Pivotal year for top transport entities (26/01/2024)
It is going to be another tough year for state-owned transport giants like Airports Corporation of Vietnam, Vietnam Railways, and Vietnam Airlines, and all will need to take fresh measures to develop in the best direction.

HCMC calls for investment in green growth (26/01/2024)
Southern city announces 28 new green projects in the PPP form with total investment capital of $6.6 billion.

Sojitz plans to build smart green industrial park in southern Vietnam (26/01/2024)
Japanese giant also plans to link Dong Nai province with Kobe thanks to their shared focus on industry, seaports, and aviation.

Many retailers are offering big Lunar New Year discounts (26/01/2024)
A source from southern food maker Vissan JSC revealed that the company has purchased food stock valued at $22.7 million to feed consumers during the Lunar New Year festivities, including nearly 1,100 tonnes of fresh food and 3,800 tonnes of processed food, similar to the volume sold last year.

PM calls for fuel supply to be ensured during Tet (26/01/2024)
The unpredictable global situation may affect fuel supply during the holiday period.

Green growth – HCM City’s top priority: official (26/01/2024)
Ho Chi Minh City wants to promote innovation and multi-national cooperation, and calls for public investment in order to shift to a greener and more sustainable economy, a local official has said.

Vietnam remains 7th largest seafood supplier for Canada (25/01/2024)
In December alone, Vietnamese seafood exports to Canada surged 14.2% to US$21.8 million compared to December 2022. This is the fourth consecutive month that exports to the demanding market has witnessed an increase compared to last year’s corresponding period.

Việt Nam and UAE demonstrate their commitment to deepening economic ties (25/01/2024)
Officials from Việt Nam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the UAE Ministry of Economy have agreed to speed up the negotiation for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) between the two countries.

Fruit, vegetable exports rise by 89% (25/01/2024)
Fruit and vegetable exports have risen by 89.2% this year to US$459 million due to a surge in demand from China, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association.

With a bountiful crop in 2023, farmers pocket big money (25/01/2024)
The prices of farm produce climbed to new high in 2023. Tens of thousands of durian farmers have become dong billionaires, while the incomes of rice and coffee farmers increased by twofold.

Vietnam persists to become a top investment destination (25/01/2024)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has concluded a trip from January 16-23 to attend the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and pay official visits to Hungary and Romania. In his addresses, the Vietnamese Prime Minister conveyed a clear message of Vietnam’s dynamic development, innovation, and investment attraction for global corporations. His overseas trip promoted Vietnam’s new potential, position, and prestige.

Investments in HCMC industrial, export processing zones rise to record high (25/01/2024)
Investments in HCMC’s export processing zones and industrial zones were worth US$1.012 billion last year, the highest in the last 30 years.

Investment in HCM City-based industrial parks hit record high (25/01/2024)
The total investment capital in Ho Chi Minh City’s export processing and industrial zones last year reached over US$1 billion, representing the highest figure recorded in more than 30 years.

Vietnam to enjoy standout growth in 2024 (25/01/2024)
Vietnam’s economy is likely to continue to outperform its regional neighbours through 2024, with its manufacturing and export industries drawing significant inward investment thanks to the openness of its economy and the strength of its fundamentals.

Revised rules set to expand options for overseas nationals to own property (24/01/2024)
New laws for next year are expected to help increase remittances into Vietnam, particularly towards the real estate sector.

Asia House Annual Outlook 2024: Vietnam likely to outperform regional neighbours (24/01/2024)
According to the Asia House Annual Outlook 2024, Vietnam’s economy is likely to continue to outperform its regional neighbours through 2024, with its manufacturing and export industries drawing significant inward investment, given the openness of the economy and the strength of its fundamentals.

Việt Nam economy to grow by 6% in 2024: HSBC (24/01/2024)
Việt Nam’s economy will grow by 6 per cent in 2024, faster than in 2023, according to economists of HSBC Vietnam.

HCM City moves to lure foreign investment to industrial parks (24/01/2024)
Ho Chi Minh City is trying to bring a breath of fresh air to local industrial parks (IPs) and export processing zones (EPZs) with a view to attracting more foreign investment.

Over 160 merchants eligible to export rice (24/01/2024)
As many as 161 merchants had been granted certificates of eligibility for exporting rice as of January 22, decreasing from mid-2023, reported the Agency of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Việt Nam’s seafood exports forecast to recover slightly in H1 (24/01/2024)
The Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) forecasts Việt Nam’s seafood exports in the first half of 2024 will recover slightly compared to last year’s low base.