Norway pledges NOK 20 million to support sustainable economic growth in LDCs through EIF (Monday, February 12,2024)

The government of Norway has contributed CHF 1.2 million (NOK 14.7 million) to help least-developed countries (LDCs) sustain the progress they have achieved with the support of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF). This is the first instalment of the NOK 20 million (approximately CHF 1.7 million) that Norway has pledged to the newly established EIF Interim Facility, which has been set up to bridge the gap between the end of Phase Two of the EIF and the establishment of a new multilateral support mechanism for LDCs.

  Vietnamese fruits promoted in Berlin exhibition (Sunday, February 11,2024)

Vietnamese fruits have been introduced at the Fruit Logistica, the world's largest fruit and vegetable exhibition in the world, which is underway in Berlin from February 7-9.

  Lao Cai ensures smooth cross-border trade during Tet (Wednesday, February 7,2024)

Customs officials will be on duty to ensure smooth flow of goods via Lao Cai Border Gate in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai during Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, head of the province’s economic zone authority Vuong Quoc Vinh said on February 6.

  Vietnam remains RoK’s third trade partner in 2023 (Tuesday, February 6,2024)

Vietnam remained the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s third-largest trade partner for the second straight year in 2023, data showed.

  Vietnam, China see surge in border trade, with more to come (Monday, February 5,2024)

Trade activities between Vietnam and China have been busy since the beginning of 2024, with a series of border gates reopened and upgraded.

  Vietnam to cash in on FTAs, trade promotions to boost exports (Monday, February 5,2024)

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will capitalise on signed free trade agreements (FTAs) to diversify markets, step up trade promotions and shift to exports through official channels with a view to gaining 377 billion USD in export revenue this year.

  Thai Binh emerges as magnet for domestic, foreign investors (Friday, February 2,2024)

Last year, the northern province of Thai Binh became one of the five biggest recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) for the first time, an achievement attributed to its flexible and creative moves and strongly reformed measures to support investors.

  Real estate in Vietnam attractive to FDI, foreigners (Thursday, February 1,2024)

Real estate has emerged as the biggest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in January while foreigners now also have great demand for property in Vietnam, statistics show.

  Vietnam strives to increase competitiveness for agricultural exports to US (Thursday, February 1,2024)

There is great potential for Vietnam to increase its agricultural, forestry, and aquatic exports to the US, particularly when the quality and competitiveness of its products are improved.

  Vietnamese, Swedish state audit agencies beef up collaboration (Thursday, February 1,2024)

A delegation of the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) led by Deputy Auditor General Bui Quoc Dung visited the Swedish National Audit Office (NAO) on January 29-30 after attending the 22nd meeting of the Working Group on Environmental Auditing (WGEA) of the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) in Finland.