Hanoi strengthens export competitiveness and trade protection measures
Hanoi will work with the Ministry of Industry and Trade to ensure that businesses and manufacturers are ready for new challenges.
18:45, 2024/11/28
Vietnam, Hesse (Germany) promote high-tech cooperation
Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Hesse has reached around EUR1 billion (US$1.05 billion) annually, accounting for one-tenth of total trade between Vietnam and Germany.
15:34, 2024/11/27
Big discounts on offer at Hanoi's November Promotion Festival
The event is part of the Hanoi Concentrated Promotion Program 2024, held in May, July, and November, attracting up to 2,000 businesses.
17:23, 2024/11/26
Hanoi unveils 150 most popular Vietnamese products and services for 2024
The "Most Popular Vietnamese Products" voting program is part of the city's broader efforts to encourage the consumption of local goods.
01:29, 2018/06/28
Grab defends expansion proposal in face of rejection
After the Ministry of Transport (MoT) rejected the expansion plan of Grab Vietnam, the ride-hailing firm released a statement stating its application GrabTaxi is licensed to operate nationwide in conformity with the regulation on e-commerce.
19:45, 2018/06/27
Vietnam, EU conclude discussions on investment agreement
Vietnam and the EU have concluded discussions on the Investment Protection Agreement (IPA), according to an announcement released on the website of the European Council (EC).
19:47, 2018/06/26
EVFTA has legal review completed
Vietnam and the European Union (EU) have finished the legal review process for their free trade agreement (FTA).
00:32, 2018/06/26
FLC inks US$5.6-billion contract with Boeing
Vietnamese conglomerate FLC Group has reached an agreement with Boeing to purchase 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for its Bamboo Airways in a contract worth US$5.6 billion at current list prices, according to the group.
18:43, 2018/06/25
Traditional taxis struggle to compete against Grab
Vietnam`s traditional taxi firms are considering merging with each other to compete with Grab.
11:15, 2018/06/25
Vietnam's trade turnover down 12.7% on June 1-15
Vietnam`s total import-export turnover reached US$18.98 billion in the first half of June, down 12.7% or US$2.76 billion month-on-month, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC).
08:44, 2018/06/23
Vietnam pockets over US$1.8 billion from exporting fruits and veggies in 6 months
As at June 15, 2018, Vietnam`s fruit and vegetable export turnover reached US$1.83 billion, up 19.4% year-on-year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC).
22:05, 2018/06/22
Vietnam's overland trade deficit with China widens to US$150 billion in 5 years
Revenue from two-way trade through border gates has been steadily rising in period 2013 - 2018, deepening Vietnam`s trade deficit with China to US$150 billion, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
11:33, 2018/06/21
Vietnam named among top importers of South Korea
A newly-released report listed Vietnam as one of the five biggest buyers of South Korea.
18:14, 2018/06/20
Transfer of technology from FDI enterprises remains modest
Despite vast contribution to Vietnam’s economy, the rate of technology transfer from foreign direct investment (FDI) firms remains low.
17:38, 2018/06/20
Da Nang retail market has high potential: JLL
The potential of Da Nang’s retail market is enormous as it is slowly gaining a reputation as having a tech-savvy workforce.
07:59, 2018/06/20
Vietnam's steel imports hit US$4 billion in 5 months
Vietnam imported more than 5.7 million tons of steel and iron totaling over US$4 billion between January and May, slightly up 1.1% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
18:33, 2018/06/18
Imported garbage piles at Vietnam’s seaports
Nearly 28,000 containers of imported garbage are backlogged at Vietnam seaports.
12:07, 2018/06/18
Sports betting - a promising land in Vietnam
Vietnam`s National Assembly approved the revised Law on Physical Training and Sports, which now allows local to wager on a variety of sports events.
18:44, 2018/06/12
Domestically assembled cars dominate Vietnam's market
By the end of May, revenue from the sales of domestically assembled cars increased by 10% year-on-year, while imported cars saw a sharp decrease of 46%, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers` Association (VAMA).
18:16, 2018/06/12
Indonesia to impose anti-dumping tax on Vietnam steel
Color-coated steel from Vietnam dumped into the country stood between 12.01% and 28.49% of the Indonesian market, according to Indonesian watchdogs.
14:52, 2018/06/12
Foreign players sacrifice profit for market shares
Manulife Vietnam and Dai-ichi Vietnam have been accepting heavy losses in exchange for market shares, indicating a fierce competition in Vietnam`s life insurance market.
08:00, 2018/06/11
Competition heated up among ride-hailing apps in Vietnam
Vietnam`s ride-hailing market is attracting newcomers to compete with Grab after the company`s acquisition of Uber`s Southeast Asia operations in April.
17:04, 2018/06/09
Vietnam's trade deficit with China on the decline
In the last two years, Vietnam`s trade deficit with China has been on the decline at an annual average of 16.1%, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
16:54, 2018/06/09
Farm produce exports help Vietnam balance trade with Thailand
An array of Vietnamese agricultural products have been exported to Thailand through the Thai supermarket system, which has helped Vietnam gradually narrow trade deficit with the neighboring country.