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.
11:32, 2019/07/17
Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange's market cap equals 57% of GDP in H1
Foreign investors remained net buyer in the January – June period with total amount of 201 million shares worth VND10.1 trillion (US$435.05 million).
10:49, 2019/07/16
Thai Central Group refuses Vietnamese goods, netizens call for boycott of Big C
The move has caught criticism from lawyers, officials, and consumers in Vietnam who blamed the Thai group for infringing competition law.
15:56, 2019/07/15
First commercial mediation center launched in Vietnam amid rising trade deals
The center aims to provide dispute settlement in the context of rising trade relations in Vietnam.
10:59, 2019/07/15
Local enterprises pump nearly US$93 billion into Vietnam economy in H1
The number of newly-established enterprises in Vietnam in the first six months of 2019 reached a five-year-high of 67,000 with registered capital of VND870 trillion (US$37.54 billion).
18:09, 2019/07/12
Vietnam posts positive export growth with major trade partners
In the first six-month period of 2019, Vietnam’s export climbed 7.1% year-on-year to US$122.42 billion, meeting the target set by the National Assembly for export growth of 7 – 8%.
16:05, 2019/07/11
Vietnam steel industry shift to local substrates amid looming US punishing tariffs
In 2019, local supply of hot-rolled steel is projected to meet 40% of domestic demands, which is on track to increase to 70 – 80% following the upcoming operation of the US$2.6-billion Hoa Phat Dung Quat iron and steel production complex.
11:29, 2019/07/11
Switzerland hopes for early signing of Vietnam-EFTA trade deal
Vietnam’s Prime Minister requested the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) bloc to take a more practical approach during the negotiation process, particularly in trade, government procurement and intellectual property rights.
09:33, 2019/07/11
Which are highest-grossing coffee chains in Vietnam?
You can easily find a cafe in Vietnam where you can enjoy free wifi. Which coffee chain is the most successful in Vietnam?
19:45, 2019/07/10
Big gap between Vietnam’s trade competitiveness and openness level
Expert expressed concern over the lack of readiness from both government agencies and the business community as new trade deals become effective.
17:59, 2019/07/10
Vietnam authority puts goods prone to trade fraud into watch list
Failure in preventing trade frauds would cause negative impacts on Vietnam’s credibility in the international fronts, as well as the domestic market.
16:34, 2019/07/10
Vingroup sets up flight training center amid shortage of aviation personnel
Vingroup has signed an agreement with CAE Oxford Aviation Academy to set up VinAviation School and Vinpearl Air Training Center in Vietnam.
14:34, 2019/07/10
Vietnam logistics market likely to hit US$87 billion in 2022
The development will be backed by increasing industrial activities, growing e-commerce, and stronger investment in logistics infrastructure.
21:13, 2019/07/07
Demand for container shipments in Vietnam surges amid US-China trade war
The number of container equivalents of goods shipped in and out of Vietnam annually may reach 23 million by 2025, up 64% in 2019.
11:02, 2019/07/06
Vietnam to intensify efforts to tackle mislabeled products for export: PM
Government agencies are tasked with closely monitoring the US – China trade war situation for timely minimizing its negative impacts on the economy.
11:09, 2019/07/05
Big C Vietnam resumes purchasing softline products from local suppliers
The previous decision to stop purchasing products from local suppliers was owing to a change in the strategy of development of the soft-line concept with a shift towards products for higher customer segments.
17:49, 2019/07/04
Vietnam 2019 inflation projected to stay below 4% target
Both scenarios for inflation in 2019 presented by the government indicate inflation will be in the range of 3.17 – 3.41%.
10:55, 2019/07/04
Vietnam steel using local substrate not subject to US's latest duties: Trade authority
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has been cooperating with the Vietnam Steel Association and local companies to provide information for the US regarding steel production process in Vietnam.
11:38, 2019/07/03
Vietnam, US boost customs cooperation
Following the agreement, both sides have agreed to exchange intelligence and share customs data, strengthen cooperation in customs control, and fighting against transnational crimes.
16:50, 2019/07/02
New consumption trend leads to surge in Vietnam’s consumer credit growth
Consumer credit plays an increasingly important role in the economy as the proportion of consumer credit in the total credit has increased from 12.3% in 2016 to 17% and 19.7% in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
17:46, 2019/07/01
EVFTA – Vietnam’s best trade deal: Minister
Vietnam is the country with the lowest development level that has signed a free trade agreement with the EU, making the EVFTA “the best for Vietnam” with reference to long-term planning.