The city’s total import-export turnover reached US$60.1 billion in 2024, up 11% year-on-year.

The city will continue to support businesses in exploring new markets, capitalizing on the Free Trade Agreement of which Vietnam is a member.

Local consumers prefer shopping options that offer convenience and assurance of product origin.

On December 10, Indonesia Trade Fair organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Hanoi in collaboration with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and VINEXAD Company at the International Exhibition Centre, No. 91 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi.

French beef and apple have been shipped to Vietnam after a ban on the import of these products was lifted on May 1.

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) will create ample opportunities for overseas Vietnamese enterprises in the Czech Republic as well as companies that import Vietnamese goods to the EU.

The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) said in November, the sufficient, stable and safe electricity was ensured to serve national socio-economic development, cultural and political events, especially the freshly concluded 10th session of the 13th National Assembly.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) hosted an exclusive investment seminar in Hanoi on December 2 that featured remarks from top government and industry leaders.

The 13th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2015) opened in HCM City on December 2 involving 468 exhibitors from 20 countries and territories.

Vietnam has strengthened its position, and could become the world’s 10th biggest exporter by 2050, with its export value reaching 1,437 billion USD, the HSBC forecast in its recent report.

The Secretariat of the National Trademark Programme, Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Trade in collaboration with the Vietnam Handicraft Exporters Association (Vietcraft) held a ceremony in Hanoi on November 17 to announce the national label for Vietnamese handicrafts - Vietcraft Excellence.

The central province of Quang Tri has made necessary preparations to develop the La Lay International Border Gate into a model port of entry with modern facilities, bringing a new momentum for local progress.

Prime Minister (PM) Nguyen Tan Dung received Prince Andrew of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland in Hanoi on November 13 during his working visit in Vietnam.

The 2015 Canadian Food Festival was launched by the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City on November 10 to promote Canada’s premium food products.

A ceremony to award the “Top Brands 2015” and “Qmix 100” winners to 170 domestic enterprises were held in HCM City on October 31.

Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade said this year’s “Gold Day” programme slated from November 14-15 will attract the participation of large enterprises and supermarkets such as HC, Pico, Hapro, Vinmart, Me Linh Plaza, Saigon Co.op Mart, Big C, Parkson and others.

Lufthansa Cargo, a Germany Cargo airline, has added a freighter service between Frankfurt/Main and Ho Chi Minh City in its new winter schedule.

Trade ministers of 12 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) member states have reached the final consensus on the world’s largest free trade agreement.

At the press conference held on October 2 to review the implementation of financial tasks and the State budget in the first 9 months of this year, Deputy Minister of Finance Vu Thi Mai said the ministry would continue to keep close eye on cost of key products.

Vietnamese displays have received a warm welcome at the Perth Royal Show in Western Australia (WA)’s Perth City, the biggest local farming show that runs from September 26 to October 4.

Some 300 enterprises groups and associations are showcasing their products at the Vietnamese Goods Identity Week - Pride of Vietnamese Goods fair, which opened on September 27 in Hanoi, the central coastal city of Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnamese Goods Week 2015 will be held on September 27 in Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang to raise public awareness of Vietnamese goods as well as their competitiveness.

More than 100 Vietnamese businesses are showcasing their products and services at over 200 booths at the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in China’s Nanning city, forming the biggest number of exhibitors from an ASEAN nation to the 12th event.