Vietnam to enjoy trade surplus for 9th consecutive year: expertsVietnam is expected to maintain a trade surplus for the ninth consecutive year in 2024, given its export growth in the remainders of the year equal to that during January-July, according to experts.
Over 18 billion USD in FDI poured into Vietnam in seven monthsAs of July 20, 2024, the combined total of newly registered capital, adjusted capital, and capital contributions and share purchases by foreign investors surpassed 18 billion USD, up 10.9 percent compared to the same period last year.
New real estate-related laws a catalyst for domestic market: insidersThe Land Law, the Law on Real Estate Business, and the Housing Law, all to be effective from August 1, are expected to help remove pending roadblocks to real estate projects and promote the transparency of the market, according to insiders.
Ministry suggests solutions to boost import-export amid increasing shipping ratesDeputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has signed a document recommending six solutions to foster imports and exports as shipping rates have continued to climb.
Vietnam's rice exports expected to have positive result in H2Vietnam has many opportunities to promote rice exports in the second half of this year, even though India could change its rice export policy in the next few months, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Vietnam Airlines to run Hanoi-Phnom Penh route in OctoberVietnam Airlines has announced its plan to operate direct flights between Hanoi and Phnom Penh starting October 27.
Prime Minister checks progress of Can Tho - Ca Mau Expressway projectPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 12 examined the construction of an expressway from Can Tho city to Ca Mau province in the Mekong Delta.
Seven items post export value of over 7 billion USD in H1In the first half of this year, Vietnam saw 7 export items posting a turnover of more than 7 billion USD, accounting for 65.6% of the country’s total export value.
Vietnam needs around 2.7 billion USD for 1 million hectare of high-quality rice projectVietnam will need about 2.7 billion USD to implement its project of planting 1 million hectares of high-quality rice from now to 2030, according to an official from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
Vietnam, Cambodia look forward to 20 billion USD tradeTrade has been a bright spot in the Vietnam-Cambodia relationship, experiencing impressive growth over the past more than a decade and expected to reach 20 billion USD.
Vietnam sees robust growth and abundant opportunities await: insidersVietnam is expected to see robust growth in the next 5 -10 years, opening more investment opportunities for foreign investors, including ones from Singapore, in all sectors, said insiders.
Int'l retailers seek qualified Vietnamese suppliersLarge international retailers including Aeon, Uniqlo, Walmart, Amazon, Safeway, Carrefour, Decathlon, Central Group and Ikea have been visiting Vietnam seeking partnerships in industrial, agricultural and handicrafts products, said industry insiders and officials.
Agri Vietnam 2024 opens in Ho Chi Minh CityThe 4th International Exhibition and Conference on Machinery, Equipment, Supplies, Chemicals and Agricultural Products in Vietnam – Agri Vietnam 2024 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on June 12, attracting over 100 exhibitors from 14 countries and territories.
Ministry to enhance consumer protection for sustainable e-commerce developmentThe Ministry of Industry and Trade will focus on enhancing consumer protection in order to maintain sustainable e-commerce development, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien said at the National Assembly's question and answer session on June 4.
China speeds up investment in VietnamAn upward trend has been recorded in Chinese recent investments in Vietnam, which is hoped to help fuel the industries the country has demand for such as high technology, renewables, supporting industries, electronics, and green finance.
Vietnam’s tra fish export tipped to bounce backVietnamese tra fish export has roared back to growth after a significant drop recorded earlier this year as countries have scaled up their imports, according to insiders.
MoIT to step up talks on new FTAsThe Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is set to actively coordinate with other ministries and sectors to step up the negotiations and signing of new free trade agreements (FTAs) with potential partners.
Dong Thap’s lotus root makes debut journey to JapanThe Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has achieved a significant milestone with its first-ever export of 15 tonnes of lotus root to Japan.
Indonesia wants to boost rice cooperation with Can Tho: Indonesian MinisterIndonesia hopes for further cooperation with the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho in rice exports and technology in the agricultural sector to increase rice supply in the Southeast Asian region, Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman told Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Hieu in Can Tho on May 20.
PM attends National Student Entrepreneurship Festival in Can ThoPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the sixth National Student Entrepreneurship Festival held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on May 12.