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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.

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.

Given global economic difficulties and high interest rates, consumers will not be really strong in their spending decisions, and global seafood consumption demand is unlikely to increase sharply, according to VASEP.

SBV's focus will be directed on effectively implementing plans to handle weak credit institutions and restructure specially controlled commercial banks under the direction of competent authorities.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) of Việt Nam and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday launched the first-ever study on women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Việt Nam.

Foreign investors were still net buyers on the southern exchange.

Tiền Giang, the country’s largest fruit producer, has identified dragon fruit as one of its specialty fruits for its competitive advantages and high export value.

It is time to fully exploit the domestic market and consider it the focal point to balance the country’s export-oriented economic policies and strengthen the economy's internal capabilities, according to experts.

Consumer activities and shopping are back in full swing, as indicated by the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade. December 2023 witnessed vibrant service trade activities, driven by preparations for major year-end holidays and the arrival of the new year in 2024.

Growth is expected to slow by about 10 - 12 per cent compared to the last quarters of 2023.

Due to conflicts in the Red Sea area since the end of last year, shipping companies have had to change routes, not going through the Suez Canal but having to go around the Cape of Good Hope, extending ship journeys by 10 - 14 days compared to before.

As a landlocked country, Switzerland has to import almost all of its seafood. Việt Nam is the fourth largest seafood provider for Switzerland, after Norway, France and the Netherlands.

The Ministry of Finance highlighted the need for a robust disbursement of public investment capital in 2024, requiring a serious and resolute approach to promote disbursement according to government regulations.

Foreign investors also continued to pour capital into the southern bourse.

Its profit before tax increased 22 per cent year-on-year in the last quarter of 2023, giving the bank positive momentum moving into 2024.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính addressed the Việt Nam – Romania Business Forum co-organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Vietnamese Embassy in Romania and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania.

Its average profit after tax reaches VNĐ6.7 trillion, while the average annual State budget contribution reaches VNĐ5.4 trillion and the total investment disbursement is VNĐ36.3 trillion for the whole period by 2025, according to the SCIC plan.

On Monday, a distinguished delegation representing Talanx Group and its German subsidiary HDI Global SE (HDI) conducts a significant visit for collaborative discussions with Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) and PVI Joint Stock Company (PVI Holdings).