Tra fish exports predicted to recover from third quarter (14/03/2023)
Thanks to better input material supply and the application of a closed production process, tra fish industry is expected to overcome difficulties and become profitable again in the third quarter of this year, according to analysts.

Vietnam, UK promote trade, green technology cooperation (14/03/2023)
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 13 for UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and Brunei Mark Garnier and UK Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Emily Hamblin to discuss two-way trade toward celebrating the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties this year.

VinaCapital and Ryobi in real estate investment deal (13/03/2023)
VinaCapital announced yesterday that it has signed an MoU with Ryobi Group to work together on suitable real estate projects, venture capital, infrastructure, energy, and other investment opportunities in listed and private equity in Vietnam.

M&A deals to boost non-life insurance industry (13/03/2023)
The non-life insurance sector has seen a flurry of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals over the past two years, partly reflecting the attractiveness and keen competition of the market, which still has room for growth.

Domestic businesses in danger of being swallowed up by foreign funds (13/03/2023)
While newly registered businesses are getting smaller in scale, foreign companies and funds are growing in investment capital.

Deputy PM pledges support for Japanese firm’s projects using modern technology (13/03/2023)
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha pledged maximum support for Marubeni Corporation to shift its projects using new and modern technology to Vietnam, while receiving a leader of the Japanese firm in Hanoi on March 10.

Vietnam faces obstacles in joining multi-billion dollar logistics field (13/03/2023)
When joining the World Logistics Passport (WLP) program, enterprises will have favorable conditions in global logistics and trade activities. However, obstacles still exist in Vietnam.

Artisan communities strive for legal wood (13/03/2023)
Many wood artisans are in need of support so that their works can get recognition in the global supply chain.

Vietnam realises ASEAN power grid initiative (13/03/2023)
As one of the three largest investors in Laos, with total capital of over 5.3 billion USD, Vietnam’s electricity projects not only contribute to its neighbour’s socio-economic development and livelihoods but also to realising the ASEAN power grid initiative.

Vietnam needs to develop coffee branding to go global (13/03/2023)
Vietnam has no coffee brand in the list of the 10 most expensive in the world, although it is the largest Robusta coffee producer and ranks second in export coffee volume.

Enterprises expect poor performance in Q1 due to weak macro data (10/03/2023)
Many enterprises forecast less optimistic business results in the first quarter of the year, due to weak domestic macro data in the first few months.

Lay-offs and exports dip haunt vital manufacturing (10/03/2023)
Foreign-invested enterprises look set to struggle this year, particularly in garments, textiles, and footwear, as exports continue to fall and more workers are laid off.

Vietnam among top five property investment destinations for wealthy Singaporeans (10/03/2023)
Vietnam is the fifth most popular destination for property investment for wealthy Singaporeans after Australia, India, Hong Kong, and mainland China, according to a new report.

PM calls for focus on economic diplomacy to attract foreign investment (10/03/2023)
Vietnam needs to strengthen its economic diplomacy to attract investments from multinational companies and achieve green transformation and sustainable development, PM Pham Minh Chinh has said.

HCM City’s export processing zones, industrial parks moving to become greener (09/03/2023)
Export processing zones and industrial parks (IP) in Ho Chi Minh City are on the process of transforming themselves towards green and ecology direction to meet the changing demands of businesses.

International furniture expo opens in HCMC (09/03/2023)
The 14th Vietnam International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair (VIFA EXPO) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 8.

China approves 246 Vietnamese durian growing area codes (09/03/2023)
China’s customs authorities have approved Vietnam’s 246 farming area codes and 97 packaging facility codes that fully meet the requirements for export to the Chinese market.

Vietnam, China seek to boost agro-aquatic product trade (09/03/2023)
A forum on promoting trade in agricultural and aquatic products between Vietnam and China’s Guangxi province was held on March 8 by the 970 Agricultural Connection Forum’s operation team.

Relations between HCM City, US flourishing: official (09/03/2023)
Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le on March 8 received Melissa Brown, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the US Department of State, who is on a working visit to the city.

Investors wary of more reduction in interest rates (09/03/2023)
Since the beginning of March 2023, commercial banks have reduced deposit interest rates which have been contrary to forecasts made by many domestic and foreign investment organizations.