Economy
India’s Space Agency Launches European Proba-3 Mission
India’s PSLV-C59 has successfully launched the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission. The mission consists of two satellites, the Coronagraph Spacecraft (CSC) and the Occulter Spacecraft (OSC), deployed into a highly elliptical orbit to demonstrate precision formation flying. This marks a significant milestone in international space collaboration.
Women in Business
Promoting Gender Equality and Women-Led Businesses through International Collaboration
This visit marks a significant step in fostering international connections and strengthening the role of women entrepreneurs in global markets.
Economy
Myanmar – Vietnam Trade Fair 2024: Fostering Cooperation and Growth
Building on the success of the 2023 fair, this year’s event saw an increased presence of private enterprises from both sides. It served as a platform for businesses to network and explore opportunities for Vietnamese products to penetrate the Myanmar market.
India among top 50 countries in ‘Network Readiness Index 2024’
India’s digital transformation journey has reached a significant milestone, reflected in its impressive leap in the Network Readiness Index 2024 (NRI 2024). Climbing 11 positions, India secured the 49th rank among 133 economies, a substantial improvement from its 60th rank in the NRI 2023. This progress highlights India’s growing technological strength and the success of its initiatives to foster digital innovation and connectivity.
Camels & Forts Passé, Modi Rebrands Rajasthan As India’s Next Business Hub With December 9 Summit
PM Modi had initiated the idea of a big-ticket business summit by starting Vibrant Gujarat as the state’s chief minister in 2003, which became a template for all business summits in India.
Minister Proposes Trade Steps with Morocco
Deputy Minister Phan Thi Thang proposed that Vietnam and Morocco continue leveraging the complementary nature of their economies and increasing exports of their key products.
India's Rising Influence in Small Island Nations is a Testimony to its Growing Strength
India has a longstanding tradition of cooperation with the Small Island Developing States (SIDS), spanning collaboration in a vast range of development partnership areas, including renewable energy, infrastructure, disaster risk reduction, agriculture, and fisheries
Strengthening EU-Ho Chi Minh City Cooperation on Green and Digital Innovation
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) People's Committee Vo Van Hoan, held a working session with a delegation of European Union (EU) ambassadors, led by Guerier Julien, Ambassador of the EU to Vietnam on November 29.
Visa Partners with Base.vn for SaaS Day 2024 to Empower Vietnamese SMEs
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, continued its Gold sponsorship of SaaS Day 2024, hosted by Base.vn, a prominent Vietnamese business management platform.
Polish Businesses Seek to Establish New Business Relationships in Vietnam
Vietnam presents a promising market for Polish products, and Polish enterprises are eager to collaborate in seeking opportunities for mutual growth.
India’s ‘One Nation One Subscription’ scheme a game-changer for research and education
20 million students, teachers, and researchers across 6,300 institutions will be able to access thousands of high-impact international journals, all through a unified digital portal.
An Giang Showcases Investment Opportunities
On November 26, the People's Committee of An Giang province held a conference in Ho Chi Minh City to introduce investment potential and promote products with the theme "An Giang: New space - New value."
Denmark Eyes Vietnam for Business
At the Danish Parliament headquarters, as part of his working visit to the Kingdom of Denmark, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha held a meeting with the Speaker of the Danish Parliament Soren Gade on November 26 (local time).
Vietnam, US Collaborate to Enhance Investment Environment
Addressing administrative and legal hurdles to foster a more favorable investment climate for investors, particularly US businesses, was a central theme at the seventh US-Vietnam Business Summit held on November 27 in Hanoi.
India’s Submarine Evolution: The Rs 45,000-Crore Investment in Maritime Defence
In a historic decision, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security approved the construction of two indigenous nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) for the Navy.
Green Economic Development in Vietnam - Achievements and Issues (Part 2)
Vietnam's sustainable development and commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 are facing significant challenges.
Green Mining: How India is progressively shifting towards sustainable mining practices
Decoupling growth and its resulting environmental pressure is a crucial challenge for the economies today. The quest to decouple becomes even more stringent when economic activity is essentially, by characteristics, an environmentally detrimental activity like mining. However, economies today are readily taking up challenges to ensure extraction while mitigating environmental damage. One such example is India, with its mining sector undergoing a transformative journey toward sustainability and technological innovation,
Malaysia and Vietnam Aim to Enhance Collaboration in Energy and Halal Sectors
A delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, led by Minister Nguyen Hong Dien, held a working session with TNB Renewables Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur on November 22. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in renewable energy and exploring opportunities for joint projects in wind power development.
Green Economic Development in Vietnam - Achievements and Issues (Part 1)
According to UNEP (United Nations Environment Program), the connotation of green economy includes basic elements: Low carbon emissions; efficient use of resources; and ensuring social equity.
Future of India's space economy: Vision for a 10% global share
India’s space economy is poised for unprecedented growth, with ambitious plans to increase its global share from the current sub-2 percent to a substantial 10 percent within the next two decades.
India-EU Energy Panel holds 10th meeting in Brussels, focuses on energy transition
The 10th meeting of the India-EU Energy Panel was held in Brussels, focusing on energy transition priorities and reviewing the achievements of the India-EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership 2021-2024.
Canada Supports Yen Bai SMEs with Climate-Resilient Agriculture Project
The project focuses on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involving ethnic minority women, and cooperatives and agri-food producers. It will promote innovative climate solutions such as resilient crop production, renewable energy, and energy-efficient technologies.
South Korean AI Startups Are Welcomed to Invest in Vietnam
South Korean startups have numerous reasons to invest and establish ventures in Vietnam, as highlighted during the 2024 Vietnam–Korea Digital Cooperation Forum.
