Việt Nam News

Việt Nam has one of the most dynamic live commerce markets globally, driven by its growing population, tech-savvy culture, and an expanding base of discerning young consumers, experts said.

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has initiated administrative reviews on three Vietnamese exports currently subject to anti-dumping duties, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam.

Meta’s President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg says it is one of the the two significant new mile stones in Meta’s commitment to Việt Nam.

Enterprises from the port city of Hải Phòng and Japan’s Kitakyushu city on October 2 took part in a technology supply-demand connection session held by the Hải Phòng Department of Science and Technology and several Japanese units.

Developing wind power projects will be one of the driving forces for Bến Tre Province’s socio-economic development, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hoà Bình said at a seminar held in the province on October 2.

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.

HCM City will work closely with nine northern and north-central provinces to organise activities related to trade facilitation, workforce training and tackling climate change.

The Mekong Delta, especially Đồng Tháp Province, is known for its strong potential for crocodile farming. Recently signed agreements between Việt Nam and China have created significant opportunities for the crocodile industry, promoting sustainable and steady growth.

Over the past ten years, total investment in the region has reached only about VNĐ202 trillion (US$8.6 billion), a figure considered too low for such a key economic zone.

Việt Nam’s export and import value between Vietnamese businesses and CPTPP markets rose 56.3 per cent in the past five years, from US$8.7 billion in 2018 to $13.6 billion in 2023. However, this represents a unique period full of challenges like the global economic downturn and COVID-19 pandemic.

BB Sunrise Power, a subsidiary of Bitexco Group, has announced its intention to divest a hotel in Lào Cai Province in order to fulfill its bond repayment obligations.

The first Vietnam Interior and Build Expo (VIBE 2024 opened in HCM City on October 2.

Two exhibitions for the manufacturing, metalworking and supporting industries, METALEX Vietnam 2024 and Supporting Industry Show 2024, opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on October 2.

The Tourism Information Centre under the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), and MAGGI Brand, a division of Nestlé Vietnam, have launched a collaboration programme called "Exploring golden ingredients: elevating Vietnamese cuisine to new heights”, with an aim of promoting tourism through discovering unique local cuisine.

The VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) closed at 1,287.84 points, down 4.36 points, or 0.34 per cent.

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) is considering a plan to grant commercial banks the ability to extend debt repayment periods by up to one year for borrowers impacted by Typhoon Yagi.

Bến Tre Province’s green coconuts and pomelos have been granted intellectual property protection certificates in Canada in the form of certified trademarks.

Ericsson and MobiFone on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on establishing a 5G Innovation Hub at MobiFone’s premises in Việt Nam.