Foreign businesses increasingly seek export sources in Vietnam (25/04/2024)
On April 24, the 2024 International Sourcing Exhibition drew the participation of over 400 suppliers from Vietnam and across Asia.

Vietnamese ore and mineral exports see upswing in Q1 (25/04/2024)
Vietnam exported more than 740,908 tonnes of ores and minerals worth more than US$61 million during the first quarter of the year, representing a rise of 5.4% in volume and 71% in turnover against the same period from last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam has a trade deficit of over US$17 billion with China (25/04/2024)
According to the latest statistics of the General Department of Customs, the import-export turnover between Vietnam and China in March reached US$ 16.32 billion, including Vietnam’s exports achieved US$5.15 billion, imports reached US$11.17 billion.

East Asia funding a nucleus for Vietnam’s attraction (25/04/2024)
In recent years, East Asian countries have become significant investors in Vietnam. This dynamic shift can be attributed to various factors, including Vietnam’s strategic location within the region, its growing consumer market, and its ongoing economic and policy reforms.

Standard Chartered lowers Vietnam’s 2024 growth forecast to 6% (25/04/2024)
UK bank Standard Chartered has revised its growth forecast for Vietnam in 2024 from 6.7% to 6%, citing slower-than-expected growth in the first quarter and challenges from global trade.

Vietnam Struggles to Attract High-Tech FDI (25/04/2024)
Despite being viewed as having a rare opportunity to attract high-quality FDI capital in the high-tech sector, spurred by the global supply chain shift, Vietnam has thus far struggled to entice “eagle” FDI enterprises into its market.


Apple keen on boosting investment in Vietnam: CEO Tim Cook (24/04/2024)
U.S. tech giant Apple will further promote its cooperation and investment activities in Vietnam and spend more on component suppliers in the country in the coming time, Apple CEO Tim Cook affirmed recently.

Vietnam an attractive destination for electronics, semiconductor investors: Official (24/04/2024)
Vietnam has strong infrastructure and research and development incentives as well as a skilled workforce, making it an attractive for “eagles” worldwide in the electronics and semiconductor industry, according to Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong.

Vietnamese rice prices on the hike (24/04/2024)
The prices of Vietnamese paddy and rice continued to increase last week, according to the the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).

High coffee prices result in difficulties for the industry (24/04/2024)
The price of coffee continues increasing from October 2023 while paradoxically, high prices cause the Vietnamese coffee industry to face many difficulties and challenges.

Vietnamese tuna exports surge in Q1 (24/04/2024)
Vietnam raked in over US$200 million from exporting tuna to 86 markets worldwide during the first quarter of the year, representing a rise of 19% against the same period from last year, according to figures given by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

More efforts needed to maintain export growth to China: Insiders (23/04/2024)
Exporters should further strengthen trade connections and improve the quality of their goods to sustain export growth to China as this is no longer a "lenient" market, said insiders.

Pangasius exports to UAE surge by 67% in Q1 (23/04/2024)
Vietnamese Tra fish (pangasius) exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market during the first quarter of the year surged by 67% to more than US$7 million against the same period from last year, according to data compiled by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.


Optimizing Vietnam's Public Investment Strategy: A Paradigm Shift Towards Fiscal Integrity (23/04/2024)
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai's recent decision to adjust Vietnam's medium-term public investment plan underscores a strategic pivot towards fiscal integrity and optimized resource allocation, while concurrently fortifying mechanisms to combat corruption and ensure transparent governance.

Nvidia delegation to explore opportunities in Vietnam (23/04/2024)
Leaders of Nvidia, one of the world’s top chip manufacturers, will visit Vietnam from April 22 to 26 to explore investment opportunities in the semiconductor industry.

FDI flow into garment and textile sector bounces back (23/04/2024)
The flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Vietnamese garment and textile sector has rebounded thanks to the country’s sound investment climate and abundant workforce as well as its open economy, according to insiders.

Vietnam, Australia hold ample cooperation potential (22/04/2024)
Member of the Australian House of Representatives Kevin Hogan pointed to the elevation of Vietnam-Australia ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the visit, describing it as a foundation for the two nations to further develop cooperation, especially in the fields of trade, investment, education and tourism.

Localities get ready for fourth FDI boom (22/04/2024)
As the year 2024 is expected to witness the start of the fourth wave of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam, localities nationwide are getting ready to absorb foreign capital flows.