Enterprises in industrial parks urged to use hi-tech equipment Enterprises in export processing zones (EPZs) and industrial parks (IPs) should use high technologies to better manage manufacturing processes and improve commodity quality, speakers said yesterday (July 30) at a meeting in HCM City.

AEON tells Vietnamese firms seeking to increase exports to Japan to up their game

Vietnamese exporters must make highly competitive products if they want them to be distributed in Japan through the network of AEON group, experts told a meeting in HCM City yesterday (July 22).

Seminar talks up Malaysia as big export market for Việt Nam

Malaysia could become one of the biggest export markets in ASEAN for Việt Nam, especially in the post-pandemic period, a city official said at a meeting in HCM City on July 16.

Enterprises need legal counsel on 'force majeure' during COVID-19 Enterprises should carefully study the “force majeure” clauses in contracts and consult experts in assessing their rights and obligations pertaining to the clauses to resolve any disputes on contract performance obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have said.

Manufacturers urged to take advantage of online platforms to reach global buyers

Vietnamese manufacturers must enhance their online platforms to increase their adaptability to disruptions and gain access to buyers in both traditional and new markets amid the COVID-19 pandemic, speakers told an online meeting in HCM City on Tuesday (June 9).

Việt Nam urged to tap global supply chain for halal products

As global supply chains for Halal products have been disrupted by the pandemic, Vietnamese companies have been urged to further tap the halal market which has export value of US$34 billion a year, experts said at an online seminar on Tuesday.

Businesses to focus on brand building via online channels Vietnamese businesses need to focus on brand building and usage of online channels rather than cheap prices, experts said at a conference in HCM City yesterday.

HCM City holds dialogue with construction companies The renovation status of old apartment buildings and hurdles to obtaining construction permits were among the top concerns of the construction sector at a dialogue held with HCM City authorities on Thursday (October 31).

Remittances to HCM City by overseas Vietnamese top US$3.8 billion Remittances to HCM City by overseas Vietnamese in the first nine months of this year were worth at US$3.8 billion, a 7 per cent increase year-on-year, according to figures from the State Bank of Việt Nam’s city branch.

Việt Nam needs to target halal markets Việt Nam has missed out on US$23.6 billion in exports to halal markets, according to experts who spoke at a seminar on standards needed for Halal certification.