The programme aims to fundamentally transform administrative processes by decentralising decision-making and promoting the application of science technology and digital transformation.

Petrovietnam managed to achieve high growth across all financial indicators despite negative impacts caused by dropping crude oil prices on its production and business activities in May.

Indonesia's trade surplus in April increased from the previous month, with imports softening due to less production activities during the holiday of Ramadan, according to a poll conducted by Reuters.

Vietnam’s economy in Quarter 3 is forecast to expand 13.67 percent against the same time in 2021 when the COVID-19 outbreak struck and affected all production activities.

A new strong cold spell will begin affecting the northern and central regions from January 7-12, with snow and frost forecat to appear in northern mountainous provinces, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Multinationals are looking to set up their bases in Vietnam despite various challenges that the country poses as a manufacturing destination, according to the Financial Times in the UK.

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is predicted to earn about 33.5 - 34 billion USD from exports in 2020, higher than the forecast of 30-31 billion USD in April, and down 14-15 percent year-on-year.

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh has emerged as an ideal destination for investors who want to diversify production activities and expand their supply chains outside China.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has decided to provide 1 trillion VND (44 million USD) for localities affected by typhoon Damrey that hit south central provinces early this month.