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.
14:48, 2020/11/18
Vietnam flower and gift market heats up ahead of Teachers’ Day
Sales promotion programs offered at supermarkets and online shops not only help customers easily buy things suitable to their needs, but also show their affection and love to teachers on this occasion.
09:05, 2020/11/18
Vietnam ready to take more active role in Asia–Pacific amid RCEP signing: PwC
Digitalization will be a significant need for Vietnam to boost industrial competitiveness, enhance human capital, as well as keep up with regional and international standards, according to PwC Vietnam.
17:21, 2020/11/17
Vietnam firms warned of growing trade probes
At a time when the Covid-19 pandemic is causing severe impacts on the global economy, trade tensions among economies have escalated and resulted in excessive use of trade protection measures.
07:58, 2020/11/17
Vietnam trade surplus hits US$19.5 billion in Jan-Oct
Vietnam's trade turnover is likely to have reached US$440.09 billion in the January–October period, up 2.7% year-on-year.
20:22, 2020/11/16
5 issues concern Vietnamese consumers most towards green living
Sustainability becomes one of the most unsettling topics for Vietnamese consumers in recent years.
11:53, 2020/11/16
Signing of mega trade deal RCEP to ensure ASEAN prosperity: PM
The RCEP along with other free trade agreements that Vietnam is a part of would continue to help the country become an attractive investment destination globally.
16:59, 2020/11/14
World’s largest trade deal set to be signed in Hanoi on Sunday
The conclusion of the RCEP is particularly meaningful for Vietnam as the ASEAN Chair in 2020, which has put much effort to help complete the long-awaited deal.
16:33, 2020/11/13
UK and Vietnam to develop national trade repository
The repository is expected to facilitate free trade and open markets in Vietnam.
15:49, 2020/11/13
People and enterprises at center of development efforts: PM
Vietnam is committed to cooperating with ASEAN countries in providing substantial supports for the business community, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.
11:40, 2020/11/12
Car sales in Vietnam surge 15% in October
Car sales in Vietnam in the January–October period dropped 18% year-on-year to 212,409 units across all segments.
11:24, 2020/11/12
Russia willing to provide Covid-19 vaccines for Vietnam: Ambassador
Vietnam and Russia should further boost economic, trade, security and defense cooperation, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.
12:12, 2020/11/11
Lack of determination to move forward remains Vietnam biggest challenge: PM
Over the past five years, Vietnam has generated around US$1.2 trillion worth of GDP and ensured a stable macro-economic environment for development.
08:15, 2020/11/11
Economic reforms remain crucial for Vietnam to weather Covid-19 crisis: Expert
If the world's GDP growth decreases by one percentage point, Vietnam's export expansion would fall by four percentage points, but the decline in 2020 seems to be even more serious.
18:25, 2020/11/10
Vietnam internet economy to reach US$14 billion in 2020: Google
E-commerce growth in Vietnam is estimated at 46% in 2020, alongside strong growth across most sectors except for travel.
11:14, 2020/11/10
Vietnam textile industry falls short of US$42-billion export target
Vietnam’s textile and apparel exports in 2020 are set to decrease by 10% against 2019 to US$35 billion.
16:20, 2020/11/09
Potential impacts of Biden administration on Vietnam economy
The US – Vietnam relations have witnessed steady progress over the past 25 years, ranging from politics, foreign policy, to economy and trade, among others.
16:38, 2020/11/07
Vietnam saves US$640 million per year through administrative reform and e-government
Over 1,000 administrative procedures, 3,893 out of 6,191 business conditions and 6,776 out of 9,926 categories of goods subject to specialized inspection have been simplified or removed in four years.
15:23, 2020/11/06
Vietnam household spending predicted to surge over 9% in 2021
The rate is even higher than the 7.1% year-on-year growth from a pre-Covid-19 environment in 2019.
12:36, 2020/11/06
Vietnam to host ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2020 next week
This year’s theme ‘Digital ASEAN: Sustainable and Inclusive’ will discuss the importance of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in stimulating growth, trade and investment.
19:17, 2020/11/05
Vietnamese shoppers increase online purchase frequency in 2020: Survey
E-commerce is the fastest-growing digital economy in Vietnam as online usage becomes part of the Vietnamese shopping life.