Vietnam's agricultural products face more difficulties in export to China
Vietnam's agricultural product exports to China are facing increasing difficulties due to tightening export requirements, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
Unpacked: UK-Vietnam Trade and the CPTPP
From Brexit to the CPTPP, the road has been long for the United Kingdom, but the final outcome should see the country’s trade ties with Vietnam become stronger than before.
Meeting “green” standards promotes export growth
Green growth, green development, and circular economy are becoming global trends. This development trend has been forming new "rules of the game" on trade and investment.
Increased demand for imported machinery
In order to increase production capacity as well as improve product quality, many enterprises have to import machinery and equipment from abroad. They want to be created favourable conditions for the import of this equipment.
The Chinese market's prospects go hand in hand with competition
In the first quarter, many markets experienced a deep decline, but China is still the brightest market, with high expectations for orders in the coming quarters. However, competitive pressure is also great because exporters and traders from many countries also focus on this market after opening.
The reason why Hoi An decided to charge the entrance fee of tourists who go to Ancient Town
Only more than 40% of visitors to Hoi An old town bought tickets which caused losses, while the cost of preservation and human resources is large, so the authority works closely in selling entrance tickets.
Vietnamese pangasius is popular in many markets
The Chinese market and some countries are attracted by Vietnamese pangasius products because of their good prices. Pangasius exports in March and April 2023 are expected to increase gradually compared to the first months of the year.
ASEAN Maintains Target to Double Intra-Region Trade, Investment
Regional economic bloc ASEAN is still on the path to materialize the target of doubling trade and investment values among its member states despite global uncertainties due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn said in a recent interview with Jakarta-based
Tan Hiep Phat Owner Tran Qui Thanh Arrested
Tran Qui Thanh, CEO of Tan Hiep Phat Beverage Group, and his two daughters Tran Uyen Phuong and Tran Ngoc Bich, have been prosecuted. The decision to temporarily detain Thanh (70 years old) and Uyen Phuong (42 years old) for the crime of "Abusing trust to appropriate property" was signed
Bamboo Airlines approached breakeven in the first quarter, with debt still present
Bamboo Airways announced a positive business situation in the first quarter of 2023 with the result nearly reaching the break-even point. The airline also aims to be profitable in the next two years and list it in the next year if shareholders approve the plan to issue shares privately.
UAE-Israel Cepa comes into force
The landmark free-trade agreement that the UAE and Israel enforced from April 1, 2023 following the signing of the Customs Cooperation Agreement two weeks ago has set the stage for a spectacular boom in the two-way trade and economic cooperation by unlocking immense market opportunities.
ESG game changer for firms seeking customers and funds
About 80 per cent of firms in Viet Nam have made ESG commitments or plans to do so soon. This move is primarily driven by the demands of consumers, employees, and investors.
WTO head: Africa should not miss out on the green mineral boom
It is imperative for the continent to overcome barriers to intra-African trade, grow more of its own food and find ways to process its raw materials in place, says WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
OECD predicts SE Asian growth to decline
Economic growth in Southeast Asia is forecast to drop from 5.6% in 2022 to 4.6% this year, pressured by weaker demand as the global economy slows, says the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Efforts exerted to promote sustainable growth
The difficulties of the economy were revealed in the first quarter of 2023. However, the growth prospect of the Vietnamese economy will recover strongly in the second half of 2023. Facing the general difficulties of the global economy, the growth dynamics of the Vietnamese economy have changed.
Textile, garment industry ready to return to busier times in new circumstances
After experiencing lackluster days earlier this year with a sharp fall in the number of orders from foreign partners, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is preparing to return to the international race in new, more stable circumstances.
