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.
12:38, 2019/01/15
EVFTA is “once-in-a-decade” opportunity for Vietnam to integrate into global value chain
In the best scenario, the agreement could be effective in January 2020. In the worst case, there will not be a specific deadline for the deal. However, whether the EVFTA is ratified or not depends on the Vietnamese government’s determination.
05:57, 2019/01/15
Vietnam’s trade surplus triples in 2018
The export turnover of the FDI sector in 2018 climbed 12.4% year-on-year or US$18.98 billion to US$171.53 billion, accounting for 70.4% of Vietnam’s total exports.
04:00, 2019/01/15
Vietnam gov’t goes for globalization with CPTPP’s entry into force: HSBC CEO
Although the increase will not be considerable for countries with which Vietnam has already signed bilateral or multilateral trade agreements, for Canada, the impacts will be positive.
15:09, 2019/01/14
Vietnam’s trade ministry launches anti-dumping investigation into Chinese aluminum
During the course of the investigation, the authority could apply a provisional anti-dumping duty of maximum of 35.8% for Chinese-originated aluminum.
11:54, 2019/01/14
CPTPP comes into force in Vietnam
Since its notification to New Zealand, the deal depositary, on November 15, 2018, the CPTPP has become effective for Vietnam on January 14, 2019.
15:39, 2019/01/11
More than 40,000 low-cost air tickets to be offered at Hanoi tourism fair
In order to achieve the global sustainable development goal 2030, green tourism has been chosen as the main topic at the 2019 Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM).
11:47, 2019/01/10
More than 20 events to take place at the 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum
The 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) with theme “ASEAN – The Power of One” will take place in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province.
14:24, 2019/01/09
Vietnam Airlines tops on-time performance in Vietnam aviation market in 2018
Vietnam Airlines’ on-time performance in the last two months of 2018 has improved significantly, reaching the fifth place among 35 airlines in the Asia – Pacific in terms of punctuality, VnExpress reported.
10:12, 2019/01/09
Demand for e-logistics in Vietnam projected to boom
Vietnam`s e-commerce retail logistics market is valued at EUR90 million (US$103 million) in 2018, and is forecast to experience an average growth of 42% per year till 2022.
07:22, 2019/01/09
What 2019 will hold to Vietnam’s retail landscape?
With strong investment in acquiring retail businesses, this market is forecast to be more and more competitive, and the game seems to be only for big players.
18:07, 2019/01/08
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways acquires certificate to operate commercial flights
Bamboo Airways has now met all requirements from the aviation authority proving its capabilities to ensure full safety in flight operation, local media reported.
15:58, 2019/01/08
CPTPP to boost Vietnam’s GDP up to over 2%: NCIF
The figure has not taken into account additional capital inflows and the pressure for Vietnam to reform its business and investment environments, the governmental portal reported.
17:31, 2019/01/05
Vietnam insurance market grows 24% in 2018
The high growth of the sector is mainly attributed to personal insurance, including life insurance, healthcare insurance and motor vehicle insurance.
14:45, 2019/01/05
Quang Ninh to host ASEAN Tourism Forum during 5 days
The 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) will open in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, Vietnam in two weeks` time.
08:20, 2019/01/05
South Korean’s ride-hailing app Tada to offer service in HCM City this month
Unlike other ride-hailing services, Tada charges no commission fee to its drivers, so that they can receive the full payment from passengers.
10:40, 2019/01/04
Hanoi welcomes nearly 260,000 visitors during New Year holiday
Hanoi’s revenue from travel services in three days of the New Year holiday is estimated at VND844 billion (US$36 million), a 13% increase from the same period last year.
21:47, 2019/01/02
Vietnam remains world’s second largest footwear exporter
The export turnover in 2019 would increase 10% compared to 2018 to US$21.5 billion, accounting for 9% of Vietnam’s total export value.
17:22, 2018/12/27
Vietnam welcomes 15.5 million foreign visitors in 2018
In December alone, Vietnam received more than 1.3 million inbound visitors, representing an on-year jump of 7.7%.
16:54, 2018/12/27
Vietnam trade turnover reaches new record of US$482 billion in 2018
Vietnam recorded trade surplus of US$7.2 billion in 2018, in which the domestic sector reported a trade deficit of US$25.6 billion, while foreign-invested firms posted a trade surplus of US$32.8 billion.
11:31, 2018/12/27
Vietnam is stuck in cashing in on growing tourist number
Foreign tourists spent US$96 per day on average in Vietnam in 2017. That is significantly below Singapore (US$ 325), Thailand (US$ 163), Malaysia (US$ 134), Indonesia (US$132) and the Philippines (US$115).