HCM City calls on Japanese businesses to invest in 15 industries (15/12/2023)
Deputy Director of the HCM City Department of Planning and Investment Pham Trung Kien called on Japanese businesses to invest in 15 industries in which the city is striving to attract investment.

Setting benchmarks for sustainability (15/12/2023)
Today, Vietnam boasts one of the world’s most rapidly growing consumer economies. However, this growth has also ushered in a substantial waste problem. A case in point is the extensive use of single-use plastics across all sectors of the economy, resulting in an annual disposal of an estimated 3.1 million metric tonnes locally.

ADB projects Vietnam’s 2024 GDP growth at 6% (15/12/2023)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product at 6% for 2024, according to the Asian Development Outlook released on December 13.

Singapore F&B expo to help popularise Vietnam’s brands: Official (15/12/2023)
Joining the FHA-Food & Beverage expo – a leading food and beverage trade event in Asia that will take place in Singapore on April 23-26 - will provide an opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to popularise their brands and expand their markets, heard a press conference in Ho Chi Minh City on December 13.

Việt Nam, Canada vow to boost comprehensive partnership (15/12/2023)
Việt Nam wishes to promote its comprehensive partnership with Canada in an effective and substantive manner, towards a higher level, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn told visiting Canadian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs David Morrison in Hà Nội on Thursday.

Vietnamese watermelon to be officially exported to China (15/12/2023)
A new protocol signed during China’s Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping’s visit to Vietnam will allow Vietnam to export watermelon through official quotas to China.

Export turnover on track on back of global recovery (15/12/2023)
Vietnam’s large trade surplus mirrors a gradual recovery in exporter performance and global demand, with hopes that new trade goals can be accomplished next year.

Measures sought to promote, expand export markets for Southeastern region (14/12/2023)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the People’s Committee of the southern province of Binh Duong on December 13 organised a conference to promote trade and expand import-export markets for the Southeastern region.

Vietnam’s rice export turnover likely to hit US$5 billion this year (14/12/2023)
Vietnam’s rice output and export turnover are both expected to reach all-time highs this year, heard an international conference on the global rice market held in Hau Giang on December 13.

Many new areas of cooperation between Vietnam and the United States are expected to achieve a breakthrough (14/12/2023)
New opportunities are opening up from the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which is expected to create a growth miracle in the relationship between the two countries in the coming time.

China ready to increase imports of Vietnamese goods (14/12/2023)
Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping confirmed China’s readiness to boost imports of Vietnamese goods, particularly high-quality agricultural products, during discussions with Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong.

Plastic recycling efforts kick into gear (14/12/2023)
Manufacturers in Vietnam are utilising a variety of strategies in an effort to establish a new lifecycle for products made from recycled plastic waste.

Ample room remains for finance cooperation between Vietnam, Hong Kong (14/12/2023)
There remains huge room for Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) to cooperate in financial services, which can create capital flows for investment and trade activities in Asia and the world, participants heard at an event held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 13.

Surge in FDI Defies Global Economic Challenges (14/12/2023)
In the face of a volatile global economy and challenging conditions worldwide, Vietnam is experiencing a remarkable surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, particularly during the final months of 2023.

Vigilant enhancements underway for cross-ownership in banking sector (14/12/2023)
The Vietnamese government is intensifying oversight in the banking sector, targeting cross-ownership in credit operations and the complex issue of banks’ affiliated businesses.

VN on the rise as a promising destination for int’l retailers (13/12/2023)
Vietnam has become a promising destination for international retailers as the size of the market has surpassed US$180 billion.

Vietnam promotes export activities to Chinese market (13/12/2023)
After a recession period due to the Covid-19 pandemic, from the beginning of 2023, the export of Vietnam’s agricultural product to China has gained strong growth and it is expected to strongly rise in the coming time.

Việt Nam, Cambodia promote cooperation in industry and trade (13/12/2023)
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên on Tuesday held a working session in Hà Nội with Cambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul and Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Hem Vandy, on the occasion of an official visit to Việt Nam by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.

Thai media spotlights Vietnam’s role in global supply chain (13/12/2023)
Thai media on December 11 posted an article highlighting Vietnam’s role in a global supply chain that has been undergoing a significant transformation, marked by its increasing importance as a manufacturing hub and a source of high-demand exports.

JETRO survey finds 57 per cent of Japanese companies plan to expand in Vietnam (13/12/2023)
A total of 56.7 per cent of the Japanese companies currently present in Vietnam plan to expand their operations in the country over the next 1-2 years, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).