ETFs continue to see strong outflows of foreign capital (12/03/2024)
After withdrawing a billion dollars from the stock market in 2023, foreign investors continued the trend in the first two months of 2024, with about VNĐ$2.4 trillion (US$97.2 million) net sold on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE).

HCM City, Yellow River localities of China to foster economic links (12/03/2024)
Ho Chi Minh City and the Chinese localities on the banks of the Yellow River boast much room for economic, trade, and investment cooperation thanks to cultural similarities and complementary goods structures, heard a conference held in the Vietnamese city on March 11.

Vietnam, Japan promote financial cooperation (12/03/2024)
A delegation from the Finance Ministry led by Minister Ho Duc Phoc on March 11 had a working session with Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and representatives from Japanese partners to promote bilateral financial cooperation.

Royal visit underpins extension of investment ties (12/03/2024)
Vietnam and the Netherlands have expanded their ties in agriculture, water management, and logistics in port and aviation development, coupled with fostering digital and semiconductor cooperation.

Strong development motivation from remittances (11/03/2024)
Despite facing difficulties due to the world economic recession and political instability in many regions, during the past years, overseas Vietnamese still tried to adapt to the situation, stabilise their lives and continue to contribute to the homeland.


Nearly US$2.4 billion of public investment disbursed in two months (11/03/2024)
Nearly VNĐ60 trillion (US$2.4 billion) of public investment was disbursed in the first two months of the year, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Vietnam’s FDI forecast to remain strong through 2024 (11/03/2024)
The year 2024 continues to look good for Vietnam’s foreign investment attraction, as right from the beginning of this year, the country has attracted a host of projects.

Japan ranks third among importers of Vietnamese shrimp in January-February (11/03/2024)
Japan has emerged as Vietnam’s third-largest shrimp importer in the last two months, rebounding from a decline in 2023.

Processed vegetable, fruit exports boom as China, South Korea, US step up imports (11/03/2024)
Exports of processed vegetables and fruits have risen sharply this year with China, South Korea and the U.S. importing more of them than in the same period last year.

Durian emerging as ‘golden fruit’ among Vietnam’s exports (11/03/2024)
Vietnam is striving to further assert its durian export position and join the billion-dollar export industry with the current advantages in hand, coupled with efforts to better the fruit quality. The country is working hard to tap the potential and expand global reach for the sector.

Forestry exports up 47% in Jan-Feb (11/03/2024)
Vietnam earned 2.68 billion USD from forestry exports in the first two months of 2024, up 47.4% year-on-year, according to the Department of Forestry under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Vietnam’s financial market favoured by Korean investors (08/03/2024)
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance and State Securities Commission (SSC) organised a financial investment promotion conference in the Republic of Korea (RoK) themed “Vietnam - Investment Destination” in Seoul on March 7.

Vietnam’s forex market unfazed by dollar surge on unofficial channels (08/03/2024)
The dollar price has remained above the VND25,000 mark since mid-February this year and has shown no signs of cooling down.

US biotechnology company ramps up expansion in Vietnam (08/03/2024)
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (Kraig Labs), the American biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialisation of spider silk, has strengthened its operation in Vietnam to tap into the country’s silk production.

Piaggio Vietnam honoured by General Department of Vietnam Customs (08/03/2024)
Piaggio Vietnam has been recognised with the designation of the Authorised Economic Operation (AEO) by the General Department of Vietnam Custom, in compliance of international trade standards and high level of business ethics.

RoK emerges as largest importer of Vietnamese squid and octopus (08/03/2024)
Vietnam raked in US$62 million from exporting squid and octopus in January, up 45% year on year, of which the Republic of Korea (RoK) represented the largest export market, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Vietnam outpaces India in smartphone exports (08/03/2024)
Prior to 2010, Vietnam and India made up one percent of the global smartphone export market share. In 2022, Vietnam’s market share was 12 percent, while India’s was 14.5 percent.

Vietnam’s rice looks for high value export (08/03/2024)
Vietnam’s rice export has been shifting significantly toward high-quality and speciality products rather than quantity, with an annual stable turnover from 6.2 to 6.3 million tonnes in 2019-23, chairman of Vietnam Food Association Nguyen Ngoc Nam said at the Rice News Convention in the central city on March 6.

Aquatic product exports likely to hit $9.5 billion this year: VASEP (08/03/2024)
Việt Nam’s aquatic product exports could reach US$9.5 billion in 2024, said Nguyen Thi Thu Sac, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).