Mobile phone output affected as consumers tighten wallets (24/10/2023)
Television production approached 9 million, showing a 10.1 per cent growth year-on-year.

Farm produce exports to China soar to record levels (24/10/2023)
Vietnam’s agricultural exports to China, including fruits, rice, cashew, and coffee, in the first nine months of this year were worth a record US$6.2 billion.

Industrial land rents soar as foreign investors flock to Vietnam (23/10/2023)
Industrial land lease rents in the north and the south have respectively increased by 35% and 14.5% this year amid an influx of foreign investors, especially in manufacturing.

Foreign investors net sold for six consecutive months (23/10/2023)
Foreign investors’ net selling was VNĐ4.6 trillion in September, the sixth consecutive month of net selling by foreign investors on the Vietnamese stock market, according to the State Securities Commission (SSC).

Vietnam enhances positions in global value chain (23/10/2023)
The attraction of large foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows from the US and Europe, especially into industries with high added value such as manufacturing, technology and pharmaceuticals, is a positive signal about Vietnam’s economic development and international cooperation as well as the country’s efforts in improving its position on the global value chain, according to Savills Vietnam experts.

Vietnam courts Saudi investment funds to boost infrastructure (23/10/2023)
Vietnam is pursuing concessional loans from Saudi Arabian sovereign investment funds, with a focus on enhancing transportation and urban infrastructure. It aims to secure support from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and the Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Vietnamese enterprises attend MEGA Show Hong Kong (China) 2023 (23/10/2023)
About 70 Vietnamese handicraft and gift companies are exhibiting their products at the MEGA Show Hong Kong (China) 2023 which is taking place in the special administrative region from October 21-23.

Fruit, vegetable exports to top 5.5 billion USD (23/10/2023)
Fruit and vegetable exports have hit a new record and is predicted to generate over 5.5 billion USD in revenue this year.

Vietnam to sign rice trade deals with Indonesia, Philippines (23/10/2023)
Vietnam is set to sign rice export agreements with Indonesia and the Philippines, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Vietnam likely to gross 9.3 bln USD from aquatic exports (23/10/2023)
Vietnam is likely to earn 9.3 billion USD from exporting aquatic products this year, fueled by a warming market, particularly in the fourth quarter.

New FDI commitments reflect continued confidence by foreign investors in Viet Nam: WB (20/10/2023)
New foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments reflect continued confidence by foreign investors in Viet Nam’s outlook despite global uncertainties, noted the World Bank (WB).

Vietnam remains attractive investment destination for international investors (20/10/2023)
Vietnam remains an attractive investment destination for international investors, according to the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

Vietnam pledges to protect legal and legitimate rights and interests of foreign firms (20/10/2023)
Commitment made at Vietnam - Saudi Arabia Business Forum in Riyadh on October 19.

170 eligible rice exporters announced (20/10/2023)
The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Export and Import recently announced a list of 170 eligible rice exporters as of October 18.

Exports via e-commerce platforms become rising trend (20/10/2023)
The shift towards exports via e-commerce platforms is likely to continue as technology is evolving and businesses are adapting to the changing market landscape, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, heard a seminar held by the Vietnam Industry and Trade Review in Hanoi on October 19.

Enterprises urged to meet labour standards to expand international reach (20/10/2023)
Vietnamese enterprises should develop solutions to comply with international labour standards to be able to participate in global support chains and promote export sustainability, experts have said.

Vietnamese, UK firms seek cooperation opportunities (19/10/2023)
Enterprises from the United Kingdom and Việt Nam, including those from Hải Dương Province, participated in a business forum on Monday to seek cooperation opportunities.

Vietnam rice export price climbs amid thin supply (19/10/2023)
Vietnam’s rice price continues to rise as the harvest season ends, creating a shortage of supply.

Vietnamese lobsters half price as Chinese orders dwindle (19/10/2023)
Diminishing exports to China’s massive market has Vietnamese ornate rock lobsters selling for VND1-1.3 million (US$42-54) a kilogram, half the price of two months ago.

IMF maintains forecast for Vietnam’s 2023 GDP growth at 4.7% (19/10/2023)
Experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintained their forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth at 4.7% in 2023 but expressed their optimism about the medium-term prospects, with GDP growth predicted to reach 5.8% in 2024 and 6.9% in 2025.