Vietnamese economy resilient to external shocks: WB While Việt Nam remained significantly exposed to the COVID-19 outbreak and ongoing turbulence in global financial markets, its economy remained resilient to external shocks in the first few months of 2020, according to the World Bank (WB).

Việt Nam, Senegal look to sign extra deals to boost trade, investment

Việt Nam and Senegal will complete the necessary legal steps to ink a number of agreements to boost bilateral trade and investment.

Experts optimistic about industrial property prospects Experts are optimistic about industrial property development prospects in Việt Nam, given the country’s rapid integration and improving investment climate.

Demand for packaging paper expected to grow strongly The demand for packaging paper is expected to grow 14-18 per cent per year in the next five to ten years, said the Việt Nam Pulp and Paper Association.

PM requests stable production activities

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has requested sectors and businesses to make sure production activities continue as normal, despite the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2.

Logistics industry problems persist: conference The logistics industry in Việt Nam, especially HCM City, continues to faces challenges like red tape and traffic congestion near border gates despite progress made in facilitating trade, Đinh Ngọc Thắng, head of the city Department of Customs, told a conference on February 28.

Epidemic only a short-term dampener, VN story remains intact: survey Though Việt Nam’s economy will suffer in the short term from the new coronavirus epidemic, the country’s drive to integrate into the global economy will continue to create plenty of new opportunities for trade and investment in the long run, experts have said.  

FDI in Việt Nam expected to surge after the epidemic As a major foreign investment hub, China is hit hard by the new strain of coronavirus, now known as Covid-19, but this also provides an opportunity for other countries to accelerate efforts to attract new foreign investment, especially investments in China which may seek other destinations.

PM tells sugar firms it's time to sink or swim At the Cabinet meeting in Hà Nội, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported that the sugar and sugarcane industry are suffering numerous difficulties. 

Việt Nam plays its role as President of ASEAN Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Quốc Khánh talks to Vietnam News Agency on the role of the High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration