Manufacturing business conditions improve in February (03/03/2023)
The Vietnamese manufacturing sector has seen a pickup in new orders, leading to higher output, employment and purchasing activity.

Vietnam’s e-commerce expected to grow further (03/03/2023)
Despite the global recession that has hit e-commerce markets in the world’s biggest economies, Vietnam appears well positioned, in contrast, and is expected to grow through this phase, according to an article published on the foreign investment consulting firm Dezan Shira & Associates’ Vietnam Briefing website.

China’s reopening stirs Southeast Asia durian export competition (03/03/2023)
Competition in exporting durian to China is rising between long-time player Thailand and newbies Vietnam and the Philippines as the world’s largest market for the fruit reopens after Covid.

Implementation of import-export policies to be streamlined: experts (03/03/2023)
In the post-pandemic recovery period, domestic businesses continue to face difficulties in implementing policies related to import-export activities, requiring prompt solutions, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Hoang Quang Phong said on March 2.

Singapore leads foreign investment in Vietnam (02/03/2023)
Singapore remained the biggest foreign investor in Vietnam among the 51 countries and territories investing in Vietnam in the first two months of 2023, with 978.4 million USD, making up nearly 31.6 per cent of the total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country, down 42.7 per cent year-on-year, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) reported.

Switzerland sees downside as FTA not yet reached (02/03/2023)
The entry into force of the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (FTA) has put Swiss exporters at a competitive disadvantage over their main EU competitors, spokesman for Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) Fabian Maienfisch told Thuc Minh.

Car sales on the decline after policy effects wear off (02/03/2023)
After hitting record sales last year thanks to incentives and high demand, Vietnam’s car consumption his showing signs of slowing.

Aeon mulls US$2 billion business expansion in Vietnam (02/03/2023)
Japanese retail giant Aeon is set to have 25 shopping malls across Vietnam by 2025, with a total investment worth US$2 billion, said Aeon Vietnam general director Iwamura Yasutsugu.

Horticultural expo draws in over 200 brands (02/03/2023)
HortEx Vietnam 2023, the fifth international exhibition and conference for horticultural and floricultural production and processing technology in Vietnam, opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 1.

Fruit, vegetable exports see high potential, tough requirements (02/03/2023)
Vietnamese vegetables and fruits are eyeing various potential markets from Asia to Europe, and from the Middle East to North America and America, in which quality requirements and standards are high, prompting domestic exporters to work harder to conquer, said experts at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on March 1.

Vietnam speeds up digitalisation in trade promotion activities (02/03/2023)
Digitalising trade promotion activities and the application of information technology are important aspects of the country’s strategy for building a digital government, digital economy, and digital society, said Vu Ba Phu, Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Vietnamese produce sold on Alibaba.com (02/03/2023)
Many Vietnamese businesses, cooperatives reported that they have earned millions of USD via selling agricultural products to international buyers on Alibaba.com.

‘Vietnam can only produce screws for car license plates’: professor (01/03/2023)
A speech by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Dang Tuat, Chairman of the Vietnam Association for Supporting Industries (VASI), has raised controversy after he reportedly stated that Vietnam can only make screws for car license plates.

Vietnam to remain important link in global supply chains: economist (01/03/2023)
Vietnam will remain an important link in global supply chains and a destination favoured by many businesses, said Tim Leelahaphan, Standard Chartered’s economist for Thailand and Vietnam, on February 28.

Cashew industry moves to boost green production, consumption (01/03/2023)
Although the cashew nut processing and exporting industry was warned of many difficulties in 2023, Vietnamese exporters still have many opportunities to boost exports if both businesses and farmers turn to green production, insiders have said.

Mexico reduces anti-dumping tax on galvanised steel imports from Vietnam (01/03/2023)
The International Trade Practices Unit (UPCI) of Mexico’s Ministry of Economy has decided to adjust the tax rate imposed on galvanised steel imports from Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Opportunities to boost export of processed foodstuff to Asia -Pacific, African markets (01/03/2023)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) hosted a conference with Vietnamese trade representative offices abroad on February 28 to discuss opportunities to promote the export of processed foodstuff to in Asia-Pacific and African markets.

Skoda cars to be sold in Vietnam from May (01/03/2023)
Skoda cars are expected to be imported from the Czech Republic and sold from May before being assembled in the country, according to sources at Skoda Vietnam.

Vietnam supports Samsung’s long-term investment plan (01/03/2023)
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on February 28 received Hark-Kyu Park, President and CFO at Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd

90 percent of supporting enterprises remain small, medium-sized ones (01/03/2023)
In the supporting industry, the country currently has about 5,000 enterprises, but nearly 90 percent of them are small and medium-sized enterprises.