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.
11:14, 2019/04/13
Vietnam’s exports predicted to pick up amid lowest growth in 10 years
Trade surplus in the first quarter reached US$1.4 billion, down 47.5% year-on-year.
17:26, 2019/04/12
Vietnam targets higher added value by promoting sustainable trade
Over the past few years, Vietnam’s export structure has transformed significantly with a higher proportion of processed goods instead of raw materials.
16:10, 2019/04/11
Car sales in Vietnam up 31% y/y in first quarter
Sales of domestically assembled cars reached 46,253 units in the January – March period, down 8% year-on-year, while imported completely-built-units (CBUs) were 31,999 units, up 234%.
15:39, 2019/04/11
Vietnam’s trade surplus hits US$1.4 billion in Q1
In March, Vietnam’s exports reached US$23 billion, an increase of nearly US$8.9 billion against the previous month and US$700 million compared to January.
16:43, 2019/04/04
European Parliament may ratify EVFTA in June or July
Both the EU and Vietnam are going towards the right direction, while a dialogue mechanism is important for both parties to deal with issues of difference.
16:32, 2019/04/02
China’s manufacturers continue trend of shifting production capacity to Vietnam
China’s FDI to Vietnam has outpaced FDI from Japan and South Korea, which have historically been the largest source of investments into Vietnam.
12:35, 2019/04/02
Vietnam, Italy agree on launching direct flight
Since the establishments of Vietnam – Italy diplomatic relation 45 years ago and strategic partnership in 2013, the two countries have forged a strong relationship.
16:05, 2019/03/29
Vietnam trade surplus reaches US$536 million in Jan-March
The country`s trade turnover reached US$116.49 billion in the first three months of 2018.
17:20, 2019/03/27
Vietnam’s e-commerce revenue set to hit US$13 billion by 2020
The result would exceed original target of US$10 billion by 2020 set in the development plan of Vietnam’s e-commerce in the 2016 – 2020 period, local media reported.
05:24, 2019/03/27
Vietnam’s digital trade projected to generate US$42 billion by 2030: Expert
Reaping the benefits from digital trade requires conducive and open policy settings in Vietnam and across the region, said an AlphaBeta economist.
23:22, 2019/03/26
Germany supports early signing of EVFTA, Peter Altmaier says in Hanoi
This is the first time a Berlin official publicly voiced the endorsement of the long-delayed agreement.
12:38, 2019/03/25
Vietnam’s trade turnover tops US$100-billion mark in Q1
The FDI’s exports year to March 15 reached US$32.76 billion, up 2.7% year-on-year, accounting for 69.6% of Vietnam’s total exports.
22:13, 2019/03/22
Vietnam – South Korea relations built on high level of mutual trust: Amb.
South Korea remained Vietnam’s top investor, posting annual registered capital of FDI in range of US$7 – US$9 billion over the last five years.
20:18, 2019/03/20
Competition for Vietnam’s retail market set to intensify: Experts
Given its early stage of development, Vietnam’s retail market share presents huge opportunity for retailers capable of providing the best shopping experience to customers through unique and modern retail technologies.
11:57, 2019/03/14
Tet holiday sends February car sales in Vietnam plunging 61% m/m
Last month`s decline came after a 24% year-on-year jump in January and brought cumulative year-to-date sales to 43,242 units, up 14.4% on the 37,797 units sold in the same period of last year.
17:46, 2019/03/13
Vietnam bans all Boeing 737 Max in its airspace
The decision took effect on 10:00 am on March 13 until the CAAV has a new ruling.
11:20, 2019/03/10
Vietnam featured in world’s top 10 emerging markets logistics
A network of more than 160 ports throughout the country – with main gateways at Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong and Da Nang – have annual capacity of more than 11 million TEU.
08:20, 2019/03/09
France, Romania pledge early signing of EU-Vietnam FTA
Thanks to the free trade agreement, Vietnam will be allowed to maintain its free access to the EU market in the future.
16:19, 2019/03/07
Vietnam targets to double life insurance coverage to 15% by 2025
The average premium to GDP ratio by 2020 would reach the maximum of 3%, and 3.5% by 2025.
17:01, 2019/03/01
Hanoi summit brings opportunities for MICE tourism
The second US – North Korea summit held on February 27 and 28 in Hanoi has ended, leaving many imprints about Hanoi`s safe, friendly, attentive and attractive destination for international friends and reporters.