Talking growth

Although Vietnam's economy bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic, external and internal challenges could impact future growth. Experts and analysts gathered at a forum in Hà Nội, held by Fitch Ratings and The Asset, to discuss the prospects and pitfalls facing the country.

Markets edge higher as investors bet on real estate

Real estate was the next sector behind the market pickup as it saw lots of green on the screen. Major gainers included the trio stocks of the Vin family - Vinhomes (VHM), Vincom (VRE), Vingroup (VIC)- which climbed by 2.35 per ent, 1.5 per cent, and 1.31 per cent, respectively. 

Việt Nam’s agriculture redefines boundaries

Agriculture has long been the backbone of Việt Nam’s economy for a number of comparative advantages like cultivation land, forest cover, sea territories, tropical climate, available and cost effective labour

Informal expenses for customs clearance decline

Each company has to spend about 14.9 hours to complete a cross-border trade transaction and incur direct costs of around VNĐ3.8 million (US$165) for logistics services, according to the 2022 Administrative Procedure Compliance Costs Index (APCI) report.

High quality products with clear origins attract consumers

Acting director of Hà Nội Department of Industry and Trade Trần Thị Phương Lan said the consumers in the capital as well as nationwide prefer specialty products with clear origins, brand, geographical indication, good quality, so they are willing to accept higher prices than similar products in the market.

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