Việt Nam News

Việt Nam’s contribution to ASEAN’s total GDP has grown significantly over the years, increasing to 12 per cent at present from under 6 per cent in 2000.

The relationship between Việt Nam and the UK has been vibrant across the board this year, with a flurry of activities that underscore the latter’s status as one of Việt Nam's important markets. Việt Nam News correspondent Thu Ngân speaks with Alex Smith, the British consul general in HCM City and trade director for Việt Nam, about bilateral trade relations, prospects and initiatives.

After reaching more than US$40 billion in the first eight months of the year, the export of agricultural, forestry and fishery products is expected to hit $54 billion this year. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phùng Đức Tiến sat down with Việt Nam News reporter Tố Như to talk about this breakthrough.

Việt Nam News reporter Ly Ly Cao spoke to Brazilian Ambassador to Việt Nam Marco Farani and CEO of the National Corn Ethanol Association (UNEM) Guilherme Nolasco to shed light on the partnership between the two countries and explore avenues to support Việt Nam’s agricultural sector.

Dr. Nguyễn Quốc Việt, Deputy Director of VEPR, discussed with Vietnam News Agency the 30 per cent increase in Việt Nam's basic salary to VNĐ2.34 million on July 1, and concerns over potential market price hikes.

Recently, an influx of imported goods exhibiting signs of being dumped or subsidised has caused significant harm to several domestic manufacturing industries. Fortunately, the implementation of well-considered trade defence measures, in line with international obligations, has not only shielded these industries from unfair competition but also fostered their development and boosted economic value.

Many Vietnamese enterprises are using green transformation as a strategy to raise their competitive advantage. Vietnam News Agency discussed this issue with Dr. Nguyễn Đình Thọ, director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Clemens Tan, General Director of Japfa Comfeed Vietnam, speaks to Việt Nam News about the prospects of the livestock industry and his company's strategies to adapt and develop in the evolving market landscape.

Việt Nam News speaks to Nhất Tín Logistics CEO Nguyễn Văn Tú on how ESG practices are a win for everyone, including customers, workers, the community, and businesses themselves.

The United Kingdom and Việt Nam have established a mutually beneficial and robust trade relationship with trade doubling within 10 years. The UK has remained one of the key markets for Việt Nam. Britain’s Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific, Martin Kent, while on a trip to Việt Nam, spoke with Việt Nam News about bilateral ties at a time when the his country is becoming a member of The Comprehensive and Progressive  Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Facing a credit slowdown and reduced net interest margins, banks are shifting from lending to financial services to boost profits, explains finance expert Dr. Đinh Trọng Thịnh.

Promoting implementation and disbursement of public investment capital has strategic significance and is a key task to contribute to promoting economic growth in the next quarters and the whole year. General Statistics Office director Nguyễn Thị Hương speaks to Vietnam News Agency about solutions to promote disbursement of public investment capital.

Rainer Zitelmann, a German economic historian and sociologist who has written 29 books, including the latest one about the economic success of Việt Nam and Poland: “How Nations Escape Poverty, Vietnam, Poland, and the Origins of Prosperity” spoke with Việt Nam News reporter Mai Linh about how the country can become one of Asia’s leading nations.

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, March 8, women entrepreneurs share with Việt Nam News about the advantages and challenges facing women in the modern tech sector.

Sustainable development poses a big challenge for footwear businesses.

Leaders from foreign-invested companies spoke with Việt Nam News reporters Vũ Hoa and Thu Ngân to evaluate the picture of Việt Nam's economic growth and their key focuses for the year ahead.

In the span of over three years since the implementation of the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the economic and trade relationship between the European Union (EU) and Việt Nam has flourished. Bernd Lange, Chairman of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, recently shared his insights with Việt Nam News on this noteworthy development.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade aims to enhance trade and export promotion with key markets, maximising export opportunities and leveraging the effectiveness of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). To achieve these goals, the industry and trade sector will exert exceptional efforts. Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyễn Hồng Diên, discussed strategies to accomplish these tasks with VNA reporters