Australian PM to focus on economic co-operation during Việt Nam visit

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he would focus on strengthening economic, security and people to people co-operation between Australia and Việt Nam during his visit to Việt Nam from August 22-24 during an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) ahead of his visit.

HCM City lures $3.6 billion of FDI in seven months HCM City attracted about US$3.63 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI) capital in the first seven months of this year, marking a year-on-year increase of 15.2 per cent, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

Việt Nam needs skilled workers for digital transformation1 To transition from a natural resources-based labour intensive economy to a knowledge-based economy, VIệt Nam should acquire a high-skilled workforce that can navigate the digital transformation, experts have said.

MoIT considers safeguard measures for apparel sector under CPTPP

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is drafting a circular providing guidance for the application of safeguard measures for textile and apparel products under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Trump touts 'fantastic and big' trade deal with post-Brexit Britain President Donald Trump has again signaled his desire for close trading ties with Britain once it leaves the European Union, saying a "fantastic" deal was in the works.

Never too old to cycle

Đặng Thanh Hải has a passion that he does in his old age. That is cycling. He loves to cycle across Việt Nam. His cycling adventures have taken him up mountain passes and through strong winds.

Import duties to be eliminated for auto parts: MoF The Ministry of Finance plans to eliminate the import tax for auto materials and parts in order to support the development of the country’s automobile industry.

Trade union leader secures benefits for workers

Phạm Thị Hằng, chairwoman of Hải Phòng Economic Zone’s trade union, is well known for her initiatives to help improve benefits for labourers and make trade unions free from management interference.

Việt Nam seeks to boost agriculture and fishery exports Việt Nam will attract more foreign direct investment and boost its agricultural and fisheries exports through free trade agreements, experts have said.

Lai Châu police bust over 150 drug cases

Police in the northern mountain province of Lai Châu have busted 151 drug related cases in the first six months of this year.