Innovation to aid production opportunities (23/02/2023)
With the country’s improved competitiveness thanks in part to a rise in labour productivity, Vietnam is boosting its support for innovative activities to achieve further sustainable development under a new growth model.

China begins large purchase of Vietnamese tra fish (23/02/2023)
A Chinese trader has imported 500 containers of tra fish weighing 12,000 tonnes from Vietnam right after China’s lifting of its zero-Covid policy, showing a positive signal for the sector this year.

Vietnam, India boost trade in farm produce, processed food (23/02/2023)
The Vietnam Trade Office in India, in collaboration with the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India (Invest India) and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) held a teleconference on February 22 to step up business cooperation opportunities in farm produce and processed food.

Vietnam’s trade value reaches 72 bln USD by mid- February (23/02/2023)
According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, from the beginning of this year to February 15, the country’s total trade valued topped 72 billion USD, with export turnover standing at 37 billion USD and a trade surplus of nearly 1.7 billion USD.

Nearly 300 trade promotion events planned for this year (23/02/2023)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has passed the National Programme on Trade Promotion and the National Brand Programme in 2023 with nearly 300 trade promotion events to be held this year in Vietnam and abroad.

Shrimp exports fall by half in January (23/02/2023)
Shrimp exports plummeted by 55% year-on-year in January to US$141 million due to weaker global demand and stronger competition from other countries.

Vietnam seeing promising future in rice export (23/02/2023)
Vietnam Food Association has just informed the price of Vietnamese 5-percent broken rice passes that of Thailand, becoming the leader in this segment, a milestone in the national target for rice export.

Vietnam’s dragon fruit, banana, durian exports target US$2 billion in 2023 (23/02/2023)
The export of dragon fruit, banana and durian is expected to contribute US$2 billion to the country’s export turnover in 2023.

AFD to continue supporting Vietnam's energy sector (22/02/2023)
Rémy Rioux, director general of AFD Group, visited Vietnam from February 17-18 to discuss energy transition.

Falling interest rates facilitate production and business sectors (22/02/2023)
Many banks have just launched credit packages with preferential lending interest rates that decreased by between 0.5-3% per year for customers in the fields of business and production, including real estate.

Swiss daily: Vietnam becomes a new destination for foreign companies (22/02/2023)
Swiss daily Tribune de Gèneve has recently published an article hailing Vietnam as a new destination for foreign companies.

Scenarios set for government’s growth ambitions (22/02/2023)
Increases in domestic consumption, production, and foreign direct investment are set to enable the economy to achieve its growth target this year.

Vietnam’s rice sector expected to win big with exports in 2023 (22/02/2023)
Vietnam’s rice sector is expected to hit big from exports this year, heard a conference held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) in Ho Chi Minh City on February 21.

Vietnamese agricultural products enjoy bustling export to China (22/02/2023)
Vietnamese agricultural products have enjoyed bustling export to China since the country reopened its border on January 8.

Regional automotive trade fair to open in HCM City in June (22/02/2023)
Automechanika 2023, a regional trade fair for the automotive service industry, will take place at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City from June 23 to 25.

Woodwork industry to gradually recover this year (22/02/2023)
The Vietnamese woodwork industry is receiving more and more export orders now mainly due to its penetration into new markets and an ongoing shift in orders from China.

Vietnam’s dragon fruit, banana, durian export targets 2 billion USD in 2023 (21/02/2023)
The export of dragon fruit, banana and durian is expected to contribute 2 billion USD to the country’s export turnover in 2023.

Fiscal policy forecast to be key driver for Vietnam’s growth in 2023 (21/02/2023)
As global demand is slowing and adversely affecting export countries including Vietnam, fiscal policy will significantly help support Vietnam’s economic growth in 2023, experts said.

Vietnamese longan sold well in Japan despite high prices (21/02/2023)
Vietnamese longan is much welcomed in Japan although its retail prices are high, which brings a big opportunity for local farmers.

Vietnam to boost exports to Middle East (21/02/2023)
According to the Vietnam Trade Office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), industrial and agricultural production in the country is quite limited so it must import food and consumer goods to meet local needs. This presents an excellent opportunity for Vietnam to increase its exports to the market.