Durian fastest growing fruit export to China (07/04/2023)
Durian was the fastest-growing export to China among fruits in the first two months of this year, rising by 291% year-on-year to US$56.9 million.

Vietnam exports 1.7 million tonnes of rice in Q1 (07/04/2023)
Vietnam exported 1.7 million tonnes of rice in the first quarter of 2023 worth over 900 million USD, a 19% increase in quantity and 30% rise in value compared to the same period in 2022.

Russia calls Vietnam leading partner in Southeast Asia (07/04/2023)
As the only Southeast Asian country to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Vietnam is Russia’s leading business partner in the area, Russia’s Deputy PM Dmitry Chernyshenko said.

South Korea auto manufacturer to return to Vietnam (07/04/2023)
South Korea auto manufacturer SsangYong is set to return to the Vietnam market under the name KG Mobility with sales set to begin next year.

Vow made to bridge PPP investment gaps (07/04/2023)
The government has ordered an overall review on policies involving public-private partnership in a bid to woo more private investment.

Population of 100 million provides VN great opportunities, challenges (07/04/2023)
It is expected that in mid-April, Vietnam’s population will reach 100 million people which could provide many great opportunities and challenges.

Cuban expert commends Vietnam’s suitable policy adjustments (06/04/2023)
The sound policies adopted by the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and coordination in actions by the Government have helped Vietnam keep a close watch on developments of the world economy and make suitable policy adjustments, a Cuban expert has said.

Vietnam, Singapore talk cooperation in logistics (06/04/2023)
Representatives from agencies, associations and businesses of Vietnam and Singapore looked into the market situation, and cooperation potential and opportunities between the two countries, especially in logistics, at a seminar in Singapore on April 5.

VN steel industry awaits indication of progress (06/04/2023)
The steel sector across Vietnam continues to face a variety of challenges to its growth prospects from multiple angles.

Workshop seeks to help firms optimise Thai consumer market (06/04/2023)
A workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 5 provided Vietnamese businesses with updates about consumption trends and export standards in Thailand so as to help capitalise on the biggest trading partner of Vietnam in ASEAN.

Vietnam, Australia utilise FTAs to boost economic and trade co-operation (05/04/2023)
Vietnamese and Australian businesses have been advised to maximise incentives of free trade agreement (FTAs) in a bid to increase investment and ramp up economic and trade co-operation moving forward, according to insiders.

Vietnam Expo introduces domestic products to world (05/04/2023)
The country’s annual largest fair, the Vietnam Expo 2023 will be held from April 5 to 8 at Hanoi International Centre for Exhibition (ICE) with 600 booths by more than 500 enterprises from 16 countries and territories.

Vietnam’s ST25 rice exported to the Republic of Vanuatu (05/04/2023)
The Vietnam Trade Office in Australia has helped Vietnamese enterprises to sign a contract to export ten containers of ST25 rice to Vanuatu.

Vietnam, the Netherlands promote exports through digital environment (05/04/2023)
The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will cooperate with agencies, organisations, and businesses to support Vietnamese exporters in e-commerce.

Vietnam a potential market for French businesses, investors: experts (05/04/2023)
French businesses should innovate their approach, enhance their understanding of culture and language, and make changes to adapt to Vietnam’s transitioning economy in order to expand their market share and boost investment in the Southeast Asian nation, said Dr. Jean-Philippe Eglinger, the founder of the Viet Phap Strategies.

Vietnam’s economic growth to reach 6.5% in 2023: ADB (05/04/2023)
After a strong performance in 2022, Vietnam’s economic growth is expected to moderate at 6.5% this year and further expand at 6.8% in 2024, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Plenty of room for real estate market to develop: Experts (05/04/2023)
The real estate sector ranks second in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in the first quarter of 2023 with 766 million USD, accounting for 14.1% of total FDI.

Vietnam needs more impetus to achieve 6.5% growth target for 2023 (05/04/2023)
Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 3.32% in the first quarter of this year, a 4-year low, according to the General Statistics Office. Foreign direct investment attraction and goods import and export, which used to see impressive continuous growth rates have fallen. Vietnam will need more impetus to achieve growth of 6.5% this year. The government has warned that geopolitical uncertainties may continue affecting Vietnam’s efforts to boost production and exports this year.

Việt Nam prioritises investment, export and consumption: PM Chính (04/04/2023)
Việt Nam will prioritise promoting three growth drivers of investment, export, and consumption amid external factors that influenced the country’s economic performance in the first quarter of this year, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said at the regular Government meeting held on Monday in the capital city.

Tremendous potential in Vietnam’s supporting industries (04/04/2023)
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in supporting industries can benefit from multinational groups’ China plus-one strategies that include Vietnam, wrote Filippo Bortoletti, Country Director of the Dezan Shira & Associates Vietnam.