 25.
Vietnamese ceramic and porcelain exports to US market lead the way in turnover
27/08/2020 10:04
Th first seven months of 2020 witnessed Vietnam's ceramic and porcelain exports to the US take the lead in turnover, accounting for 20% of the country’s total exports, a year-on-year rise of 14.7% to US$61.33 million, according to figures released by the General Department of Customs.
Vietnamese aquatic exports to reach US$8.3 billion
27/08/2020 10:03
According to the Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietnam's seafood exports may bounce back in the third and fourth quarters and may hit between US$8.26 billion and US$8.3 billion over the course of the year.
Video: Hollywood slowly reopens amid COVID-19 pandemic
26/08/2020 13:55
A fraction of movie and TV productions have resumed filming in Los Angeles in the US, where coronavirus cases are rising and access to testing remains a challenge.
Video: The important role of spreading Covid-19 information
26/08/2020 13:47
Border forces have deployed measures to prevent illegal border crossings and raise awareness about fighting the pandemic.
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