PM’s activities in Switzerland to enhance bilateral economic, trade ties (Tuesday, January 21,2025)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance at the upcoming 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and his bilateral activities in Switzerland are expected to open up various opportunities in trade between the two countries.

  Swiss-Viet Economic Forum helps boost bilateral collaboration (Friday, January 17,2025)

The Swiss-Viet Economic Forum (SVEF) set goals for 2025, focusing on continuing to serve as a bridge to strengthen economic and cultural relations between the two countries at an event on January 15 to celebrate the first anniversary of its establishment.

  Makara Capital urged to help Vietnam build international financial centres (Thursday, January 16,2025)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 15 for Ali Ijaz Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore-based Makara Capital, urging the group to support Vietnam in developing international financial centres.

  Vietnam, US cooperate in developing sustainable industry toward net-zero (Wednesday, January 15,2025)

A workshop themed US-Vietnam Getting to Net-Zero: Roadmap to Sustainable Industrial Development was held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 14 by the US Commercial Service in the city, in partnership with the International Financial Centre (IFC) and Saigon Tel.

  Vietnam, Russia enjoying thriving trade ties: Russian official (Tuesday, January 14,2025)

Vietnam and Russia have witnessed remarkable trade and economic ties over the recent past, with trade volume showing robust growth despite global headwinds, according to Deputy Minister of Russian Economic Development Vladimir Ilichev.

  Trade, investment cooperation - important pillar in Vietnam-UK ties (Monday, January 13,2025)

Vietnam and the UK have identified trade and investment cooperation as an important pillar of their Strategic Partnership and will step up measures to ramp up economic cooperation in the coming time.

  Vietnam braces for changes under new US administration (Friday, January 10,2025)

Vietnam, an emerging leader in Asia, must proactively adapt to potential shifts in trade dynamics resulting from the policies of the new US administration, speakers said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on January 8.

  Vietnam, US navigate challenges, opportunities in trade (Thursday, January 9,2025)

As the US prepares for a power transition, the future of Vietnam-US trade cooperation hangs in the balance, filled with both opportunities and challenges, heard a recent seminar co-hosted by the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC), the US-Vietnam Business Council, and the Institute for Vietnam Initiatives (IVI) on January 8.

  Vietnam maintains position as RoK’s third largest trading partner (Wednesday, January 8,2025)

Vietnam continued solidifying its position as the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s third-largest trading partner in 2024, trailing only China and the US, marking the third consecutive year of the significant trade relationship

  Greater efforts to be made for stronger cooperation with European-American market (Tuesday, January 7,2025)

The European-American Market Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will continue keeping a close watch on the situation and policy changes in countries in the region, while intensifying policy and market research and exploring opportunities to boost economic - trade cooperation between Vietnam and the nations.

  Vietnam logs in to global semiconductor supply chain (Monday, January 6,2025)

Leading global technology corporations are making strategic moves to shift supply chains, establish research centres, and expand investments in Vietnam, presenting a tremendous opportunity for the country to strengthen its semiconductor industry by adopting the strategy of "standing on the shoulders of giants."

  India launches anti-dumping investigation on nylon yarn imports from Vietnam (Friday, January 3,2025)

India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into nylon filament yarn imported from China and Vietnam, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam reported.

  Soc Trang sets 1.9 billion USD export target for 2025 (Thursday, January 2,2025)

The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang aims to achieve export value of over 1.9 billion USD in 2025 by boosting production and processing of key products such as seafood, high-quality rice, fruits, and garments.

  Vietnam, Canada have opportunity to cooperate in nuclear power: former Canadian Deputy PM (Tuesday, December 31,2024)

Nuclear power is one of the priority areas where Canada and Vietnam can cooperate, and both sides have a good opportunity to share this technology and build nuclear reactors to provide their economies with clean, zero-emission energy, according to Jean Charest, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and former Premier of Québec.

  Vietnam, RoK sign mutual recognition agreement on authorised economic operator (Friday, December 27,2024)

The General Department of Vietnam Customs and the Republic of Korea (RoK) Customs Service have signed a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) on authorised economic operator (AEO).

  Coconut exports expected to exceed 1 billion USD in 2024 (Thursday, December 26,2024)

From only 180 million USD in export turnover in 2010, coconut exports reached more than 900 million USD in 2023 and are expected to exceed 1 billion USD in 2024.

  Export of goods: Need to improve internal strength (Wednesday, December 25,2024)

In 11 months of 2024, goods exports grew by double digits. FTAs actively support businesses. By increasing internal strength, businesses will increase turnover.

  Vietnam – Italy trade cooperation promises bright prospects in 2025: Trade counsellor (Tuesday, December 24,2024)

Trade cooperation between Vietnam and Italy in 2025 is expected to see many promising opportunities and favourable conditions for stronger growth, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Italy Duong Phuong Thao has said.

  In 2024, leather and footwear exports reach a target with over 26 billion USD (Monday, December 23,2024)

In 2024, leather and footwear industry reach a target with over 26 billion USD in export turnover, an increase of 10% compared to 2023. Many brands prioritize choosing Vietnam as a production base.

  Vietnam sees growing number of Chinese investors: forum (Thursday, December 19,2024)

With sustained economic growth over years, Vietnam continues to impress and attract an increasing number of Chinese investors, participants said at an investment and trade forum between Ho Chi Minh City and China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) in the southern economic hub on December 17.

  Dong Nai moves to carry out cooperation programme with Cuban province (Tuesday, December 17,2024)

The People's Committee of Dong Nai has issued a plan to implement the friendship cooperation programme between this southern province and Pinar del Rio province of Cuba.

  Int'l rankings reflect impressive Vietnam's economic, social progress: Australian expert (Monday, December 16,2024)

Vietnam's economy has continued to perform strongly in 2024, evidenced by the latest Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook, which highlights Vietnam’s impressive economic performance, said Hal Hill, an emeritus professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University.

  Vietnam exported more than 1.57 million tonnes of fertilizers of all kinds in 11 months of 2024 (Friday, December 13,2024)

In 11 months, Vietnam exported over 1.57 million tonnes of fertilizers, equivalent to nearly 644.46 million USD, up 13.7% in volume, up 11.6% in turnover over the same period.

  Over 300 companies participate in ASEAN Ceramics & Stone 2024 fair (Thursday, December 12,2024)

The ASEAN Ceramics & Stone 2024 exhibition, showcasing machinery, equipment, and materials for the ceramics and stone industries, opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 11.

  Japanese expert optimistic about Vietnam’s industrial development prospect (Wednesday, December 11,2024)

Funabashi Gaku, a senior advisor at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has made an encouraging assessment about Vietnam’s industrial development prospect and insights into the country’s economic transformation.

  Fresh fruits and vegetables from Vietnam: Many opportunities for export to Swedish market (Tuesday, December 10,2024)

Sweden is considered a potential market for fresh fruits from Vietnam as demand for importing this product has been increasing recently.

  Vietnamese Government, US chip giant NVIDIA sign cooperation agreement (Friday, December 6,2024)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and President and CEO of NVIDIA Jensen Huang on December 5 witnessed the signing of an cooperation agreement between the Government of Vietnam and the US chip giant on the establishment of an artificial intelligence (AI) research and development centre and an AI data center in Vietnam.

  Vietnam ranks in top 11 largest exporters globally (Thursday, December 5,2024)

From being a minor exporter prior to 2013, Vietnam rose to number eleven in the global rankings of top exporters by 2023, emerging as a surprise player in global trade.

  2024 Vietnam Business Day opens shop in Japan (Wednesday, December 4,2024)

The Vietnam Business Association in Japan (VJBA) on December 3 held the 2024 Vietnam Business Day with the theme “Shared Vision, Shared Success".

  Vietnam, RoK expand tourism cooperation (Tuesday, December 3,2024)

The Asia Tourism Development Institute (ATI) and the Korea Tourism Management Association organised a conference in Hanoi on November 30 to promote tourism, trade, and education cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).