Việt Nam News

A trade promotion event between Việt Nam - Republic of Korea (RoK) which aims to strengthen economic ties and cultural exchanges between the two countries is under way in Hải Phòng City.

Sóc Trăng Province will study to establish the Trần Đề coastal economic zone along Trần Đề estuary and the coastal area of ​​Sóc Trăng Province by the year 2030.

During the first half of 2023 exports from the Czech Republic to Việt Nam increased by 48 per cent while Vietnamese imports expanded by 7 per cent compared to the previous period.

A series of consultancy presentations from Amazon experts are being offered at the Vietnam - ASEAN International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair 2023 (VIFA ASEAN 2023), which is being held in HCM City.

Compared to the same period last year, the processing and manufacturing industry increased by 3.5 per cent; electricity production and distribution increased by 3.7 per cent; and water supply, management and treatment of waste and wastewater increased by 1.8 per cent, while the mining industry decreased by 6.2 per cent.

Vietnamese textile firms showcase their competitive products at a Canadian trade fair, despite not fully leveraging the benefits of the CPTPP free trade agreement. As the $10 billion Canadian market seeks reliable Vietnamese suppliers, there is a need for more support to connect firms and increase order signings.

The week features 94 booths of localities and businesses from the two countries, including over 60 of Việt Nam and 30 of the RoK.

A number of businesses in HCM City, particularly those operating in the real estate sector, are facing significant tax debts due to financial constraints and liquidity issues.

Việt Nam’s FPT technology giant was honoured in two major catergories “Typical CSR enterprise of Vietnam and the “Most impressive community activities globally” in the 15th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards.

The total trade value in the period posted a year-over-year decrease of 13.1 per cent to $435.23 billion.

The Việt Nam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which went into effect on August 1, 2020, has brought Việt Nam-EU economic partnership to the next level while establishing a solid foundation for future economic and investment collaboration.

Many Vietnamese micro, small and medium enterprises have not prioritised the transition to green development due to many limitations such as human resources and access to capital, according to experts.

Based on  fluctuations in the construction material market in the first half of this year, the Ministry of Construction forecasts that the price of construction sand and stone in the third quarter of 2023 will continue to increase when major traffic projects have started simultaneously across the country from the beginning of the year.

Lower interest rate environment and policies to remove difficulties and boost the economy will be drivers for the stock market in the last months of the year.

CBAM has been approved and officially takes effect on May 17 this year. CBAM will begin a three-year transition period from October 1 this year.

Việt Nam's Industrial Production Index (IIP) for August increased by 2.9 per cent compared to the previous month and by 2.6 per cent compared to the same period last year. In the first eight months of 2023, the Southeast Asian country's IPP decreased by 0.4 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO).

Việt Nam's stock market extended gains on Wednesday on the back of banking and seafood shares.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which has enabled more than 233,000 members and 536,000 students in 178 countries develop successful careers in accounting and business. ACCA has been working in Việt Nam for many years. Its chief executive, Helen Brand, OBE, talks about the country’s accounting and auditing industry and ACCA’s plans in the country.