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Việt Nam steps up crackdown on IUU fishing

VASEP targets seafood exports of $10 billion for 2024

In the first six months of 2024, Việt Nam's seafood export value reached $4.36 billion, an increase of 4.9 per cent over the same period in 2023, according to VASEP.

Apartments have the best liquidity in the real estate market

Batdongsan.com.vn's survey shows that searches for apartments move in the same direction as price fluctuations.

Shares tread water in HCM City, investors seek promising shares

Shares tread water on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange on Monday as investors focused on companies with promising earnings prospects.

Favourable conditions in place for stronger fruit exports

The exports of fruits and vegetables brought home US$3.4 billion during the first half of 2024, surging 28 per cent year on year.

Ministry of Finance to release final draft circular on stock market upgrades

Expected in the second week of July, the draft will be published on the Ministry's and the State Securities Commission's websites. According to experts, the new regulations are both suitable and feasible.

Ministry offers two scenarios for economic growth in H2

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has provided updates for economic growth scenarios in the second half of this year, in which the Vietnamese economy could beat forecasts and expand at 7 per cent for the full year.

Around 8 per cent of Việt Nam’s population have accounts for securities trading

Domestic individual investors hold more than 7.98 million accounts for securities trading, as of the end of June, or 8 per cent of Việt Nam’s population, according to statistics from the Việt Nam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation.

Domestic gold prices remain stable against global upward trend

Throughout the last week, the price of the precious metal steadied, resulting in subdued trading.

Vietnamese rice export prices stay high in H1

The prices of Vietnamese rice increased strongly in many foreign markets in the first half of this year, according to statistics from the General Department of Việt Nam Customs.

Southeast key economic region enjoys strong growth in exports

The southeast key economic region has maintained its role as the economic engine of the country with impressive economic indicators recorded in all regional localities so far this year, especially in exports.

Consumer finance lending needs a separate law

Experts have proposed the Government issue a separate law for the consumer finance lending, entitled the Financial Consumer Protection Law, to help the sector develop healthily and sustainably.

AI tools important to achieve Việt Nam's global competitiveness

The adoption of AI applications, especially generative AI, is important for improving Việt Nam’s competitiveness in the global playing field

DPPA promotes competitive electricity market development in VN

The newly-released Government's Decree 80/2024/NĐ-CP regulates the DPPA mechanism with two options being through a private power line and the national grid via EVN

VN steel industry sees a positive growth trend

The domestic steel industry is seeing a positive growth trend, projected to increase by up to 8 per cent this year, however it is coming under pressure due to a surge in imported steel.

Ample space for Việt Nam to boost exports to the US, experts

In the first half of this year, Việt Nam exported about US$55 billion worth of goods to the US, up 26 per cent year-on-year, ranking first in terms of turnover growth, far surpassing other markets such as the EU, ASEAN and South Korea.

Market in accumulation phase as VN-Index eyes 1,300-point mark

The market received a boost from positive socio-economic data, including a GDP growth rate of 6.93 per cent in the second quarter of 2024. This backdrop has supported market sentiment and contributed to the week's gains.

Amway Vietnam launches new product line

Amway Vietnam has recently introduced its new G&H Body Care product line in HCM City.

Bình Định to develop wood processing industry

The Trade and Industry Promotion Centre of Bình Định Province is investing VNĐ3 billion in a project to promote sustainable development within the local wood processing industry.

ASEAN-China to boost industrial and supply chains

ASEAN-China have been each other's largest trading partners, with trade reaching an impressive US$911.7 billion in 2023, making ASEAN and China become the largest trading partners over past decades.