Chinese firms expect expanded imports of Vietnamese agro-forestry products
Demand for durians in the Chinese market is surging, prompting growing interest among importers in seeking supply from Vietnam. With its geographical proximity, short transport time and distinctive flavour, Vietnamese durian is highly regarded for both quality and long-term growth potential.
EVFTA fuels growth but demands more to unlock full potential: Ambassador
The EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), now in its fifth year, remains a crucial tool to foster the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the European Union (EU), said Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao, Head of Vietnam's Mission to the EU.
PM seeks FTSE Russell’s help to upgrade stock market status
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 17 called on FTSE Russell, a member of the London Stock Exchange Group, to continue partnering with the Vietnamese Government and regulators, offering practical recommendations to upgrade Vietnam’s stock market status from "frontier" to "emerging".
PM urges Can Tho to act as regional locomotive in all areas
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the delegation of National Assembly (NA) deputies of Can Tho city on July 13 held a meeting with local voters, including lecturers, researchers, civil servants and staff from universities, colleges and scientific institutions across the city.
Vietravel Airlines acquires first aircraft
Vietravel Airlines, a subsidiary of tour operator Viettravel, received its first Airbus A321 aircraft under full ownership on June 28 at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s restructuring and expansion plan following the strategic investment from T&T Group.
Vietnam taps Halal market to boost agricultural exports
The signing of multiple trade cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Middle Eastern countries in late 2024 has opened new opportunities for Vietnamese goods to enter the Halal market, creating strong momentum and prospects for Vietnamese businesses, particularly those operating in agriculture.
Vietnam steps up border clearance for agricultural product exports
With key agricultural products such as lychee, durian, mango, longan and dragon fruit entering the peak harvest season, Vietnamese authorities are stepping up efforts to streamline customs clearance at border gates to prevent congestion and market oversupply.
Vietnam to export renewable energy to Malaysia, Singapore
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and his Malaysian and Singaporean counterparts Anwar Ibrahim and Lawrence Wong witnessed the signing of an agreement on cooperation in exporting renewable energy, on the occasion of attending the 46th ASEAN Summit and related high-level meetings in Kuala Lumpur, on May 26.
HCM City secures 6 bln USD deal for green energy, oil refinery projects
A landmark 6 billion USD investment agreement was signed in Ho Chi Minh City on May 19, uniting Vietnam’s KOGI Group, Japan’s Mazda Oil Corporation, and several Middle Eastern conglomerates in an effort to bolster green industrial production and energy infrastructure in southern Vietnam.
Prime Minister orders nationwide crackdown on smuggling, trade fraud
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh instructed a special task force be formed and a month-long nationwide crackdown launched to fight smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeits, low-quality goods, those with unverified origin, and intellectual property-infringing products.
PM chairs leaders-business community dialogue on public-private partnership for innovation, sustainability
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a dialogue between leaders and the business community on Public-Private Partnership for innovation and sustainability held in Hanoi on April 17 within the framework of the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit, attracting more than 300 participants.
Party chief highlights development of private economic sector as lever for building prosperous Vietnam
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam has written an article about the development of the private economic sector, considering it as a lever for building a prosperous Vietnam. The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) respectfully introduces a translation of the article:
Infrastructure serving APEC 2027 must drive Phu Quoc’s long-term growth: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has underscored that infrastructure built to serve the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week must be conformable with Phu Quoc city’s long-term development strategy, ensuring sustainable growth beyond the event.
