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Vietnam targets 7 bln USD in fruit-veggie exports in 2024
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports in the first two months of this year surged nearly 40% to almost 750 million USD, which is expected to peak at about 7 billion USD this year.
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With existing advantages, greater attention is being given to improving Vietnamese durian quality to continue affirming its export position, while engaging in the billion-dollar export industry in 2024, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Lobster exports soar 18-fold in two months
Lobster exports reeled in nearly 30 million USD in January and February, an over 18-fold increase compared to the same period last year, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has reported.
Vietnam - China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue will lead a high-ranking delegation to pay an official visit to China from April 7-12 at the invitation of Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China Zhao Leji.
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Vietnam, China to resume cross-border passenger train service from May 25
There will be two trains - MR1 and MR2 - departing from Hanoi’s Gia Lam station to China’s Nanning station and vice versa daily.
Long An drives investment with breakthrough strategies
Long An is undertaking comprehensive digitalisation to improve the accessibility of online public services for enterprises and investors.
Reference exchange rate slightly increases on May 23
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,208 VND/USD and the floor rate 23,712 VND/USD.
New development momentum for Vietnam’s economic locomotive
For over five decades, the Southeast region has been recognised as Vietnam’s economic and growth engine. At its core is HCM City, flanked by Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau, together forming key growth poles not only for the Southeast but for the entire country.
China recognises 829 growing area codes for Vietnamese durian
It noted that the expansion of this list creates favourable conditions to boost Vietnamese durian exports to the Chinese market.
PM urges building int’l financial centre with transparent, open legal environment
Vietnam’s international financial centre must be a “free and equal playing field, with harmonised benefits and shared risks, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Conference looks to promote Vietnamese exports to Thailand
Entering transnational retail networks like Central Retail not only facilitates Vietnamese goods' access to the Thai market but also serves as a gateway for them to expand globally
Institutional reforms, greener development to help Vietnam achieve high-income status :WB
Recent efforts show commitment, but achieving this goal will require even bolder reforms - an ‘institutional big push’ - to unlock the private sector’s potential to drive growth and create quality jobs for its people.
HCM City’s dual exhibitions showcase automotive, construction innovations
The four-day event features nearly 500 booths of about 400 companies from China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan (China), and Vietnam.
Wood and furniture sector key area for Vietnam-India economic ties
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Vietnam, US conclude second round of talks on reciprocal trade deal
The two sides sought to harmonise and balance interests in conformity with international commitments, with the development level of each country taken into account.
Vietnamese-made electric tugboat operates at Belgium’s largest port
Replacing diesel-powered tugboats along the Scheldt River, Volta 1, built by a Dutch company in Vietnam, is noted as Europe’s first electric tug of its kind. Its advanced batteries reportedly enable 12-hour operations with a 70-ton pull, emitting no direct CO2.
ETF capital continues to flow out of Vietnam despite improved investment outlook
According to data from FiinTrade and SSI Research, ETFs posted a net outflow of over 210 billion VND between May 12 and 16, marking the second consecutive week of withdrawals.
Experience Chengdu, Xi’an with Vietjet’s new routes from Hanoi
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Phu Quoc int’l airport expansion must create a lasting legacy: Deputy PM
To expedite the project, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung called for the immediate transfer of assets from the Ministry of Construction to local authorities, ensuring that flight operations remain uninterrupted during the valuation and transfer process.
Reference exchange rate continues falling on May 22
The daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar decreased 7 VND from the previous day to stand at 24,955 VND/USD on May 22.
AI helps banks promote Sustainable Development Report
Leveraging AI in producing sustainability information may enhance efficiency, accuracy and also strategic decision making, a banking and finance forum has been told.
Vietnamese businesses urged to transform, collaborate amid global trade shifts
To survive and thrive in today’s volatile global economy, businesses must accelerate transformation, enhance competitiveness, diversify export markets, improve transparency, foster collaboration, and leverage the vast potential of the domestic market, heard a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on May 21.
Procedures for opening indirect investment accounts are simplified
The new circular aims to streamline administrative procedures, remove barriers and enhance the ease with which foreign capital can flow into Vietnam’s stock market.
Trump International Hung Yen hoped to foster local rapid, sustainable development: PM
This is the first project in Vietnam bearing the Trump brand from the US-based Trump Organisation, and one of more than 20 such projects in the world.
