Trade surplus amounts to 10 billion USD by mid-AugustExports continued to recover in the first half of August, helping the country record 10 billion USD in trade surplus so far this year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Can Tho city takes measures to boost economic recoveryThe Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has taken many measures to combat the COVID-19 epidemic and is determined to achieve the highest possible socio-economic indicators, according to the municipal People’s Committee.
Vietnam’s rice exports to Africa continue to riseVietnam’s rice exports to Africa rose sharply in the first six months of 2020 and are expected to continue surging in the remainder of the year and in 2021, according to Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Algeria Hoang Duc Nhuan.
Tien Giang enjoys fruitful agricultural restructuringThe Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang has been promoting agricultural restructuring towards expansion in both area and production of vegetable farming.
Official clarifies solutions to perform dual tasks of COVID-19 fight, developmentWith drastic, creative, flexible and timely directions of the Government and the Prime Minister, the engagement of the whole political system and business community, and the strong support from people, Vietnam has obtained important results in performing the dual tasks of fighting COVID-19 and boosting socio-economic development.
PetroVietnam fulfils 2020 increase to oil and gas reservesThe Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) has announced that its exploration of the Ken Bau-2X well, located in the Red River Basin offshore of Vietnam’s northern continental shelf, helped the firm fulfill its plan of increasing oil and gas reserves in 2020 ahead of schedule.
Sustainable urban development adapting to climate change in Mekong DeltaRapid urbanization and the effects of climate change have been making urban areas in the Mekong Delta very "vulnerable". To sustainably develop urban areas, localities are required to pay attention to urban planning and development involving climate change adaptation.
PM approves plan to implement Vietnam-US customs assistance agreementPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan to implement an agreement between Vietnam and the US on mutual customs assistance.
Can Tho strives for highest economic growthDue to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, in the first six months of 2020, Can Tho's economic growth was estimated at only 1.43% year-on-year. However, fortunately, from early May, production and business operations have gradually returned to normal.
Mekong Delta firms see new orders down 80.7 percent due to COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected businesses in the Mekong Delta region, with the number of new orders down 80.7 percent year-on-year.
Denmark looks for cooperative opportunities in Can ThoPermanent Vice Chairman of the Can Tho City People’s Committee Dao Anh Dung had a meeting with Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam Troels Jakobsen on July 2, discussing cooperative opportunities in the fields of renewable energy, wastewater treatment, agriculture, education and environment.
New opportunities for Can Tho and Mekong Delta tourismThe travel industry is facing many difficulties due to COVID-19, in which Can Tho City and the Mekong Delta as a whole are suffering from the continuous decline in the number of arrivals and revenue.
Bamboo Airways opens new domestic routesBamboo Airways officially put into operation two new routes on July 1, connecting Thanh Hoa city in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa with Quy Nhon city in the south-central province of Binh Dinh and with Phu Quoc Island off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang.
Vietnam - attractive, safe investment destination: officialVietnam has proved that it is an attractive and safe destination for investors, as reflected through positive signs in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country in the first five months of this year, according to an official from the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).
Vietnam eyes place in world’s top 10 farm produce processing hubsThe agriculture ministry has devised measures to turn Vietnam into one of the world's most 15 developed countries in terms of agriculture by 2030, and among the top 10 farm produce processing hubs.
Vietnamese bananas hit shelves of Lotte Mart in RoKVietnamese bananas have hit the shelves of Lotte Mart in the Republic of Korea (RoK)-the first time the fruit has been distributed in the country via a large supermarket chain.
EuroCham: EVFTA a new beginning in Vietnam-EU relationsThe European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) has applauded National Assembly resolutions ratifying the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), its Chairman Nicolas Audier said.
Rice exports grow in both volume and valueVietnam had exported over 2.6 million tonnes of rice as of May 15, a year-on-year rise of 8 percent, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam Airlines to open six new domestic routes in JuneVietnam Airlines is to open six new domestic routes this month, the national flag carrier announced on June 1.
US becomes Vietnam’s largest supplier of fruits, vegetablesThe US has become Vietnam's largest supplier of fruits and vegetables in the first four months of the year, recording a 44 percent increase year-on-year in export value to 102.1 million USD, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association.