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Answers from Down Under

“I am all fine, Mum.” That’s what I will say when my mother makes a phone call asking how I have prepped for the Lunar New Year. She always wonders if I can buy enough ingredients in Australia to make traditional Vietnamese dishes, though I have a zillion times told her: “Mum, all are there, […]

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Preparing for the worst

The Government has set a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6.5% for 2023 although most developed economies are on the verge of recession, especially the U.S. and the European Union. Businesses and households should prepare for the worst-case scenario. Revenue dives Vietnam has a high

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Vietnam’s exports to U.S. exceed US$100 billion

HCMC – Revenue from Vietnam’s exports to the U.S. surpassed the US$100-billion mark last year, making America the largest export market of the Southeast Asian country. It was the first time that Vietnam had exported more than US$100 billion worth of goods to a foreign market, according to the

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Vietnam’s exports at a glance

The export sector will continue to drive Vietnamese economic growth as long as local businesses keep abreast of market swings. Faced with formidable challenges in the current downturns, it is more important than ever to look back. Opportunities are here to stay A recent poll conducted by the

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Vietnam’s export sector pins hopes on China’s reopening

HCMC – Vietnam’s exporters of tra fish, textiles and garments and rubber are pinning their hopes on China’s gradual reopening, according to VnDirect. According to the Vietnam News Agency, China started in early December to roll back many Covid-19 restrictions. Over the past three years, China has

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Consumption seen weak in year-end season

What should import-export companies be alert to from now until the end of the first quarter of 2023? Should they be chasing the commodities price, in the hope of increasing profits, or be cautious with potential risks? Monetary policies and interest rate hikes in developing countries have brought

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Exports of Vietnam’s key items slump in September

HCMC – September saw a drastic decline in Vietnam’s exports of several key items, according to data from the General Administration of Vietnam Customs. Among the most affected were garments and textiles, whose exports in September dropped 31.9% over the previous month at US$2.72 billion. Millwork

Image: Overcoming hardship, Gia Lai agriculture on the rise

Overcoming hardship, Gia Lai agriculture on the rise

(VAN) Overcoming hardship with right orientation, Gia Lai agriculture is gradually asserting its position in the export market, creating high economic values.

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Vietnam's rice exports face escalating inflation

(VAN) According to Dr. Le Dang Doanh, the escalating inflation and India's rice export restrictions caused the export price of many countries to increase.

Image: Sustainable production of 1 million ha of high-quality specialized rice in the Mekong Delta

Sustainable production of 1 million ha of high-quality specialized rice in the Mekong Delta

(VAN) Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam talked to VAN about the project on sustainable production of 1 million ha of high-quality specialised rice in the Mekong Delta.

Image: Vietnamese pineapples’ exports find boosting opportunities

Vietnamese pineapples’ exports find boosting opportunities

(VAN) Vietnamese pineapples have been exported to foreign countries for decades. Opportunities to boost exports are open as demand is growing in many markets.

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Shrimp exports aims to surpass India by 2025

(VAN) Seafood exports are expected to exceed the 10 billion USD milestone in 2022, an increase of 12-15% compared to 2021, with shrimp and pangasius accounting for 6.5 billion USD.