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.
11:07, 2020/08/03
Vietnam economic outlook remains positive despite Covid-19 resurgence: HSBC
HSBC economists forecast GDP expansion of 3% in 2020 for Vietnam, the only ASEAN country they expect to have positive growth this year.
14:27, 2020/08/01
Doing business in Vietnam becomes easier as EVFTA comes into force: EC
The EU-Vietnam agreement is the most comprehensive trade agreement the EU has concluded with a developing country.
16:26, 2020/07/30
Vietnam forecast to be fifth fastest growing economy in 2020: World Bank
By being ahead of the curve of the Covid-19 crisis, Vietnam has the unique opportunity to increase its footprint on the global economy, said a World Bank’s senior executive.
17:03, 2020/07/29
Covid-19 continues to drag down Vietnam's inbound tourism
Dramatic drops in arrivals were seen in major markets such as China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan (China), Europe and the US.
15:46, 2020/07/29
Vietnam trade surplus widens to US$6.5 billion in 7 months
Vietnam's trade turnover is likely to have reached US$285.12 billion in the first seven months, down 1.3% year-on-year.
16:49, 2020/07/28
65% Japanese firms in Vietnam face revenue decrease
Around 90% of respondents taking part in a survey said they are affected by travel restrictions between Vietnam and Japan.
15:42, 2020/07/27
Vietnam tightens Covid-19 preventive measures for tranport services
All travelers by air, road, sea and trail across the country are required to wear face masks and have their body temperature checked.
12:56, 2020/07/23
Vietnam to negotiate free trade deal with Mercosur
Benefits from FTAs have not brought along breakthrough changes for Vietnam, as most partners have similar economic structure, or even directly compete with Vietnam.
10:00, 2020/07/23
Vietnam gov’t to clear hurdles to energy development
Vietnam needs US$7 – 10 billion for new energy projects each year.
07:00, 2020/07/23
Google offers support for Vietnam business community
US-tech giant Google looks to build long-term cooperation with Vietnam.
13:34, 2020/07/21
Vietnam to take advantage of CPTPP, EVFTA for economic recovery post Covid-19
With 16 FTAs in effect or under negotiation, Vietnam has been at the center of a global network of free trade that accounts for 59% of the world population and 68% of global trade.
22:09, 2020/07/20
PM approves action plan for Vietnam–US customs cooperation agreement
The Ministry of Finance would cooperate with the US in identifying fields and goods with high risks of origin fraud or illegal transshipment for information sharing and communication.
17:13, 2020/07/18
Dialogue between Vietnam gov't and S.Korean businesses to boost bilateral ties: Amb.
The South Korean ambassador to Vietnam suggested that the two countries should work on a mechanism towards the restoration of cooperation after the Covid-19 pandemic.
08:34, 2020/07/18
EVFTA helps boost Vietnamese agricultural exports to meet EU standards
Vietnamese businesses need to improve their capacity to compete in such a highly demanding market as the EU.
14:11, 2020/07/17
Vietravel Airlines qualified for aviation license
The airline is scheduled to start operation in 2021, with target passengers being some one million tourists that tour operator Vietravel, the airline’s owner, is serving annually.
12:34, 2020/07/15
Vietnam trade surplus hits nearly US$5.5 billion in Jan-Jun
Vietnam’s external trade decreased 1.4% year-on-year to nearly US$240.12 billion in the six-month period.
17:57, 2020/07/14
Vietnam trade surplus on track to beat 2019's all-time high
Vietnam’s exports to key markets such as the US and EU sharply rebounded across many sectors.
19:30, 2020/07/13
Car sales in Vietnam up 26% in June
Vietnam imported 39,000 cars worth US$879 million in the first half of the year, down 47% year-on-year in volume and 47.7% in value.
23:05, 2020/07/12
ICHAM helps Vietnamese consumers identify genuine Italian products
Olive oil, the main element of the Italian cuisine, is similar to fish sauce in the Vietnamese cuisine.
05:09, 2020/07/10
EVFTA to boost cooperation between French and Vietnamese businesses
Vietnam is looking for cooperation with French companies in fields of renewable and green energies, hi-tech, agriculture, manufacturing and processing.