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.
22:19, 2025/01/09
Hanoi's foreign trade turnover hits US$60.1bn in 2024
The city will continue to support businesses in exploring new markets, capitalizing on the Free Trade Agreement of which Vietnam is a member.
17:34, 2024/12/15
Hanoi's wet markets in decline amid changing consumer behaviors
Local consumers prefer shopping options that offer convenience and assurance of product origin.
17:20, 2024/12/14
Busy high season at Thuong Mao Carpentry Village
Founded during the Nguyen dynasty in the 1800s, Thuong Mao Carpentry Village on the outskirts of Hanoi has grown steadily to become a major supplier of wood products throughout Vietnam.
09:33, 2021/05/02
Nearly 40% of Vietnamese workers in tourism remain idle
Covid-19 has caused a sharp decline in business revenue in the tourism industry.
15:16, 2021/04/30
Vietnam new business creation expands at record rate in Jan-Apr
The growing number of newly established enterprises shows the local economy is firmly on the recovery track, being an attractive destination for businesses.
21:36, 2021/04/28
CPTPP opens door for Vietnam goods to penetrate markets in the Americas
Despite Covid-19 impacts, Vietnam’s trade turnover with the Americas rose by 16% year-on-year in 2020 to US$111.5 billion.
14:16, 2021/04/27
Vietnam-Laos to boost cooperation on trade, industry and energy
Vietnam and Laos agreed to speed up the negotiation for the revision of the Vietnam – Laos Trade Agreement signed in 2015, with the target of completing it this year.
09:53, 2021/04/27
Vietnam electronics exports dependent on foreign firms
Vietnam remains world’s 12th largest exporter of electronic products and the third in ASEAN.
07:42, 2021/04/27
US – Vietnam trade agreement makes differences for both: AmCham Chairwoman
The US-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) has made a big difference in the US, of how to go from war to peace, from enemy to friendship,” Chairwoman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham) Virginia Foote has said.
20:15, 2021/04/23
A trade deal turns former foes into partners
The US – Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement has been a fundamental foundation in economic relations between the two countries, providing Vietnamese traders with opportunities to access to the world's largest economy and open door for global economic integration.
15:29, 2021/04/16
Vietnam customs revenue hits over US$3.8 billion in Q1
Resumption of economic activities as a result of effective Covid-19 containment has created room for strong rise in trade activities, stated the customs authorities.
10:30, 2021/04/15
Vietnam apparels to win market share in US
Among US’ leading suppliers of textile and apparel, China continues to lose its market share (33% in 2019 to 28% in 2020) while Vietnam is the largest gainer (13% to 15%).
14:39, 2021/04/13
Vietnam fruit, vegetable exports rise above 6% to over US$900 million in Q1
Not only witnessing a sharp increase in trade turnover, there has been a greater diversification in export market.
14:07, 2021/04/12
Finance ministry turns to stock market for greater transparency in SOE privatization
This would be the first step for Vietnam’s state firms to list shares on international stock exchanges.
12:06, 2021/04/08
IMF maintains Vietnam GDP growth forecast at 6.5% in 2021
Vietnam would be the second fastest growing economy in ASEAN.
14:36, 2021/04/07
Vietnam eyes services sector to make up 60% of GDP by 2030
Vietnam would restructure the services sector based on modern technologies under the Industry 4.0, especially in fields of finance-banking, insurance, healthcare, education, transportation, trade and tourism.
17:46, 2021/04/06
SK group buys 16.3% stake of Vietnam’s largest retailer
VinCommerce operates about 2,300 convenience stores and supermarkets across Vietnam, accounting for 50% of the country's retail market share.
17:36, 2021/04/06
Vietnam – Algeria – Senegal seeks greater trade and investment cooperation
Vietnam is calling for investment from African enterprises as the country is the gateway to Asian market, especially ASEAN with 650 million customers.
16:57, 2021/04/05
Vietnam car imports surge 70% in March
The number of imported cars in March are nearly the combined figure in the first two months of the year.
11:53, 2021/04/01
Vietnam to borrow US$2 billion for Mekong Delta development
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc made the statement in his last monthly meeting before a new government is formed.
17:22, 2021/03/31
External trade a new driver of Vietnam economic growth
The biggest challenge for Vietnam’s economy in 2021 is whether the country could deal with another resurgence of Covid-19 outbreak.
12:40, 2021/03/30
Casino investment to boost Vietnam GDP growth by 2%, says businessperson
Global uncertainties are forcing financial centers around the world to redefine their activities, as such, Vietnam should grasp this opportunity to build a continental-level finance center to attract investment capital.
19:49, 2021/03/26
EVFTA opens up opportunities for SMEs to grow
SMEs are having huge opportunities for development with the presence of free trade agreements, the Industry 4.0 and new business models.