Durian exports gross US$253 million in first quarter (26/04/2024)
Vietnam raked in US$253 million from exporting nearly 57,000 tonnes of durian during the first quarter of the year, posting an increase of 42% in volume and 63.7% in value on-year, according to data released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam raked in US$253 million from exporting nearly 57,000 tonnes of durian during the first quarter of the year, posting an increase of 42% in volume and 63.7% in value on-year, according to data released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Off-season dragon fruit prices surge amid farmers’ delights (26/04/2024)
In the last days of April, dragon fruit growers across the country are delighted when off-season dragon fruit prices continue increasing higher.
In the last days of April, dragon fruit growers across the country are delighted when off-season dragon fruit prices continue increasing higher.
Exports face challenges despite enjoying robust growth (26/04/2024)
veral industries such as garments and textiles and seafood have all recorded impressive export growth over recent times, despite conflicts in various regions globally remaining complicated.
veral industries such as garments and textiles and seafood have all recorded impressive export growth over recent times, despite conflicts in various regions globally remaining complicated.
Vietnam has a trade deficit of over US$17 billion with China (25/04/2024)
According to the latest statistics of the General Department of Customs, the import-export turnover between Vietnam and China in March reached US$ 16.32 billion, including Vietnam’s exports achieved US$5.15 billion, imports reached US$11.17 billion.
According to the latest statistics of the General Department of Customs, the import-export turnover between Vietnam and China in March reached US$ 16.32 billion, including Vietnam’s exports achieved US$5.15 billion, imports reached US$11.17 billion.
Foreign businesses increasingly seek export sources in Vietnam (25/04/2024)
On April 24, the 2024 International Sourcing Exhibition drew the participation of over 400 suppliers from Vietnam and across Asia.
On April 24, the 2024 International Sourcing Exhibition drew the participation of over 400 suppliers from Vietnam and across Asia.
Vietnamese ore and mineral exports see upswing in Q1 (25/04/2024)
Vietnam exported more than 740,908 tonnes of ores and minerals worth more than US$61 million during the first quarter of the year, representing a rise of 5.4% in volume and 71% in turnover against the same period from last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam exported more than 740,908 tonnes of ores and minerals worth more than US$61 million during the first quarter of the year, representing a rise of 5.4% in volume and 71% in turnover against the same period from last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Vietnamese rice prices on the hike (24/04/2024)
The prices of Vietnamese paddy and rice continued to increase last week, according to the the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).
The prices of Vietnamese paddy and rice continued to increase last week, according to the the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).
High coffee prices result in difficulties for the industry (24/04/2024)
The price of coffee continues increasing from October 2023 while paradoxically, high prices cause the Vietnamese coffee industry to face many difficulties and challenges.
The price of coffee continues increasing from October 2023 while paradoxically, high prices cause the Vietnamese coffee industry to face many difficulties and challenges.
Vietnamese tuna exports surge in Q1 (24/04/2024)
Vietnam raked in over US$200 million from exporting tuna to 86 markets worldwide during the first quarter of the year, representing a rise of 19% against the same period from last year, according to figures given by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Vietnam raked in over US$200 million from exporting tuna to 86 markets worldwide during the first quarter of the year, representing a rise of 19% against the same period from last year, according to figures given by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
More efforts needed to maintain export growth to China: Insiders (23/04/2024)
Exporters should further strengthen trade connections and improve the quality of their goods to sustain export growth to China as this is no longer a "lenient" market, said insiders.
Exporters should further strengthen trade connections and improve the quality of their goods to sustain export growth to China as this is no longer a "lenient" market, said insiders.
Forum seeks to increase PPP investment effectiveness (26/04/2024)
Investment cooperation in the public-private partnership (PPP) form is seen as a strategic option to mobilise private investment and improve public service delivery.
Investment cooperation in the public-private partnership (PPP) form is seen as a strategic option to mobilise private investment and improve public service delivery.
East Asia funding a nucleus for Vietnam’s attraction (25/04/2024)
In recent years, East Asian countries have become significant investors in Vietnam. This dynamic shift can be attributed to various factors, including Vietnam’s strategic location within the region, its growing consumer market, and its ongoing economic and policy reforms.
In recent years, East Asian countries have become significant investors in Vietnam. This dynamic shift can be attributed to various factors, including Vietnam’s strategic location within the region, its growing consumer market, and its ongoing economic and policy reforms.
Standard Chartered lowers Vietnam’s 2024 growth forecast to 6% (25/04/2024)
UK bank Standard Chartered has revised its growth forecast for Vietnam in 2024 from 6.7% to 6%, citing slower-than-expected growth in the first quarter and challenges from global trade.
UK bank Standard Chartered has revised its growth forecast for Vietnam in 2024 from 6.7% to 6%, citing slower-than-expected growth in the first quarter and challenges from global trade.
Vietnam Struggles to Attract High-Tech FDI (25/04/2024)
Despite being viewed as having a rare opportunity to attract high-quality FDI capital in the high-tech sector, spurred by the global supply chain shift, Vietnam has thus far struggled to entice “eagle” FDI enterprises into its market.
Despite being viewed as having a rare opportunity to attract high-quality FDI capital in the high-tech sector, spurred by the global supply chain shift, Vietnam has thus far struggled to entice “eagle” FDI enterprises into its market.
Apple keen on boosting investment in Vietnam: CEO Tim Cook (24/04/2024)
U.S. tech giant Apple will further promote its cooperation and investment activities in Vietnam and spend more on component suppliers in the country in the coming time, Apple CEO Tim Cook affirmed recently.
U.S. tech giant Apple will further promote its cooperation and investment activities in Vietnam and spend more on component suppliers in the country in the coming time, Apple CEO Tim Cook affirmed recently.
Vietnam an attractive destination for electronics, semiconductor investors: Official (24/04/2024)
Vietnam has strong infrastructure and research and development incentives as well as a skilled workforce, making it an attractive for “eagles” worldwide in the electronics and semiconductor industry, according to Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong.
Vietnam has strong infrastructure and research and development incentives as well as a skilled workforce, making it an attractive for “eagles” worldwide in the electronics and semiconductor industry, according to Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong.
Optimizing Vietnam's Public Investment Strategy: A Paradigm Shift Towards Fiscal Integrity (23/04/2024)
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai's recent decision to adjust Vietnam's medium-term public investment plan underscores a strategic pivot towards fiscal integrity and optimized resource allocation, while concurrently fortifying mechanisms to combat corruption and ensure transparent governance.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai's recent decision to adjust Vietnam's medium-term public investment plan underscores a strategic pivot towards fiscal integrity and optimized resource allocation, while concurrently fortifying mechanisms to combat corruption and ensure transparent governance.