Cashew exports increased in first half of 2018 (Friday, July 20,2018)

Vietnam earned US$1.7 billion from exports of 175,078 tons of cashew nuts in the first six months of this year, increased by 15.7 per cent in quantity and 15.4 per cent in value over the same period last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Petrol imports increased sharply (Friday, July 20,2018)

Vietnam imported 7.07 million tons of petrol worth of US$4.66 billion in the first six months of this year, increased by 11.5 per cent in quantity and 40.4 per cent in value compared with the same period last year, showed the preliminary statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Cassava exports fall in volume as value rises (Friday, July 20,2018)

Exports of cassava and tapioca products are estimated at 200,000 tons with a value of US$92 million in June, bringing the total exports over six months to 1.5 million tons worth US$560 million, down 24.6% in volume but a rise of 12.3% in value, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

  Dong Nai attracts nearly 980 mln USD in FDI over seven months (Friday, July 20,2018)

The southern province of Dong Nai attracted nearly 980 million USD of foreign investment so far this year, equal to 97 percent of its target for the whole year, according to the provincial Department of Planning and Investment.

  Rice export sees huge opportunities from traditional markets (Friday, July 20,2018)

Vietnam’s rice export has posted remarkable figures in the first half of 2018, and the sector expects business to get better in the remaining months of the year as the country’s traditional rice markets are increasing import.

  Impacts of US-China trade war on Vietnam’s garment, footwear industries (Friday, July 20,2018)

Vietnam’s key commodities, including apparel, leather, and footwear, are forecast to be hurt by the US-China trade war, which began on July 6 when the US imposed new tariffs on a majority of Chinese imports into the country, worth nearly 34 billion USD.

  Vietnam dong, gold and interbank rates - July 19 (Thursday, July 19,2018)

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 0412 GMT.

  Imports of goods from Japan, Thailand and Malaysia saw growth (Thursday, July 19,2018)

Vietnam’s imports of goods from several Asian countries such as Japan, Thailand and Malaysia saw growth in the first five months of this year.

  Crude oil exports fell nearly 51% in first half of 2018 (Thursday, July 19,2018)

Vietnam exported 1.88 million tons of crude oil worth of US$1.05 billion in the first six months of this year, decreased sharply by 50.9 per cent in quantity and 31.4 per cent in value over the same period last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Vietnam imports 60 percent of potatoes for processing (Thursday, July 19,2018)

Vietnam’s factories need some 180,000 tonnes of potatoes for processing a year, but domestic production currently meets only 40 percent of demand, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

  Ministry sets inflation target of below 3.9 percent in H2 (Thursday, July 19,2018)

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) must apply measures to curb year-on-year inflation in 2018 at below 3.7-3.9 percent, said Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue.

  VN-Index rises over 21 points (Thursday, July 19,2018)

The VN-Index of the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) rose 21.12 points on July 18, with 223.9 million shares worth over 4.9 trillion VND (211 million USD) traded.

  China accounted for over 70% total fruit and vegetable exports (Thursday, July 19,2018)

Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables were estimated at US$1.99 billion in the first six months of this year, increased by 19.2 per cent over the same period last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Vietnam’s seafood exports totaled US$3.97 billion in first half of 2018 (Wednesday, July 18,2018)

Vietnam’s exports of seafood increased 10.9 per cent year – on – year in the first six months of this year to US$3.97 billion, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  Vietnam dong, gold and interbank rates - July 18 (Wednesday, July 18,2018)

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.

  Can Tho City seeks investment for 54 projects worth $5.4 billion (Wednesday, July 18,2018)

Can Tho City will call for VND124 trillion (US$5.4 billion) investment to finance 54 projects at a conference to be held on August 9-10.

  Sharp decline in crude oil exports (Wednesday, July 18,2018)

Vietnam exported 1.88 million tons of crude oil worth US$1.05 billion during the first half of this year, down 50.9% in volume and 31.4% in value against the corresponding period of last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

  Vietnam eyes stronger export of aquatic products to Brazil (Wednesday, July 18,2018)

Vietnam has become one of the three largest white-fleshed fish suppliers for Brazil, with the export value of Tra fish to the market reaching 104.7 million USD in 2017, up 54 percent against 2016.

  Vietnam-Malaysia trade up 21.15 pct in first half of 2018 (Wednesday, July 18,2018)

Two-way trade value of Vietnam and Malaysia in the January-June period this year expanded 21.15 percent on a yearly basis to more than 5.84 billion USD, according to statistics of the Vietnamese trade office in Malaysia.

  Exports to Myanmar saw growth (Wednesday, July 18,2018)

Vietnam’s exports of goods to Myanmar reached US$305.8 million in the first five months of this year, increased by 26.78 per cent over the same period last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.

  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 goods from Malaysia increased (Tuesday, July 17,2018)

Vietnam imported US$3.24 billion worth of goods from Malaysia in the first five months of this year, increased by 44.7 per cent over the same period last year, showed the statistics figures of the General Department of Customs.