Vietnam dong, gold and interbank rates - May 24 (Thursday, May 24,2018)

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 0411 GMT.

  Viet Nam exports 3-coloured mangos to Australia (Thursday, May 24,2018)

The southern province of An Giang has exported 5.4 tonnes of three-coloured mangoes to Australia for the first time, reported the provincial People’s Committee.

  Paper sector unfolds into domestic market (Thursday, May 24,2018)

Domestic paper production has been relatively stable from the beginning of the year, with the sector producing more than 1.18 tons of different types of paper over the first four months of 2018, a year-on-year rise of 60%, according to the Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association (VPPA).

  FDI sector significantly contributes to Vietnam’s economy (Thursday, May 24,2018)

The foreign direct investment (FDI) sector has become an important part in Vietnam’s economy, with remarkable contributions to the country’s socio-economic development.

  HCM City woos Japanese investors in different spheres (Thursday, May 24,2018)

Ho Chi Minh City calls on Japanese businesses to step up investments in industry, agriculture and tourism in the southern metropolis, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Huynh Cach Mang.

  Exports of telephones and components increased over 32% (Thursday, May 24,2018)

Vietnam earned nearly US$ 16.08 billion from exports of telephones and components in the first four months of this year, increased by 32.4 per cent over the same period last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Exports of crude oil to China and Singapore fell (Thursday, May 24,2018)

Vietnam’s exports of crude oil totaled 1.22 million tons worth of $ 649.16 million in the first four months of this year, down by 40.1 per cent in quantity and 25.7 per cent in value compared with the same period last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Viet Nam’s GDP projected to grow 7% in 2018 (Thursday, May 24,2018)

Viet Nam’s economy could grow by 7.02 per cent in 2018 under a high growth rate scenario, according to the National Center for Socio-Economic Information and Forecast (NCIF).

  US hikes tariffs on Chinese steel exported via Vietnam (Wednesday, May 23,2018)

The U.S. government has hiked import tariffs on some steel imports from Vietnam that they said originated in China and evaded anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

  Vietnam dong, gold and interbank rates - May 23 (Wednesday, May 23,2018)

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 0509 GMT.

  Exports of pepper totaled over US$ 307 million in four months (Wednesday, May 23,2018)

Vietnam exported 86,800 tons of pepper worth of US$ 307.1 million in the first four months of this year, increased sharply by 13.8 per cent in quantity but decreased by 34 per cent in value over the same period last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Imports of fertilizer increased in first four months (Wednesday, May 23,2018)

Vietnam imported 1.4 million tons of fertilizer worth of US$ 405.9 million in the first four months of this year, down by 9.5 per cent in quantity and 4.5 per cent in value over the same period last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  CPI likely to reduce in May (Wednesday, May 23,2018)

The Price Management Department could see a slight reduction in the consumer price index (CPI) in May against last month without too many unexpected fluctuations in prices of essential goods.

  New decree expected to halt temporary import violations (Wednesday, May 23,2018)

Goods temporarily imported for re-export can be kept in Viet Nam for no more than 60 days from the date of completion of customs formalities, according to a new Governmental decree.

  VN-Index nosedives to under 1,000 points in gloomy atmosphere (Wednesday, May 23,2018)

A gloomy atmosphere spread across the stock market on May 22 when all groups of stocks fell, forcing VN-Index to tumble to below 1,000 points.

  Vietnam reports significant growth of seafood exports to Russia (Tuesday, May 22,2018)

Vietnam's export of seafood to Russia has increased exponentially year-to-date, the Vietnam's Association of Seafood Producers and Exporters said on Monday.

  Vietnam dong, gold and interbank rates - May 22 (Tuesday, May 22,2018)

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 0401 GMT.

  Exports and imports of iron and steel in the first four months of 2018 (Tuesday, May 22,2018)

In the first four months of this year, Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel increased sharply while the imports of iron and steel saw decrease, according to the figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Viet Nam’s export turnover exceeds US$80bn (Tuesday, May 22,2018)

As of May 15, Viet Nam’s export turnover reached US$82.63 billion, a year-on-year increase of 18.7 per cent, according to the statistics of the General Department of Viet Nam Customs.

  EU tops exports of Viet Nam shrimp (Tuesday, May 22,2018)

The European Union (EU) market was the largest export market of Vietnamese shrimp in the first quarter of this year, according to Viet Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

  Vietnam’s economy sees signs of steady growth (Tuesday, May 22,2018)

The national economy is displaying signs of stable growth, according to a government report presented by Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh at the 14th-tenure National Assembly’s fifth session, which opened in Hanoi on May 21.

  Italian coffee producers highly evaluate Vietnamese coffee beans (Tuesday, May 22,2018)

Italian coffee producers highly evaluated Vietnamese coffee beans as they are essential ingredients of their products, Mario Vicentini from Comunicaffe International, an Italian daily newspaper about coffee, told Vietnam News Agency reporters at Milano Coffee Festival.

  Korean firms expand investments in Vietnam (Tuesday, May 22,2018)

The Republic of Korea (RoK) poured 2.32 billion USD in Vietnam in the first four months of 2018, making up nearly 30 percent of the inflow of investment in the Southeast Asian country.

  Auto imports drop sharply last week (Tuesday, May 22,2018)

A total of 231 cars worth 10.2 million USD were imported to the Vietnamese market over the past week, reported the General Department of Customs.

  Exports of wood and furniture saw good signs (Monday, May 21,2018)

By the end of April, Vietnam has earned US$ 2.6 billion from exports of wood and furniture, increased by 19.3 per cent over the same period last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Exports to India rocket in Q1 (Monday, May 21,2018)

Viet Nam’s exports to India in the first three months of 2018 reached US$1.568 billion, up 111% (or US$743.19 million) against the same period last year, according to Viet Nam’s trade representative office in India.

  Vietnam dong, gold and interbank rates - May 21 (Monday, May 21,2018)

Following is a snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in the official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates at 0401 GMT.

  Exports of iron and steel increased sharply in four months (Monday, May 21,2018)

Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel in the first four months of this year increased sharply by 43.4 per cent in quantity and 61.4 per cent in value compared with the same period last year to 1.91 million tons worth of $ 1.41 billion, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Vietnam’s seafood makes great strides for removal of EU yellow card (Monday, May 21,2018)

Vietnam’s seafood has doubled great efforts to encourage the European Commission (EC) to withdraw its ‘yellow card’ warning and focused on developing a sustainable seafood industry for the future.

  Vietnam’s farm products exported to Thailand (Monday, May 21,2018)

Wholesale supermarket MM Mega Market Vietnam has exported more than 100 tonnes of Vietnamese agricultural products to Thailand for selling through 700 Big C malls, where the two retailers share a parent.