Vietnam improves competitiveness for coconut industry (24/04/2025)
In recent days, the prices of fresh coconuts and raw coconuts in the country have been on an upward trend. Fresh coconut prices increased by about 110-120%, while raw coconut prices increased by 150% compared to the same period last year. The strong fluctuations in coconut prices at the present time are considered the highest ever.
In recent days, the prices of fresh coconuts and raw coconuts in the country have been on an upward trend. Fresh coconut prices increased by about 110-120%, while raw coconut prices increased by 150% compared to the same period last year. The strong fluctuations in coconut prices at the present time are considered the highest ever.
Vietnamese firms respond to US tariff delay with proactive measures (24/04/2025)
As the United States has decided to halt the imposition of new tariffs on Vietnamese exports for 90 days, Vietnamese enterprises are seizing the opportunity to propose and implement a range of short- and long-term strategies.
As the United States has decided to halt the imposition of new tariffs on Vietnamese exports for 90 days, Vietnamese enterprises are seizing the opportunity to propose and implement a range of short- and long-term strategies.
Vietnam, US officially start bilateral economic and trade negotiations (24/04/2025)
Both negotiation leaders agreed to maintain regular exchanges at both senior and technical levels to accelerate discussions on specific negotiation topics.
Both negotiation leaders agreed to maintain regular exchanges at both senior and technical levels to accelerate discussions on specific negotiation topics.
Exporters bet on frozen durian to sate China’s craving (23/04/2025)
Frozen durian is becoming a game-changer for Vietnamese agricultural exporters, as the product faces fewer technical barriers and can reach all corners of China, the world’s largest durian market.
Frozen durian is becoming a game-changer for Vietnamese agricultural exporters, as the product faces fewer technical barriers and can reach all corners of China, the world’s largest durian market.
Vietnamese coffee brand strives to conquer global market (23/04/2025)
Vietnamese coffee, once primarily known as a major exporter, is now gaining global attention for its rich stories, with the lesser-known brand Mr. Viet striving to write the next chapter.
Vietnamese coffee, once primarily known as a major exporter, is now gaining global attention for its rich stories, with the lesser-known brand Mr. Viet striving to write the next chapter.
US farm exports to Vietnam boom (23/04/2025)
Vietnamese spent VND1.3 trillion (US$51 million) a month on fruit and vegetable imports from the U.S. in the first quarter, its fastest-growing supplier.
Vietnamese spent VND1.3 trillion (US$51 million) a month on fruit and vegetable imports from the U.S. in the first quarter, its fastest-growing supplier.
Advances required across the board within agriculture (22/04/2025)
The agricultural industry needs to focus on improving productivity and quality, reducing production costs to avoid affecting exports to the United States, while also diversifying markets and aiming to achieve export turnover of $65 billion in 2025.
The agricultural industry needs to focus on improving productivity and quality, reducing production costs to avoid affecting exports to the United States, while also diversifying markets and aiming to achieve export turnover of $65 billion in 2025.
Agricultural export markets diversify (22/04/2025)
Vietnam is stepping up efforts to boost agricultural exports as it seeks to diversify its overseas markets and deepen economic ties with key partners.
Vietnam is stepping up efforts to boost agricultural exports as it seeks to diversify its overseas markets and deepen economic ties with key partners.
Timely support could aid Vietnam’s exports (22/04/2025)
In the face of mounting trade uncertainties such as those emerging from US policy this month, Vietnamese enterprises are not powerless. With robust legal preparedness and a forward-looking strategic approach, businesses can not only weather the turbulence, but also position themselves for long-term success.
In the face of mounting trade uncertainties such as those emerging from US policy this month, Vietnamese enterprises are not powerless. With robust legal preparedness and a forward-looking strategic approach, businesses can not only weather the turbulence, but also position themselves for long-term success.
More farm produce allowed to export to China (21/04/2025)
16 types of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables have been exported to China via official channels so far.
16 types of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables have been exported to China via official channels so far.
Vietnam puts forth initiatives for sustainable and people-centered green transition (24/04/2025)
At a high-level Plenary Discussion on "Sustainable and people-centered green transition” within the framework of the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Hanoi on April 16, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made a number of specific proposals to promote the sustainable and inclusive green transition process globally.
At a high-level Plenary Discussion on "Sustainable and people-centered green transition” within the framework of the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Hanoi on April 16, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made a number of specific proposals to promote the sustainable and inclusive green transition process globally.
Investors from Europe aspire to constructive and open trade (24/04/2025)
European companies are finding ways to respond to complex global economic times. Bruno Jaspaert, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Tung Anh about his outlook for EU businesses.
European companies are finding ways to respond to complex global economic times. Bruno Jaspaert, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Tung Anh about his outlook for EU businesses.
Norway aids green maritime credentials (24/04/2025)
The maritime industry is in the journey towards green transition. Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy on how the cooperation between the two countries can support this green shift.
The maritime industry is in the journey towards green transition. Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy on how the cooperation between the two countries can support this green shift.
Green engagement rides high in Vietnam (23/04/2025)
Vietnam has taken strong action to promote green development among businesses, amid the country facing challenges in finance and technology.
Vietnam has taken strong action to promote green development among businesses, amid the country facing challenges in finance and technology.
Plenty of areas for Vietnam and Thailand to cooperate (23/04/2025)
Thai investors are stepping up operations in Vietnam through both greenfield investments and mergers and acquisitions. Praween Wirotpan, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about his insight into the footprint of Thai businesses and investors in Vietnam.
Thai investors are stepping up operations in Vietnam through both greenfield investments and mergers and acquisitions. Praween Wirotpan, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about his insight into the footprint of Thai businesses and investors in Vietnam.
Investors increase high-tech activities (23/04/2025)
Vietnam’s prioritised semiconductor and high technology industries are on the radar of foreign investors, especially those from Japan and South Korea.
Vietnam’s prioritised semiconductor and high technology industries are on the radar of foreign investors, especially those from Japan and South Korea.
VIETNAM'S CUSTOMS TARIFF SCHEDULE (22/04/2025)
Vietnam’s Party leader calls for stronger investment from Warburg Pincus (22/04/2025)
Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam has called on Warburg Pincus, a U.S.-based global private equity firm, to maintain and expand its investment in Vietnam while exploring new opportunities in sectors where U.S. firms have strengths and Vietnam has growing demand.
Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam has called on Warburg Pincus, a U.S.-based global private equity firm, to maintain and expand its investment in Vietnam while exploring new opportunities in sectors where U.S. firms have strengths and Vietnam has growing demand.
Qualcomm plans 3rd largest R&D center in Vietnam (22/04/2025)
Vietnam boasts huge offshore windpower potential (22/04/2025)
The country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) having a wind power potential of 1,068 GW.
The country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) having a wind power potential of 1,068 GW.