Pangasius exports to US records upturn in March
VOV.VN - Vietnamese pangasius exports to the United States brought back nearly US$31 million in value in March, representing an increase of 0.03% year on year and a two-fold rise compared to the previous month, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
April sees drop in automobile imports
VOV.VN - Vietnam spent approximately US$244 million on importing 12,500 completely-built automobiles (CBUs) throughout April, down 21.2% in volume and 26.1% in value compared to March, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Japanese leaders hold further talks to make North Hanoi Smart City a reality
VOV.VN - Japanese government agencies have held meetings with leaders of a consortium between Vietnam’s BRG Group and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation to push progress on the North Hanoi Smart City project.
Vietnam likely to export more than 8 million tonnes of rice this year
VOV.VN - Vietnam is expected to produce 43 million tonnes of rice this year, of which more than 8 million tonnes will be for export, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Petrol prices see mixed changes, oil prices down
VOV.VN - The retail price of RON 95 petrol was revised up while prices of diesel and kerosene were slashed from 3pm on May 2 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance.
Vietnam launches new freight rail route to China
VOV.VN - A 12-carriage freight train set off on a new route from Cao Xa railway station in northern Hai Duong province on May 2, linking between Vietnam and China.
Stock market upgrade to help Vietnam lure another US$10 bln in investment
The elevation of the stock market to "emerging" status can help Vietnam attract an additional US$10 billion in both direct and indirect investment, KB Vietnam Securities JSC (KBSV) reported, citing the World Bank (WB).
Demand for prime retail space on the rise in HCM City’s downtown
Luxury brands are looking for high-quality retail space in District 1 - the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, according to Savills Vietnam.
Ample room for Vietnam-Thailand cooperation in new economic sectors: official
Demand for cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand is continuously expanding and new business opportunities will appear when both countries begin to develop new economic sectors such as green economy, circular economy, and renewable energy, according to Le Huu Phuc, Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Thailand.
Agro-forestry-fishery trade surplus rises 71.5% in four months
VOV.VN - Vietnam racked up a trade surplus of US$4.74 billion from agro-forestry-aquatic exports during the opening four months of the year, representing a year on year rise of 71.5%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Vietnam, Nepal look towards stronger investment, trade ties
Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyen Thanh Hai attended the 3rd Nepal Investment Summit on April 28-29 at the invitation of Nepali Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun.