Economic restoration needs 'wartime' policy effort

The Government’s new growth target of 4 per cent this year, though ambitious, could still be achieved if policy implementation is organised well.

Footwear sector to improve supply chain to take advantage of EVFTA

Việt Nam’s leather and footwear industry should improve its supply chain performance to take advantage of the milestone trade deal that Việt Nam has signed with the EU and to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 crisis, speakers said on Tuesday at an international footwear conference.

Agriculture ministry bullish on export targets despite pandemic

Though export turnover in the first half decreased, the ministry is still determined to reach the target of total export turnover of $41 billion for 2020.

Construction materials industry faces challenges

Thái Duy Sâm, vice chairman of Việt Nam Building Material Association speaks with Kinh tế & Đô thị (Economics & Urban Affairs) newspaper about challenges and shortcomings in production technology and environmental protection for the construction material industry

Local farming production needs reforms for higher export value If Vietnamese enterprises do not meet certain requirements, they will struggle to export local farming and food products.

Vietnamese workers need upskilling to deal with post-covid depression: report A global economic recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic might put Việt Nam’s economy at stake due to its strong dependence on partner countries and the international trade environment, according to a rapid assessment report issued by the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in collaboration with the Australian Aid and Logistic Vocational Training Advisory Board (LIRC) in June. 

Customs enhances supports for enterprises The General Department of Customs will promote further administrative reforms relating to tax and customs to help import/export businesses during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hà Nội Gift Show 2020 to open in October The annual Hà Nội Gift Show 2020, an international fair for gifts and handicrafts, is scheduled to take place from October 15-18.

Vinatex predicts 50% drop in profit before tax this year Việt Nam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), stock code VGT, predicts its consolidated profit before tax this year to reduce by a half to VNĐ382 billion (US$16.5 million) year on year due to negative impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam's rice export price stands at lowest level over past two months

Higher rice supplies in the domestic market has made the export price of Việt Nam's broken rice drop to US$450 per tonne on June 19, the lowest level in the past two months.