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.
11:40, 2019/12/13
Vietnam is serious about building attractive business environment: EuroCham
In 2019, the Vietnamese government issued three decrees to cut 106 business conditions, taking the total number of business conditions removed and simplified to 3,451 out of 6,191.
11:31, 2019/12/13
Vietnam trade turnover to hit US$500-billion mark in 2019: PM
Vietnam drafted an action plan towards balanced and sustainable trade relations with the US, which was sent to the latter in November and focused on supporting US enterprises’ operations in Vietnam.
08:29, 2019/12/12
Despite overall optimism, health remains top concern of Vietnamese consumers
It's understandable that Vietnamese are increasingly concerned about health issues as air and water pollution has become palpable in large cities.
17:14, 2019/12/11
Sustainability could be competitive advantage for Vietnamese enterprises
The majority of Vietnamese enterprises have not set a clear vision and strategy towards sustainability, not to mention setting aside financial means to fulfill their corporate social responsibilities, said an expert.
10:24, 2019/12/11
ADB revises up Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast amid dim outlook for Asia
In contrast to Vietnam’s positive outlook, the ADB has trimmed its forecasts for economic growth in developing Asia this year and next year.
10:50, 2019/12/09
US asks Vietnam to cut import tariffs on agricultural products
The proposed tariff cut is aimed to balance bilateral trade relations.
14:57, 2019/12/07
Vietnam considered centerpiece in Japan’s Aeon development strategy
Aeon sees huge potential in Vietnam and expects to expand investment in the country, said the CEO of Aeon Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
14:43, 2019/12/07
Vietnam, US sign agreement on customs cooperation
The establishment of communication channel under the agreement is instrumental in the fight against trade frauds and illegal transshipment, said Deputy Minister of Finance Vu Thi Mai.
18:15, 2019/12/06
Germany wants to boost bilateral strategic partnership with Vietnam
Germany fully supports the Vietnam – EU relations, as well as the ratification of the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
14:38, 2019/12/06
Vietnam – a land of promise for global fashion brands: Fast Retailing CEO
Vietnam is on track to become one of the biggest consumer markets in the world, said Japan’s richest man and CEO of Fast Retailing Tadashi Yanai.
13:29, 2019/12/06
What's behind Masan-Vingroup merger?
Vingroup is now able to focus on its core businesses while Masan found its last piece of a puzzle to build an empire of consumer retail.
10:46, 2019/12/05
Pork prices to make huge impact on Vietnam’s CPI in 2020
Vietnam’s inflation in 2020 is forecast to hit 3.5%, higher than the government’s estimated 3.17 – 3.41% in 2019, while the pressure will build up right at the beginning of next year.
15:23, 2019/12/04
Hanoi aims 2020 GRDP growth of at least 7.5%
This would result in income per capita of VND136 million (US$5,871), significantly higher than Vietnam’s GDP per capita of US$3,000 in 2016 – 2020 and an estimated US$4,688 in 2021 – 2025.
11:19, 2019/12/03
Vietnam tightens pork imports from Thailand and Cambodia despite shortage
These two markets are not included in the 24 countries and territories having agreements with Vietnam on importing pork.
18:12, 2019/11/30
Vietnam trade surplus expands to US$9.1 billion in Jan-Nov
Vietnam's trade turnover reached US$473.73 billion in the January – November period, of which its exports amounted to US241.42 billion, up 7.8% year-on-year, and imports totaled US$232.31 billion, up 7.4%.
13:40, 2019/11/30
Vietnam's business formations rise 4.5% to 126,700 in Jan-Nov
If including VND2,101.3 trillion (US$90.85 billion) of additionally capital pumped by operational enterprises, total registered capital added to the economy in Jan-Nov was VND3,675.7 trillion (US$158.92 billion).
13:25, 2019/11/30
Vietnam's November living cost rises most in 9 years on pork shortage
The CPI increased 2.57% year-on-year in the first eleven months of 2019, the lowest growth rate for a eleven-month period over the last three years.
18:39, 2019/11/29
Vietnam – Mongolia enterprises tighten cooperation
Vietnamese and Mongolian enterprises would continue to cooperate in animal product export and tourism, as well as exchange experience in medical training.
15:45, 2019/11/29
Hanoi enterprises promote trade and tourism in South Korea
The “Vietnam- Hanoi Goods Week 2019” featured several conferences, talks and meetings between South Korean industrial associations, promotion organizations and enterprises and Vietnamese peers.
12:56, 2019/11/29
Japan-style business philosophy inspires Vietnam firms: Hanel PT
Japan-style corporate philosophy putting humans the center of business has inspired a large number of Vietnamese companies.