Bac Lieu aims for 1.2 billion USD in shrimp exports in 2025In 2025, the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu aims to earn 1.2 billion USD from exporting shrimp, one of the key export products that accounts for over 95% of its total export value.
Localities welcome first visitors in New Year 2025Localities across Vietnam on January 1 organised ceremonies to welcome visitors on the first day of the New Year 2025, pinning high hopes for a prosperous year.
PM urges concerted efforts for economic growth of at least 8% in 2025Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a dispatch asking for concerted efforts to promote economic development in 2025 with an aim for a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of at least 8% in the year.
FDI remains vital contributor to boost economic growthForeign direct investment (FDI) remains one of the most vital drivers of national economic growth, recording remarkable results in 2024.
Philippines expected to import record rice volumeDespite record production and ample stocks, the Philippines is expected to import a record volume of rice in the 2024-2025 crop year, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture.
US emerges as biggest consumer of Vietnam’s pepperVietnam exported 235,335 tonnes of pepper, including 207,498 tonnes of black pepper and 27,837 tonnes of white pepper, in January - November to earn 1.22 billion USD, with the US being the biggest importer, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).
Vietnam affirms active, responsible role in APECState President Luong Cuong is set to make an official visit to Peru and participate in the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week in the capital of Lima from November 12 - 16, marking his first official trip to the Latin American country and attendance at a multilateral forum in his capacity as the State leader of Vietnam.
Shrimp exports bring home nearly 2.8 billion USD in nine monthsVietnam's shrimp export turnover is estimated at nearly 2.8 billion USD in the first nine months of this year – the highest among aquatic products, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Indian expert suggests ways for Vietnam to boost rice exportsImproving the rice quality, diversifying markets, and building a recognisable and trustworthy brand identity for Vietnamese rice are among measures for Vietnam to boost its rice exports, said Secretary of All India Spices Importers Federation (AISIF) Hiren Gandhi.
HSBC keeps Vietnam’s GDP growth at 6.5% for 2024, 2025HSBC has maintained its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam at 6.5% for both 2024 and 2025 in its “Asian Economics Quarterly – Comin’ for a landing” report.
Vietnam keen on expanding vocational training, labour cooperation with Germany: OfficialVietnam wishes to further strengthen cooperation with Germany in vocational education and sending Vietnamese workers to the European country to work in the context of Germany's recent revision of its foreign worker reception policy, stated Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Tan Dung at a meeting with Country Director of Germany Development Agency (GIZ) in Vietnam Michaela Baur in Hanoi on September 17.
Industrial innovation to boost sustainable growth for southeastern regionIndustrial production is supporting the steady growth of the southeastern region, with Ho Chi Minh City moving towards high-tech industries and Binh Duong province expanding its role as a key industrial centre.
Vietnamese Hair Sector: Lucrative Market For BusinessesVietnam's hair export market is now growing strongly and significantly, attracting the attention of many wholesalers and investors around the world.
Why Vietnamese Human Hair Extensions Are Popular - Where To Buy Hair?Vietnamese human hair extensions bring enormous profits each year due to high quality and competitive prices. Let’s find out where to buy hair in this post.
Vietnam to hold first fruit festival in BeijingA Vietnam Fruit Festival will take place in Beijing, China, from September 29 - 30.
Chinese airline chooses Hanoi as first int'l destinationChinese carrier Colorful Guizhou Airlines has chosen Hanoi as its first international destination by launching a direct air route between Guiyang city (China) and Hanoi.
PM orders measures to promote human resources training in semiconductor, AI, cloud computingPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a dispatch instructing measures to strengthen the training of high-quality human resources for the semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, aiming to create breakthroughs in the industries.
French firm explores investment opportunities in wastewater treatment in Can ThoVice Chairman of the Can Tho municipal People's Committee Duong Tan Hien had a meeting with Farchad Kaviani, Managing Director of Southeast Asia of SUEZ Group of France on August 20, during which they discussed the possibility of cooperation in projects related to water supply, wastewater treatment, and waste management.
Fruit, vegetable exports expected to hit record in 2024Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export turnover is likely to hit a record high of 7 billion USD in 2023, driven by the current momentum and steady double-digit growth in recent times.
Vietnam, RoK forge ahead in semiconductor cooperationThe Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency in Hanoi (KOTRA Hanoi), part of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam, held a conference on Vietnam-RoK cooperation in the semiconductor industry on August 6.