ASEAN and its partners work effectively

 ASEAN ministers praised the support of Japan, China and South Korea in strengthening ASEAN + 3 co-operation in food, agriculture and forestry fields at the 18th meeting of ASEAN Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry - AMAF + 3 (China, Japan, South Korea), held in Hà Nội yesterday.

Tra fish exports to exceed $2b

Tra fish export value is expected to exceed US$2 billion this year, higher than the industry’s target, due to the US-China trade war, according to experts.

FPT and VTV kick off 2018-2019 Digital Race

The FPT Corporation and Vietnam Television (VTV) kicked off the 2018-2019 Digital Race for all students at universities across the country and some schools in Asia on Thursday.

Real estate transactions to increase in Q4

The domestic real estate market in the fourth quarter of this year is forecast to see the strongest increase in transactions in the year, higher than the transaction volume in the same period of 2017.

IT success comes from perseverance in the face of failure

When Vietnamese people hear the name Gcalls, many are quick to remember that it was the first technology startup to receive a one million–dollar investment from Vina Capital through the reality television show Shark Tank Vietnam. Few imagine the tough but exciting road the company’s young founders have had to navigate even after securing funding.

Generation Z key consumers: Nielsen

It is clear that Generation Z, born between 1998 and 2010, has a significant impact on the consumer market, a recent report released by global measurement and data analytics company Nielsen said.

Over 150 firms to join Hà Nội food expo

More than 150 businesses from 13 countries and territories are expected to participate in the Food & Hotel Hanoi 2018 expo from November 28-30 at the International Centre of Exhibition.

City industrial production steady

HCM City’s industrial sectors have seen good growth due to the city’s efforts in creating a better environment for investment and businesses, the city’s Department of Industry and Trade said on October 11.

Techfest 2018 to take place next month

Taking place from 25 to 29 November in the central city of Đà Nẵng, national start-up day ‘Techfest 2018’ is expected to attract 4,500 participants with a series of activities to connect investors with enterprises

Tokyo firms eye VN opportunities

With its high economic growth, great market potential, and reasonably priced labour with improving skills, Việt Nam is an attractive market for Japanese investors, according to the Tokyo Small and Medium sized Enterprise Support Centre.

Three expos open in HCM City

Three international exhibitions, Metalex Vietnam 2018, Nepcon Vietnam 2018, and Supporting Industry Show 2018, opened on October 11 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City, featuring advanced metalworking solutions, the latest electronics assembly technologies and high-quality industrial grade parts.

Experts talk competitiveness

Companies should offer higher-quality products and authorities should provide better business networking opportunities to increase purchases of locally made goods, experts said during a conference on competitiveness held on October 11 in HCM City.

VN rice exports reaches new heights

Rice production and exports has shifted towards quality and added value, promoting safe production and applying high technology while organic agriculture has been given special attention for development.

VN Stocks slump on sinking global shares

 Vietnamese shares suffered one of their sharpest drops ever on Thursday after Wall Street’s worst losses in eight months triggered a surge of global selling that hit markets in Asia, too.

European Parliament holds hearing on EU-Việt Nam FTA

The European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade on Wednesday held an opening hearing on the Free Trade Agreement and the Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) between Việt Nam and the European Union.

BGRIM clinches VN solar power supply deal with EVN

B Grimm Power (BGRIM) has clinched an agreement to supply electricity from its solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Phú Yên Province, Việt Nam, to Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), the largest power company in the country.

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