Nearly US$1.77 billion earned from rice exports (Tuesday, July 17,2018)

Vietnam exported 3.48 million tons of rice worth of nearly US$1.77 billion in the first 6 months of this year, increased by 21.6 per cent in quantity and 38.9 per cent in value over the same period last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Vietnam's stock market falls victim to U.S.-China trade war (Tuesday, July 17,2018)

Vietnam's smoking hot economy and raging stock market have become Asia's earliest casualties in U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with China, as the export-reliant nation counts both among its top trading partners.

  Vietnam dong, gold and interbank rates - July 17 (Tuesday, July 17,2018)

Here's a snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in the official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates at 0402 GMT.

  US$7.32 billion worth of goods imported from Japan (Tuesday, July 17,2018)

Vietnam imported US$7.32 billion worth of goods from Japan in the first five months of this year, increased by 15.1 per cent over the same period last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  VN must work hard to meet export targets (Tuesday, July 17,2018)

Viet Nam’s exports of agricultural products are expected to face more challenges by the end of the year, so enterprises must follow market developments at home and abroad and improve the quality of their products, according to experts.

  Vietnam imports largest volume of cattle feed from Argentina (Tuesday, July 17,2018)

Vietnam spent more than US$1.96 billion importing cattle feed from foreign markets in the first half of the year, with shipments from Argentina rising 10.7% compared to last year’s corresponding period.

  Changes needed to attract next-generation FDI (Tuesday, July 17,2018)

This year marks 30 years since foreign direct investment (FDI) first entered Vietnam.

  Vietnamese farm produce see big chances in Korean market (Tuesday, July 17,2018)

Warm bilateral ties coupled with significant spending by the Republic of Korea on farm produce imports are creating great opportunities for Vietnamese exporters.

  Steel production up 7 percent in 6 months (Tuesday, July 17,2018)

Vietnam’s steel production reached about 4.69 million tonnes in the first half of 2018, up 7 percent against last year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

  Imports of animal feed and materials increased in six months (Monday, July 16,2018)

Vietnam imported US$372 million worth of animal feed and materials in June, increased slightly by 8.91 per cent over the previous month and by 12.96 per cent over the same month of last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Viet Nam wins contract to export rice to South Korea (Monday, July 16,2018)

A Vietnamese company has won a bid to export 60,000 tonnes of Japonica brown rice to South Korea, defeating competition from rivals of China, Thailand and Australia.

  Ca Mau to expand seafood exports (Monday, July 16,2018)

The southernmost province of Ca Mau will expand trade promotion activities in the second half of the year, with shrimp as its key export.

  Vietnamese tea receives ‘Tea of the World’ awards (Monday, July 16,2018)

Vietnamese tea products from Thai Nguyen, Con Linh-Ha Giang, and Moc Chau-Son La have received awards at the first ‘Tea of the World’ AVPA Paris 2018 International contest.

  Momentum for economic growth for the rest of the year (Monday, July 16,2018)

In the first half of the year, Vietnam’s economy recorded impressive growth in comparison with previous years. The result is partly due to the government’s drastic measures to attain the year’s targets.

  Quang Ninh records highest economic growth in six months (Monday, July 16,2018)

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh recorded economic growth of 10.16 percent in the first six months of 2018, the highest level in the last six years.

  Vietnam’s stock market predicted to recover in second half (Monday, July 16,2018)

Vietnam’s stock market is likely to recover in the remaining months of 2018 thanks to Government plans to develop the private sector and to attract local and international investors, experts have said.

  US-China trade war likely to hurt Vietnamese economy (Monday, July 16,2018)

The ongoing US-China trade war will greatly impact on the structure of the world economy in the future, causing damage but also generating indirect opportunities for countries where the economy relies heavily on agricultural production like Vietnam.

  Vietnam can gain from the US-China trade war: Economist (Sunday, July 15,2018)

The trade war between the US and China is causing widespread concern over possible risks posed to the global economy, including that in Vietnam.

  Consumer price indexes (CPI) increased by 3.29% in the first six months of this year (Sunday, July 15,2018)

Vietnam’s average CPI in the first six months of 2018 increased by 3.29% compared with the same period in 2017 according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

  Government revenues and expenditures in the first six months of this year (Sunday, July 15,2018)

Total Vietnam’s government revenues from the beginning of the year to June 15, 2018 achieved an estimate of 582.1 trillion dongs, equalling 44.1% of the annual estimate, of which domestic revenues reached 462.7 trillion dongs, equalling 42.1%; collecting from crude oil achieved 27 trillion dongs, equalling 75.1%; from export-import balance gained 92 trillion dongs, equalling 51.4% according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

  People’s life and social security in the first six months of 2018 (Sunday, July 15,2018)

Vietnam’s average population in 2018 was estimated to be 94.66 million persons, of which urban population was 33.63 million persons, accounting for 35.5%; rural population was 61.03 million persons, holding 64.5%; male population was 46.75 million persons, taking 49.4%; female population was 47.91 million persons, making up 50.6% according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

  Vietnam’s index of industrial production increased by 10.5% in the first half of 2018 (Saturday, July 14,2018)

Vietnam’s the index of industrial production (IIP) for the whole industry increased by 10.5% in the first half of 2018, higher than the growth rate of 7% in the same period in 2017 according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

  Gross Domestic Products Growth estimated at 7.08% in the first six months of 2018 (Saturday, July 14,2018)

Vietnam’s GDP growth is estimated at 7.08% in the first half of 2018, the fastest first-half growth since 2011(GDP increased by 7.45% in the first Quarter and 6.79% in the second Quarter), according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

  Massive spike in imports of Japanese coal (Saturday, July 14,2018)

There was an increase in imports of most products from Japan during the first five months of this year, with coal skyrocketing to US$3.24 million, 134 times higher than its previous level.

  Imports from Thailand increased to US$ 4.4 billion in five months (Saturday, July 14,2018)

Vietnam’s imports of goods from Thailand increased by 13.3 per cent year – on – year in the first five months of this year to over US$4.4 billion showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Vietnam domestic market commodity prices - July 13 (Friday, July 13,2018)

Following are domestic prices of Vietnam's key commodities.

  Vietnam dong, gold and interbank rates - July 13 (Friday, July 13,2018)

Here's a snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in the official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates at 0403 GMT.

  Vietnam’s exports of textiles, garment and fabric imports in first five months (Friday, July 13,2018)

In the first five months of 2018, Vietnam exports of textiles and garments; and imports of fabrics both saw growth, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Coal, oil and gas mining exceed six-month targets (Friday, July 13,2018)

Crude oil output reached 7.1 million tonnes in the first six months of this year and in doing so hit 54.3 per cent of the annual target.

  Ca Mau: Exports up 4.8 percent, mostly seafood (Friday, July 13,2018)

Exports from the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau rose by 4.8 percent in the first half of 2018 to 441 million USD, with aquatic products making up a majority of the total.