The journey of bringing bamboo roots to the world of 50-year-old artisans
After finding old bamboo roots once, artisan Huynh Phuong Do tinker and successfully sculpted shapes from that stump. Buddha-shaped bamboo roots – Hoi An’s “specialty” [...]
Tourists accept to drag suitcases and wait for an hour to eat Michelin bun cha, the restaurant mobilizes 10 workers and can’t serve it
Bun Cha Tuyet is usually crowded, but since being honored by Michelin, more and more guests from far away have visited. In the list of [...]
Gia Nghia-Chon Thanh Expressway to be developed under PPP
HCMC – Gia Nghia-Chon Thanh Expressway, a section of the North-South Expressway project in western Vietnam, will be constructed under the public-private partnership (PPP) format. The feasibility study for the expressway is currently under review by the authorities in Binh Phuoc Province, according
Steel prices in downward spiral
HCMC – Construction steel prices in Vietnam have continued to fall as demand has remained weak. Hoa Phat Group, which holds a 40% share of the nation’s construction steel market, now quotes rebar D10 CB300 at VND14.69 million per ton and rolled steel CB240 at VND14.49 million per ton, both down by
Summer trip in Dong Nai, Vietnam
Summer planning a trip to Dong Nai is a great idea, especially for travellers who like to explore nature, climb mountains, and trek.
South Korea becomes largest investor in Haiphong
HCMC – South Korea has invested nearly US$10 billion in Haiphong City, making it the largest investor in the port city of northern Vietnam. Le Tien Chau, secretary of the Haiphong City Party Committee, led a delegation to South Korea to attend a trade and investment promotion conference between
Resignation of All Board of Directors of Bamboo Airlines Vietnam
Bamboo Airlines Vietnam plans to replace its board of directors after the resignation of five current directors.
The US, EU, and China suddenly reduced imports; Vietnam's spearhead industry was in trouble
The US, EU, and China - the largest trading partners of Vietnam's seafood industry - suddenly reduced imports of this important staple product due to inflation, tight spending and reduced consumer demand.
Mexico represents 8th largest tuna import market of Vietnam
The first 4 months of 2023 saw Vietnam’s tuna exports to Mexico hit nearly US$7.4 million, up 44% over the same period from last year 2022, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers VASE
RCEP injects dynamism into China's foreign trade industry
Official data shows that from January to April this year, the total import and export volume between China and members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) hit 4.12 trillion yuan (about $576.06 billion), up 7.3 percent year on year, accounting for 30.9 percent of China's total
Southeast Asia Amidst US-China Economic Competition
Ann Marie Murphy is professor and director of the Center for Foreign Policy Studies at Seton Hall University. This piece was written for Perry World House's 2023 workshop "Economic Security and the Future of the Global Order in the Indo-Pacific."
New regulations create facilitation in the origin management of imported and exported goods
The Ministry of Finance has just issued Circular 33/2023/TT-BTC regulating the determination of origin of exported and imported goods. Circular 33 takes effect from July 15 and replaces circulars No. 38/2018/TT-BTC, 62/2019/TT-BTC, 47/2020/TT-BTC, and 07/2021/TT-BTC.