Durian exports likely to reach US$1 billion this year
The export turnover of Vietnamese durians this year is likely to hit around US$1, according to Dang Phuc Nguyen, general secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit).
Vietnam's seafood exports hardest hit amid reduced global demand
While Vietnam’s export of several key agro-forestry-aquatic products endured a sharp drop of 14.40 percent on-year in the first quarter of 2023, seafood exports were hardest hit with the on-year fall of 29 percent.
Exports face plenty of challenges in year ahead
Inflation is still high in many countries, leading to the trend of monetary tightening and interest rates which are expected to continue to increase in the first half of the year.
Shrimp industry optimises advantages for development
To enhance its competitiveness and weather difficulties, Vietnam's shrimp industry is exerting stronger efforts and capitalising on every advantage to develop, according to insiders.
Japan joins the US and Europe in chipmaking curbs on China
Japan will restrict the overseas sale of chip manufacturing equipment, joining the United States and the Netherlands in curbing the export of key technology to China.
Khanh Hoa attracts big projects in sea tourism and service sector
HCMC – The south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has issued investment certificates and decisions on investment increases for projects with total pledged capital of over VND31,200 billion, reported the local media. At a conference to announce the master plan and investment promotion of Khanh
Gasoline prices move sideways, oil prices inch down
HCMC – Domestic retail prices of gasoline saw little change versus March 21, while the prices of oil products, except for diesel oil, fell slightly starting at 3 p.m. today, according to an announcement jointly issued by the ministries of Industry-Trade and Finance. The current price of RON95-III
Vietnam, Israel conclude FTA negotiations
HCMC – After seven years and 12 rounds of negotiations over a free trade agreement, Vietnam and Israel have finally reached a mutually beneficial deal. The two countries will have to finalize regulatory issues to prepare for the execution of the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA),
PM acts to deal with woes in land and construction materials
HCMC – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Dispatch No.194 ordering the lifting of hindrances to supplies of land and construction materials for expressway and property construction projects. Under Dispatch No. 194, ministers, department heads and provincial and municipal chairmen are
6 Vietnamese cities ‘must come to eat bread’
Hanoi, Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, and Ho Chi Minh City have selected places to come and enjoy banh mi. On the occasion [...]
Red season at the steaming fish village
Steaming fish is very hard but gives a stable income. A daily salary of several hundred thousand dongs helps those who follow the same profession earn [...]
Dotted red jellyfish – a specialty of the early summer in Hai Phong
The red dotted jellyfish is a strange, refreshing food that usually only appears in the early summer from March to May. Red jellyfish are sold [...]