Economy

Tight material supply impedes textile exports

Although the demand for Vietnamese textiles is forecast to rise steadily in the short term, firms are concerned that tight material supply will impede their export plans.

Politics & Laws

Singapore one of Việt Nam’s leading partners in the region: PM Chính

PM Chính said the visit of the Tan Chuan-Jin, which lasted from May 18 to 20, is very important, contributing to promoting the Việt Nam - Singapore Strategic Partnership to become more and more extensive and effective, especially while the two countries are looking forward to the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and 10 years of Strategic Partnership in 2023.

Economy

Cassava exports up but trade deals not capitalised on

Việt Nam exported 235,000 tonnes of cassava and cassava products worth US$105.01 million in April, up 10.8 per cent and 31.7 per cent in volume and value year-on-year, according to the General Department of Customs.

Economy

Lowering logistics costs key to competitiveness

Lowering logistics costs is key to increasing the competitiveness of Việt Nam’s export products and the whole economy.

Society

Improved gender equality vital to recovery of garment, footwear industries

Further empowering women will help improve Việt Nam's garment and footwear sectors after the COVID-19 crisis, evidence from the ILO’s flagship programme has shown.

Politics & Laws

NA Chairman Huệ welcomes Greek President

National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ met Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

Economy

PM underlines commitments to facilitate foreign businesses in roundtable with NYSE-listed firms

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính had a roundtable with CEOs from world-leading firms and investment funds listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during a visit there on May 16.

Politics & Laws

Plans in place to strengthen Greece - Việt Nam ties

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Monday emphasised the importance of enhancing relations between the two countries.

Politics & Laws

PM stressed commitment to independent, internationally integrated economy in Harvard speech

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has delivered a presentation on building an economy of independence and extensive, effective international integration in Việt Nam during his visit to the Harvard Kennedy School in Boston, US on May 14 (US time).

Politics & Laws

US-ASEAN ties to be upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November: Statement

The United States and ASEAN countries’ leaders have met for the US-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington on May 12-13. Following is the full text of the statement:

Politics & Laws

Việt Nam, Singapore Prime Ministers agree to promote high-level visits

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong have agreed to promote high-level visits and meetings and maintain bilateral cooperative mechanisms.

Politics & Laws

PM stresses sincerity, trust and responsibility for better world during presentation in Washington

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính delivered a presentation at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C on Wednesday (local time) as part of the activities of his working visit to the US, spotlighting sincerity, trust and responsibility for a better world.

Politics & Laws

Ambassador emphasises importance of ASEAN-US special summit

Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyễn Quốc Dũng has emphasised the significance of the upcoming ASEAN-US Special Summit, saying that the resolve of US President Joe Biden and ASEAN leaders to organise the summit despite uncertainties in Europe, especially the conflict in Ukraine, demonstrates the importance they attach to the relationship.