EFTA and Singapore hold fourth round of negotiations towards a Digital Economy Agreement
On 7 June 2023, delegations from the EFTA States and Singapore met via videoconference for the fourth round of negotiations toward a Digital Economy Agreement (DEA).
Vietnam intensifies regional linkages to boost green exports
Strengthening regional linkages and harnessing the strengths of each province and city is crucial to promoting sustainable and green exports, according to experts at a recent forum on the subject held in Ho Chi Minh City.
EVFTA provides impetus for Vietnam-Italy trade
Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Italy has grown thanks to positive effects of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). The trade deal brings many opportunities for increased presence of Vietnamese products in the Italian market.
Firms call for support as wood exports slump
Statistics of Viet Nam Timber and Forest Products Association (Viforest) showed that wood exports were estimated at US$4.7 billion in January – May, falling by nearly 30 per cent against the same period last year.
Vietnamese lychee, longan eye bigger market share in Singapor
The Vietnamese Trade Office in Singapore is working to promote the export of Vietnamese fruits, particularly longan and lychee, to Singapore
VND600 billion proposed for riverside embankments in HCMC
HCMC – The Transport Department of HCMC has proposed using VND600 billion from the municipal budget to construct three embankment projects to address riverbank landslides. The Can Giuoc, Cho Dem, and Saigon embankment projects are among 11 projects submitted by the department to the HCMC People’s
First fresh lychee batch exported to China by rail
For the first time a shipment of 30 tonnes of fresh lychees from Luc Ngan district in the northern province of Bac Giang has been exported to China via the Kep international intermodal rail terminal.
Construction Ministry to aid real estate market recovery
HCMC – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Construction to assist in revitalizing the long-dormant real estate market, as current reports indicate that only 30-40% of property brokerages are able to remain operational. During the Government meeting held in May, the
EU relaxes food safety requirements for Vietnamese instant noodles
HCMC – Starting from June 27, Vietnamese instant noodles exported to the European Union (EU) will no longer require food safety inspection certificates issued by authorized agencies in Vietnam. On June 7, the EU made amendments to Regulation 2019/1973, which governs emergency measures for
Electricity shortage in northern Vietnam eases
HCMC – The electricity supply in the northern region of the country has improved as technical glitches in several power plants have been resolved. Since June 10, Thai Binh 2 thermal power plant has resumed normal operations, generating an average of eight million kWh per day. Another thermal power
Vietnamese businesses need more electricity to recover production
Struggling to get orders in the general situation of "hungry orders, lack of capital", businesses are now afraid of not delivering on time because of a lack of electricity. Thus, Vietnamese businesses need more electricity to recover production.
70 Michelin-honored Vietnamese restaurants and eateries in 2023 (Part 2)
Following part 1, part 2 will continue to list delicious and prestigious Vietnamese restaurants and shops honored by Michelin in 2023.