Ministry aims to secure stable electricity supply for 870,000 households in rural, mountainous, island areas The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has announced ambitious plans to ensure 870,000 households in rural, mountainous and island areas have a stable electricity connection by 2025.

HCM City sets high growth targets for industrial production, retail, exports HCM City targets 5 per cent industrial growth in 2021 and its four key sectors growing by at least 6.7 per cent, according to its Department of Industry and Trade.

EVFTA brings first success, promomising more fruits Since its entry into force on August 1,  the European Union (EU) – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreemet (EVFTA) has brought first success, reflected by the strong growth of Việt Nam’s exports to the EU in recent months and opened significant opportuities for the sustainable development in the bilateral trade.

Việt Nam to develop exports through foreign retail systems Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Đỗ Thắng Hải has called the export of local goods through the distribution network of foreign retail groups an efficient and sustainable export channel.

MoIT seeks ideas for national energy master plan The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is collecting opinions on the draft National Energy Master Plan for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050 to ensure national energy security.

VN encounters increasing trade defence lawsuits as exports expand Việt Nam is facing an increasing risk of trade defence lawsuits as exports expand after the country's active  international integration and participation in free trade agreements (FTAs).

Local firms have advantages to promote trade with Eurasia region Vietnamese enterprises have the opportunity to promote trade with countries in the Eurasian region, taking advantage of reduced tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Local food producers urged to keep abreast of new consumption trends There has been a surge in demand for healthy foods or immune-boosting, natural, and organic products globally, including Việt Nam, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and even post-pandemic, delegates told the Vietnam Food Forum in HCM City yesterday.

Energy connection important pillar for ASEAN’s sustainable development: official Energy connection between ASEAN member countries is an important pillar that needs to be strengthened to ensure energy security for the strong and sustainable development of the ASEAN Community, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Đặng Hoàng An has said.

US - Việt Nam trade grows strong over 25 years Trade between Việt Nam and the US has seen impressive growth over the last 25 years, with more and more American businesses being interested in partnering with their Vietnamese counterparts and investing in the country.