Cai Mep listed among world’s 30 largest ports
23/04/2024 10:54
Cai Mep Port in Phu My town, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province has been ranked among the 30 largest container ports in the world for the first time, based on throughput, according to the latest announcement by consulting firm Alphaliner.
Grasping trends, promoting creative economic development
22/04/2024 11:39
(CPV) - The Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) is conducting research on creative economic development, basic concepts of the creative economy, the main development trends of the creative economy in the region and the world, learning about the experiences of some countries, for comparison with the current situation in Vietnam and proposal of policy recommendations.
Cooling equipment market heats up
21/04/2024 10:18
Many electronics supermarkets in Hanoi have launched summer promotion programmes, reducing prices for cooling equipment such as air conditioners and fans, as the weather in the north of Vietnam has just begun to be hot and sunny.
Vietnamese furniture products introduced at Milan Design Week
21/04/2024 10:15
Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung has congratulated Vietnamese enterprises - the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) and the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City (HAWA) - for their initial success in showcasing Vietnamese products in Milan Design Week in Italy - a design & brand arena of furniture businesses around the world.
Vietnam an attractive destination for electronics, semiconductor investors: Official
21/04/2024 09:28
Vietnam has strong infrastructure and research and development incentives as well as a skilled workforce, making it an attractive for “eagles” worldwide in the electronics and semiconductor industry, according to Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong.
Proposal to abolish tariff on Vietnamese shrimp imported into RoK
19/04/2024 20:30
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has just sent an official dispatch to the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting the abolition of a tariff for Vietnamese shrimp imported into the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Fruit and vegetable exports to RoK, Thailand rise suddenly
19/04/2024 16:15
Fruit and vegetable exports to major markets in the first three months of the year recorded high growth. The Korean and Thai markets had a sudden increase, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit).
Australia, Vietnam cooperate to develop competitive electricity markets
18/04/2024 10:15
(CPV) - On 17 April, the Australian Embassy in Vietnam and the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on collaboration to facilitate the development of competitive electricity market.
Overseas remittances to HCM City record highest increase in three years
18/04/2024 09:45
Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City exceeded 2.86 billion USD in the first quarter of 2024, an annual increase of 35.4% and the highest recorded in three consecutive years.
Thu Duc city seeks investment in 11 PPP projects
18/04/2024 09:15
Authorities of Thu Duc city, Ho Chi Minh City, held a conference on April 17 to draw investment in 11 public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the fields of education, culture and sports, with a total capital of over 2 trillion VND (83.3 million USD).
Pangasius exports to Canada skyrocket
17/04/2024 19:00
As of March 15, 2024, Canada imported more than 8 million USD worth of pangasius from Vietnam, an increase of 43% over the same period in 2023.
Numerous attractive activities for Da Nang beach tourism season
17/04/2024 10:34
The opening of the 2024 Da Nang beach tourism season will take place from April 26 to May 1 in East Sea Park, Son Tra Peninsula and My An, My Khe, T18, and Nguyen Tat Thanh beaches, said the management board of the Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang tourist beaches on April 16.
Some 400 exhibitors to attend Ho Chi Minh City FOODEX 2024
16/04/2024 17:15
The Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition of Food and Beverage in 2024 (HCMC FOODEX 2024) will take place from May 15 - 18 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), heard a press conference on April 16.
Vietnam mainly exports chili to China
16/04/2024 15:02
Chili exports in March reached 1,523 tons with a value of 4.2 million USD, a sharp increase of 72.3% from the previous month, according to statistics from the Vietnam Pepper Association (VPA).
Made-in-Vietnam wind turbine towers bound for RoK
14/04/2024 10:00
Ten domestically-manufactured offshore wind turbine towers are set to depart from Phu My Industrial Zone in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau by the end of April 2024, bound for Jeonnam 1 wind power project off the coast of the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Jeonnam province.
Cryptocurrency is not banned in Vietnam: Ministry
14/04/2024 09:03
Cryptocurrency is not banned in Vietnam but it is necessary to develop a legal framework to ensure its on-track development and prevent risks, a representative from the Ministry of Justice has said.
Capital through socio-political organizations accounts for 99.9% of total outstanding loans
13/04/2024 13:00
(CPV) - The Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) in Hanoi on April 11 held a meeting to evaluate operation results of the first quarter and deploy directions and tasks for the second quarter of 2024.
South Australia highly interested in Vietnamese market: official
13/04/2024 10:43
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam on April 12 received Chairman of the South Australia-Vietnam Business Council Francis Wong, who underscored the state's keen interest in the Vietnamese market.
Webinar sheds lights on Vietnam-Latvia trade potential
13/04/2024 10:37
Trade between Vietnam and Latvia reached 311.73 million USD in 2023, an increase of 33% from 2020, the year the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect, heard a recent webinar titled “Gateway to Vietnam.”
Meeting charts course for sustainable marine economy
13/04/2024 10:00
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired the first meeting of the National Steering Committee on the implementation of the Strategy for Sustainable Development of Vietnam's Marine Economy till 2030, with a vision to 2045.
Forum boosts economic ties among ASEAN, emerging economies, Russia
13/04/2024 09:00
An economic cooperation forum on fostering ties between ASEAN and emerging economies, and Russia convened in Hanoi on April 12.
Developing multi-use value of forest ecosystem is necessary
13/04/2024 08:30
(CPV) - The future of the wood industry is not only processing and exporting wood products, but researching and processing value-added forest products, focusing on medicinal species and indigenous trees. It is one of the paths to sustainable wealth from forests, in addition to exploiting values from forest ecotourism.
Fifty outstanding FDI firms receive 2024 Golden Dragon Awards
11/04/2024 15:00
Among the excellent brands honored with the Golden Dragon Awards 2024 are Samsung, LG Display, Intel, Qualcomm, Heineken, HSBC, Lego, SCG, UOB and Coca-Cola.
Vietnam’s star anise exports to India rise by 178%
11/04/2024 08:58
Vietnam exported 645 tons of star anise to the Indian market in March, an increase of 178% from the previous month, accounting for 65% of the country’s total star anise exports.
Asia is Vietnam’s largest pepper export region in first quarter
10/04/2024 11:03
Asia is the largest export region for Vietnam’s pepper in the first quarter of 2024, India being the largest export market in the region.
European business confidence at highest since 2022
09/04/2024 10:59
Up to 71% of European businesses said they feel “positive” about the long-term prospects in Vietnam in the next 5 years.
Cashew exports bring in roughly US$782 million in Q1
07/04/2024 09:44
Vietnam exported 147,000 tonnes of cashew nuts worth US$782 million in the first quarter of the year, representing a rise of 31.8% in volume and 20.5% in value year on year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Total import-export turnover in March is estimated at 65.09 billion USD
06/04/2024 21:45
(CPV) – State budget revenue from import-export activities in March reached 31,935 billion VND, an increase of 3.9% from the previous month, according to the latest data from the General Department of Customs.
Exports of wood and wood products earn 3.4 billion USD in first quarter
06/04/2024 20:30
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wood products are estimated to reach 3.4 billion USD in the first 3 months of 2024, an increase of 18.9% over the same period in 2023.
Vietnam, China’s Sichuan promote trade, investment ties
06/04/2024 10:30
A conference on promoting commerce, investment and trade connectivity between Vietnam and China’s Sichuan province was held in Hanoi on April 5, providing an opportunity to enhance bilateral cooperation and import-export of farm produce, aquatic products, and pharmaceutical materials.