Vietnam wins world’s best rice title for second time

Vietnam wins world’s best rice title for second time

Vietnam's Ong Cua ST25 rice has won the first prize at the World’s Best Rice 2023 competition, within the framework of the 2023 International World Rice Conference Summit in Cebu, Philippines from November 28-30.
Vietnam, Türkiye agree to work for 4 billion USD in two-way trade
Vietnam, Türkiye agree to work for 4 billion USD in two-way trade
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye Cevdet Yilmaz agreed on the need to increase practical,...
New businesses still on the rise in November
New businesses still on the rise in November
As many as 14,267 new businesses with a total registered capital of almost 153.6 trillion VND (6.3 billion USD) were established in November,...
Vietnam exports shrimp to 100 countries, territories Authority
Vietnam exports shrimp to 100 countries, territories: Authority
Vietnam is exporting shrimp to about 100 countries and territories across the world, according to the General Department of Fisheries under the...
150 products and servies favored by Vietnamese consumers
150 products and servies favored by Vietnamese consumers

The organizers of the Campaign "Vietnamese people prioritize using Vietnamese products" in Hanoi have selected 150 products and services of 140 businesses in 18 product and service groups to be recognized as Top Vietnamese products loved by consumers in 2023.

Aquatic exports to US and Chinese markets surge
Aquatic exports to US and Chinese markets surge

Vietnam’s aquatic exports to major markets such as the United States and China have seen a remarkable increase recently due to a rebound in demand for seafood products during the year-end period, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Webinar seeks to boost export of Halal products to Indonesia
Webinar seeks to boost export of Halal products to Indonesia

A webinar was held by the Export Support Centre under the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency on November 3 to seek ways promoting the export of farm produce, processed and Halal food to Indonesia.

Japan Job Fair 2023 draws Vietnamese students
Japan Job Fair 2023 draws Vietnamese students

Nearly 30 leading Japanese corporations and firms are recruiting over 2,500 employees and interns in Japan and Japanese affiliates at the Japan Job Fair 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City on November 4.

Binh Dinh province seeks investment from RoK
Binh Dinh province seeks investment from RoK

A delegation from the central province of Binh Dinh led by Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Ho Quoc Dung on November 3 organised an investment promotion conference in the Republic of Korea (RoK) as part of their visit to the country.

Vietnam, Netherlands exchange MoU on customs cooperation
Vietnam, Netherlands exchange MoU on customs cooperation

Deputy Minister of Finance Vo Thanh Hung and Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar on November 2 exchanged the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the implementation of the Vietnam-Netherlands agreement on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters.

Vietnam, Mongolia sign MoU on sustainable rice trading
Vietnam, Mongolia sign MoU on sustainable rice trading

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Mongolian Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Khayangaa Bolorchuluun signed a memorandum of understanding on sustainable rice trading in Hanoi on November 1, in the presence of President Vo Van Thuong and his Mongolian counterpart Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.

Tuna exports to Canada regain growth
Tuna exports to Canada regain growth

The value of tuna exports to Canada in September 2023 has reversed, increasing by 44% over the same period last year, worth 3 million USD, cutting the reduction momentum of the previous 8 consecutive months, according to statistics from the General Department of Customs.

Rice exports set new record
Rice exports set new record

Vietnam’s rice export price is still leading the world, exceeding Thailand and Pakistan, while the 10-month export value has surpassed the record of the same period within the last 14 years.

10-month exports and imports exceed 550 billion USD
10-month exports and imports exceed 550 billion USD

(CPV) – Vietnam’s total export and import turnover of goods is estimated to reach 557.95 billion USD in January-October 2023, and the trade balance of goods was estimated to have surplus of 24.61 billion USD, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Tuition fees, rice prices cause October CPI rise
Tuition fees, rice prices cause October CPI rise

Rise in tuition fees in some localities and domestic rice price increases are the main reasons the consumer price index (CPI) in October 2023 surged by 0.08% compared to the previous month.

Block B – O Mon gas-to-power value chain project rolled out
Block B – O Mon gas-to-power value chain project rolled out

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) and its partners signed and started to implement the Block B – O Mon gas-to-power value chain project at a ceremony in Hanoi on October 30 with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attending.

Month-long Hanoi Mega Sale 2023 kicks off
Month-long Hanoi Mega Sale 2023 kicks off

The Hanoi Promotion Agency, in collaboration with relevant departments and agencies, launched Hanoi Mega Sale 2023 in the capital city on October 27 evening.

Newly registered FDI enjoys increase in both projects and capital
Newly registered FDI enjoys increase in both projects and capital

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam since the beginning of the year has reached over 25.76 billion USD, up nearly 15% over the same period last year. Notably, newly registered capital increased sharply, both in number of projects and capital, however, additional capital decreased.

Yen Bai promotes investment cooperation with RoK businesses
Yen Bai promotes investment cooperation with RoK businesses

The People's Committee of the northern province of Yen Bai on October 27 coordinated with the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority to organise a conference to promote and connect investment with businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK).