Experts suggest measures to lure investment in VN securities market (19/12/2023)
World Bank (WB) experts have suggested several things that Vietnam should do to attract foreign investment in the stock market at the recent Inter-Agency Seminar on Unlocking the Potential of Vietnam’s Capital Markets.

Vietnam aims for expansive ICD system (19/12/2023)
The country is making strong efforts to develop an expansive inland container depots (ICDs) system to empower the local logistics sector.

Vietnamese fruits struggle with higher standards (19/12/2023)
In light of the recent incident involving the destruction of two shipments of Vietnamese durians and peppers by the Japanese authorities, the vulnerability of Vietnamese agricultural exporters remains a pressing concern.

Over 20 firms recognised as “Vietnam Rubber” brands (19/12/2023)
As many as 21 Vietnamese rubber enterprises have been branded with the trademark “Vietnam Rubber”, which was registered for the protection of intellectual property in China, India, Taiwan (China), Laos and Cambodia.

Vietnam cooperate on rice exports with Thailand and Philippines (19/12/2023)
Vietnam has agreed with Thailand as well as the Philippines to strengthen rice export cooperation to ensure regional and global food security.

Vietnam emerges as largest shrimp supplier to RoK market (19/12/2023)
Vietnam has become the largest supplier of all kinds of shrimp to the Republic of Korea during the past 10 months, with turnover reaching US$295.38 million, down 20% against the same period from last year, according to the International Trade Center.

USD Declines: Signs of Foreign Capital Returning to Vietnamese Stocks? (18/12/2023)
The USD index has experienced a significant drop of nearly 3.5% since its peak in early October, reaching its lowest level since the end of August.

Why is Vietnam a ‘safe shelter’ amid global uncertainties? (18/12/2023)
While the global economy is on the verge of facing a crisis, Vietnam continues to be evaluated as having a promising growth outlook. That is why Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Vietnam is a safe destination for foreign investors amid global uncertainties.

Japanese semiconductor firms considering investment in Vietnam (18/12/2023)
Japanese financial services firm SBI Holdings considers Vietnam an attractive investment destination for semiconductor manufacturing.

Funding falls 65 per cent for Southeast Asian tech startups (18/12/2023)
Total funding into Southeast Asian tech startups dropped 65 per cent to $4.3 billion in 2023, compared with $12.4 billion in 2022.

Indian authority receives request for anti-dumping probe on tempered glass from Vietnam (18/12/2023)
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies of India (DGTR) has received a request for anti-dumping investigation on textured tempered coated and uncoated glass products originating or imported from Vietnam, reported the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).

Tra fish export value to down 25% (18/12/2023)
Vietnam anticipates its tra fish export value to reach $1.8 billion this year, marking a 25% decrease from last year’s figures, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien.

Vietnamese textile-garment sector logs record number of export markets (18/12/2023)
Vietnam’s textile and garment products have been exported to 104 countries and territories this year – a record number, said Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) Vu Duc Giang.

Business-networking event promotes Vietnam-Senegal trade ties (18/12/2023)
A hybrid Vietnam-Senegal business-networking event was held in Dakar on December 14, gathering representatives of the Senegalese Ministry of Commerce and about 50 firms from both countries.

Vietnam’s real estate market sees remarkable surge in M&A deal values (15/12/2023)
Vietnam’s real estate market has continuously attracted many investors thanks to the political stability and investment incentive policies and witnessed a rising number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals.

HCM City calls on Japanese businesses to invest in 15 industries (15/12/2023)
Deputy Director of the HCM City Department of Planning and Investment Pham Trung Kien called on Japanese businesses to invest in 15 industries in which the city is striving to attract investment.

Setting benchmarks for sustainability (15/12/2023)
Today, Vietnam boasts one of the world’s most rapidly growing consumer economies. However, this growth has also ushered in a substantial waste problem. A case in point is the extensive use of single-use plastics across all sectors of the economy, resulting in an annual disposal of an estimated 3.1 million metric tonnes locally.

ADB projects Vietnam’s 2024 GDP growth at 6% (15/12/2023)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product at 6% for 2024, according to the Asian Development Outlook released on December 13.

Singapore F&B expo to help popularise Vietnam’s brands: Official (15/12/2023)
Joining the FHA-Food & Beverage expo – a leading food and beverage trade event in Asia that will take place in Singapore on April 23-26 - will provide an opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to popularise their brands and expand their markets, heard a press conference in Ho Chi Minh City on December 13.

Việt Nam, Canada vow to boost comprehensive partnership (15/12/2023)
Việt Nam wishes to promote its comprehensive partnership with Canada in an effective and substantive manner, towards a higher level, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn told visiting Canadian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs David Morrison in Hà Nội on Thursday.