Vietnam, Canada look to boost trade cooperation (Thursday, March 28,2024)

The Vietnam – Canada Economic Joint Committee opened its second meeting in Hanoi on March 27, looking to enhance trade and investment collaboration.

  Binh Duong province seeks cooperation opportunities with Australian partners (Wednesday, March 27,2024)

Investment opportunities in Vietnam’s southern province of Binh Duong were introduced to Australian businesses at a workshop in Sydney city on March 25.

  Forum looks to promote Vietnam – Canada economic ties via CPTPP (Tuesday, March 26,2024)

A Vietnam – Canada business forum was held in Hanoi on March 25, aiming to enhance the bilateral economic relations via the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

  Vietnam, Netherlands strengthen agricultural cooperation (Friday, March 22,2024)

Vietnamese and Dutch experts compared notes on scientific, technological and financial solutions to boost sustainable agricultural development and respond to climate change in the Mekong Delta at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21.

  US newswire sees positive signs in Vietnamese stock market (Thursday, March 21,2024)

Vietnam stocks are among the best performers in Southeast Asia to start 2024, and the VanEck Vietnam ETF (VNM) is participating in the rally, reported the US’s etftrends.com on March 19.

  Hanoi, Vientiane expand business cooperation (Wednesday, March 20,2024)

Hanoi and Vientiane have signed cooperation documents within the framework of the working trip by Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Committee and head of the National Assembly deputies' delegation of Hanoi Dinh Tien Dung to the capital of Laos in mid-March.

  Vietnam, US strengthen trade relations (Tuesday, March 19,2024)

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang had a meeting with Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative (USTR) for Southeast Asia and the Pacific Sarah Elleman, within the framework of Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan’s recent working visit to the US.

  Mini Thailand Week to take place in Quang Ninh this month (Monday, March 18,2024)

High-quality products of Thailand will be showcased at Mini Thailand Week 2024 in the northern province of Quang Ninh from March 28 to 31.

  RoK’s Gyeongbuk, Chungbuk firms engage in business talks in Hanoi (Thursday, March 14,2024)

Nearly 100 one-on-one business meetings between Vietnamese importers and enterprises from Gyeongbuk and Chungbuk provinces of the Republic of Korea (RoK) have been arranged during a recent trade exchange programme in Hanoi, said the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Hanoi (KOTRA Hanoi).

  Scholar analyses why US should recognise Vietnam as market economy (Wednesday, March 13,2024)

The newly elevated relationship between Vietnam and the US to the comprehensive strategic partnership not only deepens the two countries’ diplomatic relations but translates as an opportunity for Washington to upgrade Vietnam’s recognition as a market economy, said James Borton - a non-resident senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute (FPI) of the Johns Hopkins University’s Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

  Vietnam, New Zealand eye further trade growth (Wednesday, March 13,2024)

Economic and trade ties between Vietnam and New Zealand have developed continuously since the upgrade of bilateral ties to strategic partnership in September 2009, and the upcoming visit to New Zealand by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is an occasion for leaders of both countries to discuss orientations to further consolidate political trust and multifaceted cooperation.

  Vietnam, Japan promote financial cooperation (Wednesday, March 13,2024)

A delegation from the Finance Ministry led by Minister Ho Duc Phoc on March 11 had a working session with Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and representatives from Japanese partners to promote bilateral financial cooperation.

  Vietnam, New Zealand reinforce all-round ties, eye new level of relations (Monday, March 11,2024)

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon co-chaired a press conference following their talks in Wellington on March 11 morning, saying they agreed to promote all-round cooperation to raise the two countries’ relations to a new height.

  Vietnam’s financial market favoured by RoK investors (Saturday, March 9,2024)

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance and State Securities Commission (SSC) organised a financial investment promotion conference in the Republic of Korea (RoK) themed "Vietnam - Investment Destination" in Seoul on March 7.

  Da Nang calls for TheCityUK’s support in int’l financial centre building (Thursday, March 7,2024)

Standing Vice Chairman of the Da Nang city People's Committee Ho Ky Minh on March 6 called on TheCityUK, the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services, to coordinate with the Vietnamese central locality in building an international financial centre (IFC) there as soon as possible.

  Vietnamese enterprises attend Foodex Japan 2024 (Wednesday, March 6,2024)

As many as 22 Vietnamese enterprises are showcasing their products at Foodex Japan 2024, one of the largest international food and beverage exhibitions in Asia, which kicked off in Tokyo, Japan on March 5.

  Vietnam-Australia trade ties expected to grow further (Tuesday, March 5,2024)

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Australia is expected to create new momentum for the bilateral relations, including their trade ties.

  Vietnamese coffee promoted in Algeria (Monday, March 4,2024)

The Trade Office of Vietnam in Algeria on March 2 coordinated with the Bab Ezzouar Commercial Centre in Algiers to organise an event to promote Vietnamese coffee products.

  Vietnam to join conference on global agricultural supply chain connection (Friday, March 1,2024)

Vietnamese businesses operating in agriculture will attend the Agricultural Supply Chain Asia conference (ASCA) co-hosted by the US Grains Council, the US Wheat Associates, and the US Soybean Export Council from March 18 – 20, according to the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD) under the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

  Chinese daily affirms attractiveness of Vietnam’s investment environment (Thursday, February 29,2024)

The International Business Daily, the mouthpiece of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, recently posted an article highly valuing Vietnam’s investment and business environment, especially its efforts in and results of attracting foreign investment in recent times and future prospects.

  USABC President optimistic about US-Vietnam cooperation potential (Monday, February 26,2024)

The potential of cooperation between Vietnamese and US businesses this year has been increasingly enhanced, especially since the two countries upgraded bilateral relations to a Comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable last September, said President of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) Ted Osius.

  Argentinian businesses hail investment environment in Vietnam (Wednesday, February 14,2024)

Argentina's newspaper La Nacion has run an article highlighting the business climate in Vietnam and encouraging the country's firms to explore the Southeast Asian market.

  Middle East the fourth largest importer of Vietnamese tuna: Association (Wednesday, February 14,2024)

The Middle East has become the fourth largest importer of Vietnamese tuna, behind only the US, the EU, and the CPTPP market, accounting for nearly 10% of Vietnam’s total tuna export turnover, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has said.

  New regulations to remove bottlenecks for OV real estate investment (Wednesday, February 14,2024)

The newly approved Land Law, Housing Law, and Law on Real Estate Business, which will take effect from 2025, are expected to create more favourable conditions for Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in owning and trading real estate, according to experts.

  Vietnam's FDI forecast to remain strong through 2024 (Wednesday, February 14,2024)

The year 2024 continues to look good for Vietnam’s foreign investment attraction, as right from the beginning of this year, the country has attracted a host of projects.

  DG Okonjo-Iweala on MC13: “We are going to get it done” (Wednesday, February 14,2024)

Speaking at a special meeting of the WTO’s General Council on 14 February, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala acknowledged the challenges members face in securing a package of outcomes for the organization’s upcoming 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi but said she was confident members would be able to deliver.

  Barbados, Dominica, Senegal, Uruguay formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (Wednesday, February 14,2024)

Four more WTO members — Barbados, Dominica, Senegal, and Uruguay — deposited their instruments of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 14 February 2024. Ambassador Matthew Wilson of Barbados, Acting High Commissioner Janet Charles of Dominica, Ambassador Coly Seck of Senegal and Ambassador Alvaro Moerzinger Pagani of Uruguay presented the instruments of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

  Border gate of Bac Luan 2 Bridge resumes operations after Tet early (Tuesday, February 13,2024)

The border gate of Bac Luan 2 Bridge in Mong Cai city, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, resumed customs clearance after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday on February 12, five days early.

  RoK’s fashion brand Nerdy wants to expand foothold in Vietnam (Tuesday, February 13,2024)

Street style fashion brand Nerdy of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s cosmetic and clothing company APR on February 11 announced its plan to expand operation in Vietnam, with the opening of more stores in this market.

  TRIPS Council finalizes preparations for MC13 (Tuesday, February 13,2024)

At a meeting of the Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) on 13 February, WTO members adopted two reports that the Council Chair, Ambassador Pimchanok Pitfield of Thailand, had developed to complete work in Geneva as much as possible before ministers gather in Abu Dhabi on 26-29 February for the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13).