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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HCM City, Western Australia look to boost trade ties (08/03/2023)
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan has called on Western Australia’s businesses to invest in strong fields such as food processing industry, agricultural biotechnology, and education- training in the southern hub.

Trade union delegation pays working trip to Greece (08/03/2023)
President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) Nguyen Dinh Khang, who is also Vice President of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU), paid a working trip to Greece from March 6-7 at the invitation of the international body.

Vietnamese value-added products exhibited at Foodex Japan (08/03/2023)
As many as 36 Vietnamese businesses are showcasing their products at the 48th international food and beverage exhibition (Foodex Japan 2023) which kicked off in Tokyo, Japan, on March 7.

HCM City proposes multifaceted cooperation with Denmark (07/03/2023)
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai has suggested boosting cooperation with Denmark in energy transition and restructuring industries towards high-added value, green and sustainable development.

Coffee industry needs sustainable development to target $6bln in exports by 2030 (07/03/2023)
According to Do Ha Nam, Vice Chairman of Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (Vicofa) and chairman of Intimex Group, in the 2022-23 crop, the coffee output is expected to decrease by 10-15 percent on year to 1.47 million tons.

Export prices of Vietnamese rice up nearly 10% (07/03/2023)
Vietnam exported 789,000 tonnes of the grain in the reviewed period, earning 417 million USD, down 18.8% in volume and 10.8% in value compared to the same period last year.

Export prices of Vietnamese rice up nearly 10% (07/03/2023)
The export prices of Vietnamese rice in the first two months of 2023 rose by 9.8% year-on-year to 528.5 USD/tonne, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Cashew industry’s years of high growth slows down (06/03/2023)
After obtaining high growth rates in the last 10 years, Vietnam’s cashew industry’s growth slowed in 2022. The multi-billion-dollar export item is predicted to see a low growth rate this year also.

China spends $0.5 billion to buy Vietnam’s ‘super-food’ (06/03/2023)
Salangane nest exporters in Vietnam can earn $200-300 million a year. China has signed a protocol on full-tax export of the expensive salangane nests to its market.

Pepper exports hit 129 million USD in first two months (06/03/2023)
Vietnam exported over 41,000 tonnes of pepper worth 129 million USD in the first two months of this year, up 35% in volume, but down 7.4% in value over the same period from 2022, according to the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.