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.
Major economic centers see edge blunter in 2022 PCI rankings
HCMC – Four out of the country’s five centrally-governed cities saw significant drops in competitiveness rankings in the 18th Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) report, which was released yesterday, April 11. Danang City saw its PCI plunging five notches to the 9th place, while Can Tho tumbled
Deputy PM urges anti-dust measures at Long Thanh airport project
HCMC – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has requested the relevant parties to expedite measures to prevent red soil dust at the Long Thanh airport project from impacting the nearby residential areas. A meeting chaired by the deputy PM was held on April 11 to cope with issues arising in the
Over one million phone numbers face deactivation
HCMC – Around 1.2 million mobile phone numbers blocked from making calls, sending text messages or use the Internet since March 31 will be deactivated if their data is not updated within four days. An additional 394,000 phone users updated their information and got their phone numbers verified
VAT cut proposed to prop up economy
HCMC – The Tax Policy Department under the Ministry of Finance has proposed revising down the value-added tax (VAT) from 10% to 8% for certain goods and services to boost consumption and economic growth. The department proposed two options for the VAT reduction in a draft resolution for the
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.
President Thuong’s Laos visit helps boost bilateral ties
HCMC – Vietnam’s State President Vo Van Thuong’s official visit to Laos will help bolster bilateral ties between Vietnam and Laos. President Thuong took part in 18 activities in the Lao capital of Vientiane, thus creating a new impetus for bilateral cooperation and contributing to executing the
U.S. State Secretary Blinken set to visit Vietnam this week
HCMC – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Vietnam at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son from April 14 to 16. The Vietnam visit is expected to promote bilateral relations as the two countries are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-U.S.