Việt Nam News

During the 10-year period (2007-2016), Việt Nam has consistently been the largest shrimp supplier for Switzerland, accounting for over 50 per cent of total Swiss shrimp imports.

The annual fair houses over 200 booths featuring leading fashion brands in textile and garment, leather footwear, cosmetics, jewellery as well as beauty care services in a total area of 4,000sq.m. It also includes booths showcasing raw materials for the textile and garment sector.   

Việt Nam’s exports are expected to reach more than US$212 billion for the first time this year, much higher than the $176 billion recorded last year, said Dương Duy Hưng, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Planning Department.

Shares declined on the two national stock exchanges on Thursday, dragged by bank stocks, as investor sentiment remained unstable on the market outlook.

Investors of bitcoin in particular and cryptocurrencies in general should be aware of the possible risks involved in addition to rapidly increasing profits, experts have warned.

Việt Nam always creates favourable conditions for foreign investors, including those from Egypt, in their investment activities in the nation, Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Đỗ Hoàng Long has said.

Maximum credit growth this year is forecast to be just 18-19 per cent, meaning that the banking system will not use up the increased room of 21 per cent.

Toyota Việt Nam is one of the first firms to ask the Ministry of Industry and Trade to issue business certificates in accordance with new government Decree No 116/2017/NĐ-CP.

The Vimo Technology Joint Stock Company (Vimo.vn) and Southern Airport Services Joint Stock Company (SASCO) on Tuesday signed a co-operation agreement on launching electronic payment services for Asian tourists when travelling into Việt Nam.

The southern province of Đồng Nai attracted over US$1.3 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2017, $300 million higher than the set target.

Việt Nam’s paint and printing ink industry is expected to enjoy a growth rate of 8 per cent in volume and 10 per cent in value compared to last year, according to the Việt Nam Paint and Printing Ink Association.

 Only 51 per cent of Vietnamese adults have credit registry coverage, much lower than the approximate 100 per cent in developed countries.

Despite important trade agreements and commercial commitments between Việt Nam and China, local enterprises are not reaping expected gains. Phạm Sỹ Thành, Director of the China Economic Research Programme at the Việt Nam Centre for Economics and Policy Research, explains the situation.

The Government of Việt Nam has consistently pursued a comprehensive integration policy with focus placed on international economic integration, considering this a motivation to promote economic reform, growth and development, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has said.

There is great potential for co-operation between Việt Nam and India, especially in renewable energy, a business interaction between the two countries heard in HCM City on December 19.

The Vietnamese stock market will be in good health in 2018, despite possible cautions, risks and imbalances, argued economic experts at an online discussion yesterday.

Transport regulations will be reviewed to ensure a fair business environment for firms, Deputy Minister of Transport Lê Đình Thọ said yesterday.

Fourteen outstanding business leaders from Việt Nam were honoured as winners of the prestigious Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2017 (APEA) at a ceremony held in HCM City on December 19, the first time it was held in Việt Nam.