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Export Forum highlights Việt Nam’s rising role in global supply chains

Cần Thơ authority calls for Japanese investment in agricultural production

Chairman of the Cần Thơ People's Committee Trần Viết Trường had a working session with Toshinao Tanaka, President of the Japanese-funded Takesho Food Vietnam Co. Ltd in the Mekong Delta city

MSC seeks investment opportunities in Cần Thơ

Secretary of the Cần Thơ Party Committee Nguyễn Văn Hiếu and leaders of the municipal People's Committee, departments and sectors on January 24 worked with representatives of the Thanh Binh Phu My Joint Stock Company and the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to discuss investment opportunities in the Mekong Delta city.

Japan’s Sojitz Corporation interested in smart industrial park development

Vice Chairwoman of the Đồng Nai provincial People's Committee Nguyễn Thi Hoàng on January 24 met with representatives from Japan’s Sojitz Corporation to discuss a plan to develop a smart green industrial park in the southern province.

Việt Nam and UAE demonstrate their commitment to deepening economic ties

Officials from Việt Nam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the UAE Ministry of Economy on January 24 agreed to speed up the negotiation for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) between the two countries.

Stock market experiences a decline as blue-chips end lower

Shares ended lower on Wednesday, primarily driven by selling pressure that emerged towards the end of the trading session, particularly affecting various large-cap stock groups.

Vietnamese company opens 50th store in Indonesia

Vietnam’s Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG) opened the 50th store of EraBlue – its joint venture with Indonesia’s leading technology retail provider Erafone – in Tangerang, Indonesia on January 23.

2023 remittances to HCM City highest in a decade

Foreign remittances to HCM City topped US$9.46 billion last year, an increase of 43.3 per cent from 2022 and the highest in the last 10 years, deputy director of the State Bank of Việt Nam’s city branch, Nguyễn Đức Lệnh, has said.

Việt Nam, Germany boost cooperation in industry, trade, energy

The state visit to Việt Nam by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is poised to generate fresh impetus for collaboration between Việt Nam and Germany in pivotal sectors such as industry, trade, and energy.

Demand for vegetarian foods on the rise

As Tết approaches, many people in HCM City are preferring vegetarian foods thanks to their wide variety and affordable prices.

Việt Nam economy to grow by 6% in 2024: HSBC

The strong inflows of Foreign Direct Investment will likely continue in 2024, buttressing Việt Nam’s manufacturing sector. The nascent recovery of the global trade cycle will boost Việt Nam’s exports. Furthermore, Việt Nam is likely to witness a gradual uptick in international tourism.

Protocol expected to raise Vietnamese watermelon shipments to China

The recent signing of a protocol regarding the export of Vietnamese watermelon to China via official channels will help deter trade risks, boost the standard of the farm produce, and ease congestion at border gates

Over 160 merchants eligible to export rice

As many as 161 merchants had been granted certificates of eligibility for exporting rice as of January 22, decreasing from mid-2023, reported the Agency of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Russian products eye Việt Nam’s hotels at Moscow seminar

A seminar took place in Moscow on January 23, as part of a trade connectivity project, aiming to bring more Russian products into Việt Nam’s hotels.

VinaCapital open-ended funds outperform benchmarks in 2023

VinaCapital Fund Management reported strong outperformance in their open-ended funds compared to benchmarks over the past year.

Hòa Phát's Q4 profit surged 2.5 times in Q4 last year

Hòa Phát Group reported a remarkable after-tax profit of almost VNĐ3 trillion (US$125 million) in Q4 2023, up 249 per cent year-on-year.

Global minimum tax to affect industrial property market

The industrial property market would continue to develop strongly in 2024, driven by the FDI influx which is expected to continue.

Livestock industry challenges seem set to continue in 2024

Animal husbandry enterprises continue to face many challenges this year.

Securities brokerage revenues retreat after rising for two quarters

In the fourth quarter of 2023, overall brokerage revenue of securities companies fell 21 per cent from the third quarter, while the outstanding balance increased by around 15,000.

Cashew firms propose to expand raw material areas

A report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that the total cashew planting area in the country reached an estimated 314,000ha in 2023, down 8,300ha compared to 2022. Of which, the area under cultivation was 300,000ha, producing over 345,000 tonnes of cashew nuts.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade reviews the licensing of petroleum business

Key traders must report specifically on the petroleum distribution system, including owned stores, leased stores, gasoline retail agents, gasoline retail franchisees and general gasoline trading agents.