Indonesia considers extending global safeguard duties on imported garment products (13/11/2024)
The Indonesian Trade Safeguard Committee (KPPI) is investigating the possibility of extending its safeguard tariffs on a range of imported textile products, including clothing and accessories, that may impact Vietnamese exports into this market.

Protectionism still a barrier for Vietnam’s exports (13/11/2024)
Vietnam has faced 268 trade defence investigations, with more than half coming from Asia, Africa and Oceania, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Garment makers pin hopes on coming year-end shopping season (13/11/2024)
Despite ongoing challenges, Vietnamese garment makers are optimistic about the coming year-end shopping season, seeing it as an opportunity to meet the export earnings target this year.

Geopolitical ramifications for Vietnam’s FDI attraction (13/11/2024)
Vietnam remains optimistic about attracting more foreign investment. Phan Huu Thang, former director of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, shared insights with VIR’s Kim Oanh on how global political and economic factors, as well as domestic conditions, will impact capital attraction.

Localities sprint to reach FDI targets (13/11/2024)
Many localities are racing to more foreign capital to reach their goals and contribute to the country’s target for the whole year.

Foreign investors expand capacity in Vietnam for testing and packaging chips (13/11/2024)
Vietnam is expected to have by 2032 an 8-9 per cent share of global capacity in chip assembling, testing and packaging (ATP), from just 1 per cent in 2022.

Switzerland pledges assistance to Ho Chi Minh City in sustainable development (12/11/2024)
Vo Van Hoan, vice chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, received a delegation of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the World Bank (WB) on November 11, seeking ways to promote Ho Chi Minh City's sustainable development based on green growth.

Ample room for Vietnam and Peru to boost trade ties (12/11/2024)
Despite several challenges, including global economic volatility, market competition and geographical distance, both Vietnam and Peru have plenty of opportunity to increase their trade by leveraging incentives from free trade agreements and cooperation mechanisms.

Chilean businesses encouraged to invest in Vietnam (12/11/2024)
State President Luong Cuong met with prominent business executives from the Promotion Society Fabril (SOFOFA) in Santiago de Chile on November 11, as part of his official visit to Chile starting on November 9.

Vietnam aims to increase market share in Africa (12/11/2024)
Although Vietnam’s rice exports have traditionally focused on Asian markets, experts have advised businesses to pay more attention to Africa which has emerged as a key potential market.

Vietnam keen to take friendship and all-around cooperation with Peru to new heights (12/11/2024)
After concluding his activities in the Republic of Chile, President Luong Cuong and his delegation began an official visit to the Republic of Peru and attend the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Lima from November 12 to November 16 at the invitation of Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra.

Vietnam's coffee exports reach record high in 2024 (12/11/2024)
During the first 10 months of 2024, the value surged by 40.1% and exceeded the $4.18 billion figure recorded in 2023.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Moc Bai Express Construction Investment project (phase 1) (11/11/2024)
The investment policy of the Ho Chi Minh City – Moc Bai Express Construction Investment project (phase 1) through public-private partnership (PPP) mode (BOT Contract) was approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 760/QD-TTg dated Aug 02, 2024.

Vietnam welcomes more semiconductor enterprises (11/11/2024)
Vietnam has positioned the semiconductor industry as a core driver for strengthening its digital economy and advancing cutting-edge technology.

Developers pinpoint energy dealmaking (11/11/2024)
More investors from overseas are looking to strike deals with local partners to achieve sustainable development goals.

Quality must come first in chip mission (11/11/2024)
Companies involved in Vietnam’s promising semiconductor manufacturing industry have described how they are going about business and outlined what else must be done for them, and the country, to succeed.

Vietnamese President’s Chile visit to enhance bilateral trade links (11/11/2024)
The official visit to Chile by President Luong Cuong is set to open up plenty of fresh opportunities to build trade ties between the two nations, especially as bilateral links have significantly progressed over recent times.

Bright prospects ahead for footwear exports to Chilean market (11/11/2024)
As members of two free trade agreements (FTA), there remains ample room ahead for both Vietnam and Chile to increase the trade turnover, including footwear products, according to insiders.

Pangasius exports to Canada see 10% over 10 months (11/11/2024)
Despite a fall in the first half of October, Vietnamese pangasius exports to the Canadian market from January 1 to October 15 rose by 10% year on year to reach US$32 million, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Foxconn subsidiary seeks $80 million Vietnam investment for integrated circuits (08/11/2024)
Taiwanese giant Foxconn's subsidiary Shunsin is seeking a permit to invest $80 million in northern Vietnam to produce integrated circuits, according to a document from Vietnam's environment ministry.