Disbursed public investment in July increased at the highest rate in five years The disbursement of public investment sourced from the State budget in July increased to its highest rate in the past four years.

Vietnamese economy posts a positive growth with exports in Q1, says MPI The Vietnamese economy still posted a positive growth with exports and social welfare ensured, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng has said.

Legal framework being improved to implement EVFTA1

Tax policies are being specified while customs procedures simplified to improve the legal framework to facilitate the European Union – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) enforcement.

Barcodes indispensable in global e-commerce

The use of barcodes is an indispensable condition and a challenge when participating in global e-commerce.

Việt Nam needs to implement synchronous business environment reform

Việt Nam has gained success in reforming business conditions over the past seven years. However, the nation has not reached its target at being one of the top four ASEAN business environments. Phan Đức Hiếu, deputy head of the Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM), speaks to Vietnam News Agency about those issues.

MoIT plans sustainable development of national brand

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Đỗ Thắng Hải speaks to local media about the Việt Nam National Brand (Vietnam Value) Programme for 2020-30 on the occasion of Việt Nam Brand Day (April 20)

Ministry warns about impersonation of national branding programme The Ministry of Industry and Trade has warned about the impersonation of the Việt Nam national branding programme for the purpose of fraud.

Transport ministry asked to explain North-South Expressway delay

Thanh Niên (Young People) newspaper on February 11 reported that the land clearance progress of the expressway’s eastern section had been delayed.

VN acts to improve labour productivity Labour productivity is a decisive factor for the economy’s and every enterprise’s competitiveness and Việt Nam's is modest compared to other countries in ASEAN.

Finance ministry acts to improve business climate The Ministry of Finance plans to hasten tax and customs administrative reforms this year to improve the business climate.