Steel production in China decreased to 77.9 million tonnes in August from nearly 83 million tonnes in July. Its steel imports dipped by 9 per cent year-on-year in July.

Nine Viettel solutions won awards at the 2024 Việt Nam Innovation Challenge.

The VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) closed at 1,278.1 points, down 9.74 points, or 0.76 per cent, while liquidity hit an eight-week high.

Việt Nam’s exports are expected to thrive in the remaining months of the year thanks to local businesses' concerted efforts and robust results during the January – September period, according to insiders.

India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has just initiated an anti-dumping investigation into calcium carbonate filler masterbatch originating or imported from Việt Nam.

The fair is being held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Hà Nội's Liberation Day. It also aims to provide an opportunity for businesses and cooperatives to promote and introduce products, stimulate domestic consumption and increase Hà Nội's total retail sales of goods.

Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm expressed his wish that trade collaboration between Ireland and Việt Nam would extend beyond the current 41 projects.

Innovate Vietnam 2024 was a place where innovations met opportunities. The latest tech products and solutions from Vietnamese companies were on display. Foreign investors expressed their commitment to helping Việt Nam develop tech capabilities, especially in the AI and semiconductor industries.

Việt Nam has one of the most dynamic live commerce markets globally, driven by its growing population, tech-savvy culture, and an expanding base of discerning young consumers, experts said.

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has initiated administrative reviews on three Vietnamese exports currently subject to anti-dumping duties, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam.

Meta’s President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg says it is one of the the two significant new mile stones in Meta’s commitment to Việt Nam.

Enterprises from the port city of Hải Phòng and Japan’s Kitakyushu city on October 2 took part in a technology supply-demand connection session held by the Hải Phòng Department of Science and Technology and several Japanese units.

Developing wind power projects will be one of the driving forces for Bến Tre Province’s socio-economic development, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hoà Bình said at a seminar held in the province on October 2.

HCM City will work closely with nine northern and north-central provinces to organise activities related to trade facilitation, workforce training and tackling climate change.

The Mekong Delta, especially Đồng Tháp Province, is known for its strong potential for crocodile farming. Recently signed agreements between Việt Nam and China have created significant opportunities for the crocodile industry, promoting sustainable and steady growth.

Over the past ten years, total investment in the region has reached only about VNĐ202 trillion (US$8.6 billion), a figure considered too low for such a key economic zone.

The first Vietnam Interior and Build Expo (VIBE 2024 opened in HCM City on October 2.

Two exhibitions for the manufacturing, metalworking and supporting industries, METALEX Vietnam 2024 and Supporting Industry Show 2024, opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on October 2.

The Tourism Information Centre under the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), and MAGGI Brand, a division of Nestlé Vietnam, have launched a collaboration programme called "Exploring golden ingredients: elevating Vietnamese cuisine to new heights”, with an aim of promoting tourism through discovering unique local cuisine.

The VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) closed at 1,287.84 points, down 4.36 points, or 0.34 per cent.