Foreign investors are interested in Vietnam (24/04/2023)
3 foreign investors have pledged to invest in and expand investment in Vietnam this year with a total investment capital of 3.7 billion USD. The pledge was made at a meeting between the Prime Minister and FDI businesses on Saturday,

Samsung expected to become talent nurturing centre in Vietnam: Deputy PM (21/04/2023)
The Samsung Group’s effective operations have made important contributions to Vietnam’s electronic industry and trade relations, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said at a ceremony on April 20.

VIMC plans to establish transport company and divest stake in three units (21/04/2023)
The country’s shipping giant Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) plans to establish a new transportation company and divest its stake in three units.

Impact investing – A catalyst towards new growth in Vietnam (21/04/2023)
Innovation and impact investing will help Vietnam ensure balanced socio-economic development, as well as sustainable development, heard a workshop in Hanoi on April 20.

Vietnam seeks to retain FDI firms if global minimum tax is in effect (21/04/2023)
Vietnam is looking for solutions to retain foreign investment firms, especially giants such as Samsung, Apple, and Foxconn, in the event that the global minimum tax is applied in the country.

More private capital required for VN seaports (21/04/2023)
A downturn in exports may prompt the private sector to reevaluate its investment plans in the nation’s seaports, which are estimated to require over $13 billion by 2030.

Vietnamese high-quality rice promoted in Hong Kong (21/04/2023)
A conference was held in Hong Kong (China) on April 19 to tighten relations between rice businesses from Vietnam and Hong Kong as well as promote Vietnamese high-quality rice in the market.

Vietnam reaps over $10M from banana exports to Japan, South Korea (21/04/2023)
Vietnamese fresh and dried banana exports to Japan and South Korea hit $6.6 million and $4.1 million respectively last year, accounting for 0.6% and 1.3% of the countries’ market shares.

Less than 300 brands of Vietnam registered for protection overseas (21/04/2023)
Less than 300 brands of Vietnam have been registered for the protection of their intellectual property rights and brand development overseas.

PM Chinh asks US to open market for Vietnamese produce (20/04/2023)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked the U.S. to open its market further to Vietnamese agricultural products as he met with visiting Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack Wednesday.

Coffee export volume high but export price low (20/04/2023)
Vietnam ranks first in terms of coffee cultivation yield in the world and ranks second in export market share. But its export price is the lowest.

Ample room for Vietnam to boost exports to Japan, RoK (20/04/2023)
A workshop discussing measures to promote trade links between Vietnam and Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held by the Centre of International Integration Support and the Investment & Trade Promotion Centre of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC) on April 19 in the city.

Philippines - biggest importer of Vietnamese rice in Q1 (20/04/2023)
The Philippines spent more than 450 million USD importing some 900,000 tonnes of Vietnamese rice in the first quarter of this year, and more orders are expected to be placed in the time ahead.

Việt Nam needs supports for foreign businesses when applying global minimum tax (20/04/2023)
The State should consider support for businesses to limit the negative impact of imposing the global minimum tax on investment attraction in Việt Nam, said Đặng Ngọc Minh, Deputy Director of the General Department of Taxation.

Global minimum tax will hurt Vietnam investment: Samsung (20/04/2023)
The proposed global minimum tax would weaken the international business environment in Vietnam by eliminating preferential tax policies for foreign direct investment (FDI), said Samsung Vietnam CEO Choi Joo Ho.

More private capital required for seaports (20/04/2023)
A downturn in exports may prompt the private sector to reevaluate its investment plans in the nation’s seaports, which are estimated to require over $13 billion by 2030.

Japanese investors weigh up options (20/04/2023)
Although Japanese manufacturers may be planning to cut production abroad over the next few years, some groups are being encouraged to increase focus on the Global South to increase security and take advantage of new business environments.

Vietnam foresees opportunity to boost coffee exports (19/04/2023)
The robusta coffee market is bustling again with the comeback of two big producers – Brazil and Indonesia. However, the supply prospects of the two countries are giving an opportunity to Vietnam to boost exports and cement its top position.

Rules paradox hinders plans for EU exports (19/04/2023)
Though the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will remove import tariffs for many export items into the EU, costs for access to this market are set to increase in addition to strict rules of origin.

Diversifying material sources opens door to sustainable supply chain (19/04/2023)
Diversifying sources of materials and stepping up digital transformation have been regarded as the key to the building of a smart, sustainable supply chain in the garment-textile sector, insiders said.