Việt Nam’s GDP hits 10-year low in the first quarter Việt Nam’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 3.82 per cent in the first quarter of this year – the lowest growth rate in the past 10 years – which showed the tremendous impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the country’s economic activities.

Pandemic has no impact on business: An Phát Bioplastics The global spread of COVID-19 has had an insignificant impact on An Phát Bioplastics JSC’s performance in the first three months, shareholders were told on Wednesday.

Govt official reassures there will be no rice shortage

Việt Nam’s rice exports surged this year to 1.29 million tonnes worth US$602 million by mid-March, 26.5 per cent and 34.6 per cent up.

PM discusses measures to tackle saltwater intrusion with Sóc Trăng leaders

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc discussed with leaders of the Mekong Delta province of Sóc Trăng measures to tackle saltwater intrusion in the region during a teleconference on Tuesday. 

MoIT asks Government leader to continue rice exports The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on Tuesday proposed Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc to allow businesses to continue exporting rice.

Việt Nam’s cashew exports to US up in two months Việt Nam’s cashew exports to the US in the first two months of the year rose by 21 per cent in volume to 17,900 tonnes and 3.6 per cent in value to US$126.2 million year-on-year, according to the General Department of Customs.

Solar rooftop industry poised for rapid growth Technological advances, preferential credit policies and pricing incentives have set the stage for solar rooftop energy to become the next big thing in clean energy in Việt Nam, according to industry insiders.

VN increases application of trade defence instruments Việt Nam is increasing the application of trade defence instruments to protect the legitimate rights of domestic producers as the country integrates rapidly into the global economy.

Khánh Hòa’s tuna fishermen net high profits Tuna-fishing boats in the central province of Khánh Hòa are busy with the ongoing season, as a vessel can earn nearly VNĐ100 million (US$4,300) per trip.

Việt Nam jumps 23 places in economic freedom index

Việt Nam jumped 23 places from last year to reach 58.8 points, ranking 105th place in the economic freedom index this year.