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.

  Vietnam pledges support for Philippine investors (Wednesday, January 31,2024)

The Vietnamese Government commits to accompanying and creating favourable conditions for Philippine enterprises to land successful, sustainable and long-term investment in Vietnam in accordance with the country’s regulations, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on January 30.

  Philippines - a high potential market for Vietnamese exports: office (Wednesday, January 31,2024)

Given its large population, diverse demand for goods and services, not too strict import standards, and production complementarities, the Philippines is a high potential market for Vietnamese exports, said the Trade Office of Vietnam in the archipelago nation.

  RoK firms seek to promote travel market in Vietnam (Tuesday, January 30,2024)

Lotte Duty Free and Modetour - tourism service businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Seoul on January 26 to strengthen joint marketing efforts toward promoting the tourism market in Vietnam.

  56 Vietnamese exhibitors participate in Ambiente Frankfurt 2024 (Tuesday, January 30,2024)

A total of 56 Vietnamese enterprises showcased their products at Ambiente 2024 - a leading exhibition fair on consumer goods and gifts in the world that is underway from January 27-30 in Frankfurt, Germany.

  Vietnam fully taps CPTPP to push agro-forestry-fishery exports (Tuesday, January 30,2024)

Vietnam has recorded tangible changes in agro-forestry-fishery exports thanks to preferential tariffs in trade with member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) after five years the trade pact took effect.

  56 Vietnamese exhibitors participate in Ambiente Frankfurt 2024 (Monday, January 29,2024)

A total of 56 Vietnamese enterprises showcased their products at Ambiente 2024 - a leading exhibition fair on consumer goods and gifts in the world that is underway from January 27-30 in Frankfurt, Germany.

  Special preferential import tariffs issued to boost Vietnam-Cambodia trade (Friday, January 26,2024)

The Government has issued Decree 5/2024/ND-CP on special preferential import tariffs for Cambodian goods as part of the implementation of the Vietnam-Cambodia trade promotion agreement for the 2023-2024 period.

  Vietnam, UAE speed up negotiation for comprehensive economic partnership agreement (Thursday, January 25,2024)

Officials from Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the UAE Ministry of Economy on January 24 agreed to speed up the negotiation for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) between the two countries.

  Vietnam, Germany boost cooperation in industry, trade, energy (Wednesday, January 24,2024)

The state visit to Vietnam by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected to create new momentum for Vietnam-Germany cooperation in key areas, including industry, trade and energy, Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, told Michael Kellner, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, in Hanoi on January 23.

  MoT asks VMA to support shipping container goods to Europe, America (Tuesday, January 23,2024)

Facing the rising cost of container shipping services to Europe and America, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) has just sent an official dispatch to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA) requesting support for businesses.

  Vietnamese, Hungarian PMs attend business forum (Monday, January 22,2024)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán attended a Vietnam-Hungary business forum in Budapest on January 19 (local time).

  Unpacking IPEF: Why the new trade bloc matters to Vietnam (Friday, January 19,2024)

Vietnam’s early engagement in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) highlights its proactive stance as one of the first countries to join the discussions initiated by the US in May 2022. However, the new mechanism and its relevance to Vietnam are yet to be widely known by the Vietnamese public.

  Prime Minister meets Swiss President, UNCTAD Secretary-General in Davos (Thursday, January 18,2024)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Swiss President Viola Amherd and Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Rebeca Grynspan in Davos, Switzerland, on January 17 (local time) on the sidelines of the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF-54).

  Netherlands, Australia help transform rice value chains in Mekong Delta (Wednesday, January 17,2024)

The Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV), in collaboration with related parties, on January 16 organised a workshop announcing the project ‘Transforming Rice Value Chains for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development in the Mekong Delta’ (TRVC).

  Vietnam, Indonesia eye stronger economic, trade ties (Monday, January 15,2024)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Indonesian President Joko Widodo co-chaired a high-level business dialogue in Hanoi on January 13 morning as part of the latter’s state visit to Vietnam.

  Australian Ambassador optimistic about cooperation potential with Vietnam (Wednesday, January 10,2024)

2023 marked the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties (1973-2023). In the past half a century, the two countries have cooperated in an increasingly extensive, intensive, and effective manner in multiple spheres. They will continue to expand cooperative ties through various projects in the future.

  European investors upbeat about Vietnam’s business landscape (Tuesday, January 9,2024)

Confidence among the European businesses operating in Vietnam is showing signs of resilience as the latest Business Confidence (BCI) from the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), conducted by Decision Lab, reached 46.3 points in the fourth quarter of 2023.

  UK Ambassador hails progress in cooperation with Vietnam (Monday, January 8,2024)

UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew has commended progress in cooperation between the two countries in a range of areas in his interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of New Year 2024.

  Manpower training crucial for foreign investment attraction (Monday, January 8,2024)

As foreign-invested businesses always need high-quality human resources to apply new technologies, training skilled manpower is believed to help Vietnam attract more foreign investment.

  RoK works to operate logistic centre in Vietnam (Monday, January 8,2024)

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) said on January 5 that it has kicked off a corporate body in Vietnam, paving the way for the operation of a logistics centre in the Southeast Asian country to support small- and medium-sized enterprises.