Indices rise, but on track for a weekly loss

Benchmark indices settled higher on the last trading day of the week as some investors snapped up bargains after recent heavy losses. However, they were set for a weekly loss. 

Việt Nam pilots export of passion fruits to China

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has agreed to pilot the import of Vietnamese passion fruit from July, making it the 10th Vietnamese fruit to be allowed to enter the Chinese market. 

Việt Nam records lobster export growth in H1

Việt Nam saw a record 30-fold growth in lobster exports to reach a total of US$130 million in the first half of the year, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Industrial production up 8.48 per cent in H1

The IIP in the second quarter also saw a positive increase of 9.87 per cent year-on-year as many industrial firms have resumed and recovered their business activities, the GSO said. 

Tra fish exports expected to beat target

The Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (Vasep) was optimistic about the tra fish export this year with the strong recovery of demand of import markets.

Shares bounce back, liquidity drops

Shares bounced back on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange but liquidity dropped, showing persistent investor caution about the market outlook.

Trade, investment between Việt Nam and UK expand steadily in all sectors

The trade and investment relationship between Việt Nam and the UK has grown significantly a year after the UK-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) came into effect. Việt Nam News spoke to Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam Kenneth Atkinson about the effectiveness of the trade deal as well as opportunities for further cooperation between the two countries.

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