Agro-forestry-aquatic exports to US soar by nearly 31% in eight months (13/09/2024)
Vietnamese agro-forestry-fisheries exports to the United States surged by nearly 31% to reach US$8.5 billion during the first eight months of the year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Foreign trade expected to set new record this year (13/09/2024)
A sharp rise has been recorded in foreign trade over the past few months, and if this upward trend is sustained, this year’s foreign trade turnover is likely to break the record of US$732 billion set in 2022.

Deputy PM pledges to facilitate operations of Hong Kong groups (11/09/2024)
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on September 10 held working sessions with representatives of some leading groups in Hong Kong (China) as part of his trip to Hong Kong for attendance at the 9th Belt and Road Summit.

US eyes Vietnam market for agricultural exports (11/09/2024)
A delegation from the US Department of Agriculture led by Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor is in Vietnam from September 9 to 13 to promote trade.

Vietnam spends over US$1 billion importing wheat in eight months (11/09/2024)
Vietnam spent more than US$1 billion importing approximately 3.64 million tonnes of wheat during the eight-month period, marking a sharp increase of 18.3% in volume but a fall of 6.7% in value, according to statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam emerges as largest importer of cashew nuts from Cambodia (11/09/2024)
Vietnam was the largest importer of cashew nuts from Cambodia with import volume reaching 786,530 tonnes worth roughly US$1 billion, accounting for nearly 95% of Cambodia's raw cashew output during the seven-month period, according to statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.


Vietnam earns US$22.9 million from cinnamon exports in August (10/09/2024)
Vietnam exported 8,186 tonnes of cinnamon worth US$22.9 million in August, down 1.7% in value against July, reported the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

Largest export markets for Vietnamese goods over eight-month period revealed (10/09/2024)
The United States, China, the EU, ASEAN, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and Japan remained Vietnam’s largest export markets during the eight-month period with a combined revenue of US$207.7 billion, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Gov't calls for power source review (13/09/2024)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade should focus on domestic production to achieve an annual electricity growth rate of 12-15%

Vietnam, US prioritise opening markets for farm produce: Official (13/09/2024)
Market access for agricultural products is a top priority for Vietnam and the US with significant progress made, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan told visiting the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor at their meeting in Hanoi on September 12.

Vietnam, Maldives explore economic opportunities (13/09/2024)
A seminar aimed at bolstering Vietnam-Maldives connectivity across various economic sectors took place in Male on September 10, coinciding with Vietnamese Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam presenting her credentials to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.

Vietnam, Russia intensify construction cooperation (11/09/2024)
Vietnamese Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi held a working session with Russian Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Irek Faizullin in Moscow on September 10, as part of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s ongoing official visit to Russia.

US association appreciates Vietnam's semiconductor industry (11/09/2024)
Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Minister-Counsellor Le Dinh Ba held a working session on September 9 with a delegation from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) of the US led by its director of global policy for trade and supply chain matter.

MPI promotes innovation activities (10/09/2024)
Comprehensive solutions will be implemented to ensure quality investment projects.

South Korean investment under Indo-Pacific Strategy (10/09/2024)
The level of interest among South Korean investors in Vietnam is growing up on the back of the Indo-Pacific Strategy. Hong Sun, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about current and future investing trends.

Vietnam-South Korea relations expand to offer further business opportunities (10/09/2024)
Since the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam and South Korea have been developing their relationship in multiple ways.

Big firms seeing potential in logistics (09/09/2024)
Many foreign companies are bolstering investments in Vietnam’s logistics market to tap into the burgeoning cross-border trade transportation.

Investors need guidelines for IFC ambitions (09/09/2024)
Several foreign investors are eager to partner with the Vietnamese government to develop a financial centre in the country, but emphasise the need for more open and innovative mechanisms to make it happen.