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.
14:10, 2020/02/24
Vietnam – S.Korea flights momentarily unaffected
However, as South Korean passengers have now cancelled air bookings to Vietnam, airlines are reducing flight frequency to South Korea.
11:46, 2020/02/24
US drops Vietnam off developing country status
As the 16th largest US trade partner, Vietnam's exports to the US will be more expensive because of the elimination of preferential tariffs.
11:03, 2020/02/24
Vietnam, S.Korea strive to boost bilateral trade to US$100-billion in 2020
Vietnam remains South Korea’s major partner, and would certainly play a key role in the supply chain of South Korean companies, said South Korean official.
10:24, 2020/02/21
US drops Vietnam’s developing country status
As the 16th largest US trade partner, Vietnam will see its exports to the US more expensive because of the elimination of preferential tariffs.
16:54, 2020/02/19
CPTPP pressurizes Vietnam to speed up institutional reforms
Whether Vietnam could take advantage of the CPTPP would depend on the country’s institutional capabilities and local enterprises' adaptability.
22:41, 2020/02/18
Covid-19 outbreak predicted to lower inflation in Vietnam to 5.76% in Feb
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) growth in February is predicted to drop to 0.46% month-on-month and 5.10% year-on-year.
16:52, 2020/02/15
US businesses ‘very concerned’ about the economic impact in Vietnam
Of member companies that are able to estimate the impact, 70% say the coronavirus is expected to reduce their revenue by 10% or less this year.
15:27, 2020/02/15
Trade at Vietnam-China border gates intensifies
Customs authorities attributed a speedy clearance process to a better preparation in terms of personnel and equipment, as well as strict compliance with regulations on Covid-19 prevention.
14:45, 2020/02/15
Vietnam transport ministry ends ride-hailing service pilot program
The suspension of the pilot program is to comply with new regulations stipulated in newly-issued Decree No. 10, which sets out conditions for transportation business.
13:09, 2020/02/14
Short term impacts of EVFTA on Vietnam's textile industry deemed marginal
This is despite the fact that Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is expected to benefit the most from the deal.
07:46, 2020/02/14
Vietnam determined for successful implementation of EVFTA, EVIPA: PM
A majority of support from members of the EP in a voting for EVFTA and EVIPA ratification showed the EU’s confidence in the country’s reform process, said the head EU envoy to Vietnam.
16:59, 2020/02/13
Vietnam promotes farm exports to India
The promotion aims to relieve pressure for Vietnam’s agricultural sector, as exports to China are poised to plunge due to the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.
14:13, 2020/02/13
Car sales in Vietnam plunges 53% in January
In January, Vietnam imported nearly 4,000 cars worth US$106 million, up 14% month-on-month in volume but down nearly 49% in value.
11:33, 2020/02/13
Vietnam – EU trade deal could become effective in early July: Minister
The EVFTA holds significant meaning as it opens up huge opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises to penetrate the EU markets.
19:18, 2020/02/12
Vietnam's 2020 GDP growth predicted to slow to 7-year low
Vietnam would be among four economies hardest hit by the Covid-19 outbreak, behind Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong (China).
19:03, 2020/02/12
European Parliament ratifies Vienam – EU trade deal
The EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has an endorsement of 401 out of 633 members of the European Parliament.
11:34, 2020/02/12
EVFTA to open up unprecedented opportunities for Vietnam and EU
The agreement, concluded after six years of negotiations, has been dubbed “the most ambitious” FTA the EU has ever reached with a developing country.
11:19, 2020/02/10
Closure of border markets exerts no impact on official China-Vietnam trade
Customs clearance of Vietnam’s exports of agricultural products to China, including dragon fruit, via official channels is carried out as usual.
11:12, 2020/02/07
Vietnam’s face masks exports to China nearly triple in Jan
In two border gates of Huu Nghi and Chi Mai in Lang Son province, over 4.2 millions of medical face masks were exported to China from January 29 – February 3.
18:02, 2020/02/06
Vietnam's trade turnover with China declines 11.8% in Jan
A strong decline in bilateral trade turnover was due to the long Lunar New Year break in January and impacts from the outbreak of the new coronavirus (nCoV) in China.