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
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.
23/09/2020 15:52
Most economic and financial indicators show the resilience of Vietnamese economy
Most economic and financial indicators keep demonstrating Vietnam's resilience according to a report on Vietnam's macroeconomic by the World Bank.
22/09/2020 07:19
FDI inflows into Vietnam will recover after the pandemic
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.
10/09/2020 14:52
Video: People not wearing masks and gathering in crowds to be strictly prohibited 1
This new requirement came from Hanoi's steering committee for Covid-19 prevention and control on Friday.
01/09/2020 07:16
Vietnamese trade revenue estimated to exceed US$336.2 billion in 8 months
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%.
31/08/2020 16:21
Video: Danang witnesses positive signs of Covid-19 control
Recently, the health sector in Vietnam's central provinces has received good news with dozens of Covid-19 to be successfully treated.
31/08/2020 16:21
Vietnamese farming exports reach US$26.1 billion over the past eight months
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.
31/08/2020 14:27
Vietnamese agro-forestry-fisheries trade surplus reached US$6.2 billion
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%.
31/08/2020 13:36
Thailand is the largest exporter of vegetables of ASEAN
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.
31/08/2020 13:05
Japan to become the largest import market for Vietnamese transport vehicles 1
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.
31/08/2020 11:02
Eight-month FDI attraction in Vietnam reached US$19.54 billion
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.
29/08/2020 10:10
Video: Hanoi to provide free wifi at popular tourist sites
Hanoi plans to provide free wifi at major tourists sites in four districts and one town.
29/08/2020 09:20
Video: Thousands of foreigners in Da Nang tested for Covid-19
From August 21 to 25, over 2,198 foreigners living in Son Tra district were tested for Covid-19.
29/08/2020 09:19
Vinaseed rice products conquer international markets
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.
27/08/2020 10:22
Foreign capital to pour more into Vietnamese pharmaceuticals
Merger and acquisition (M&A) between domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies could be seen in both production and distribution activities.
27/08/2020 10:09
Intel may expand investment in Vietnam
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.
27/08/2020 10:05
Vietnamese ceramic and porcelain exports to US market lead the way in turnover
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.
27/08/2020 10:04
Vietnamese aquatic exports to reach US$8.3 billion
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.
27/08/2020 10:03
Video: Hollywood slowly reopens amid COVID-19 pandemic
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.
26/08/2020 13:55
Video: The important role of spreading Covid-19 information
Border forces have deployed measures to prevent illegal border crossings and raise awareness about fighting the pandemic.
26/08/2020 13:47
Prev Next
