Economy Vietnam steps up export to achieve USD-550-billion target Against a backdrop of persistent uncertainty in global commerce, the Government is implementing a broad range of measures to strengthen export growth during the remainder of the year. These include expanding overseas markets through economic diplomacy, maximising the benefits of free trade agreements, streamlining administrative procedures and reducing logistics costs. 07/21/2026 16:57 | Vietnam Law Vietnam fines crypto traders up to USD 1,900 for using unlicensed platforms 07/20/2026 10:31 | Vietnam Law Finance ministry outlines priorities to keep economy on track for growth target 07/15/2026 10:56 | Vietnam Law High-quality FDI expected to drive new growth model 07/13/2026 16:30 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 08/12/2024 13:24 Some standards and technical regulations need to be clarified The draft law amending and supplementing parts of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for comments at the upcoming 8th session 2 Vietnam news | 08/12/2024 13:13 Vietjet offers free 20 kilo checked baggage on Eco-tickets to Australia The flight period is valid for the most beautiful travel season in Australia from now to November 30. 3 Vietnam news | 08/12/2024 11:44 Manulife Vietnam named among the best companies to work for in Asia for the 6th consecutive year The “Best Companies To Work For in Asia” is an annual award organised by HR Asia magazine in 16 Asian countries, recognising companies with outstanding human resources policies, strong corporate cultures, and excellent working environments. 4 Vietnam news | 08/12/2024 10:50 Strong measures needed to avoid bad debt rise Despite believing the extension of debt repayment period is necessary in the short term, experts are also concerned, especially when this regulation expires, as it will create great pressure on the banking system because bad debts are not accurately reflected. 5 Vietnam news | 08/12/2024 10:33 Bad debts kept rising in first five months of 2024 The bad debt ratio of the banking system as of the end of May 2024 was at 4.94 per cent, higher than the 4.55 per cent at the end of 2023 6 Vietnam news | 08/12/2024 10:16 Bắc Giang increases lychee exports to many demanding markets Besides the domestic consumption, Bắc Giang has increased the lychee export to many markets, including the US, Japan, EU, Australia and Canada, according to the Department of Industry and Trade of Bắc Giang Province. 7 Vietnam news | 08/12/2024 10:07 Enterprises pursue M&A and divestment deals to alleviate cash crunch Divestment strategies and asset sales are key for large firms to focus on core business areas and sustain profit growth. 8 Vietnam news | 08/12/2024 08:28 Brazil embraces sustainable agribusiness Changes are seen more clearly with the integrated food and energy production system in Mato Grosso, the country’s agricultural giant state. 9 Vietnam news | 08/12/2024 08:09 Market requires additional supportive information to recover At the close of the first trading session of the week (August 5), the VN-Index plummeted by nearly 50 points. However, immediately after the storm had passed, the market quickly regained almost half of what was lost and during the remaining three trading sessions, it made efforts to climb amid scepticism. 10 Vietnam news | 08/11/2024 10:37 First-ever lobster festival held in Khánh Hòa’s Cam Ranh City Through the festival, the city hopes to attract investment to realise the goal of developing Cam Ranh into a "logistics tourism city", he said. 11 Vietnam news | 08/10/2024 23:47 Vietnamese exporters supported to approach Canadian market The Vietnam-Canada Business Association (VCBA) on August 9 coordinated with the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) to organise a seminar in both in-person and online format to support Vietnamese enterprises in accessing the North American and Canadian markets. 12 Vietnam news | 08/10/2024 23:41 Textile-garment exports exceed $4 billion in July Việt Nam earned US$4.29 billion from exporting textile and garment products in July, up 12.4% from the same period last year. 13 Vietnam news | 08/10/2024 19:31 PM chairs meeting on HCM City’s socio-economic development Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chaired a meeting on Hồ Chí Minh City’s socio-economic development and implementation of the National Assembly’s Resolution 98 on piloting some specific mechanisms and policies for the city’s development on August 10 in the southern metropolis. 14 Vietnam news | 08/10/2024 16:24 Startup, innovation - key drivers for country’s development: NA Vice Chairman Startup and innovation are important driving forces for the country's development in the new period, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyễn Đức Hải has said. 15 Vietnam news | 08/10/2024 12:36 Positive signs for Việt Nam's wood exports amidst challenges Việt Nam’s wood industry has recorded positive signs with significant increases in the export of key products despite ongoing global economic uncertainties, according to the Q3 meeting on wood processing and export held in the southern province of Bình Dương on August 9. 16 Vietnam news | 08/10/2024 12:19 Hưng Yên longan festival week 2024 kicks off The event, organised by the People’s Committee of Hưng Yên Province, was inaugurated on the evening of August 9 in Văn Giang District, Hưng Yên Province. The festival will run from August 9 to 11. 17 Vietnam news | 08/10/2024 11:45 Strategies needed for shrimp sector to meet export target: insiders Businesses, farmers, and management authorities need to develop rational strategies in response to market changes to create breakthroughs and achieve the set export revenue target of US$4-4.3 billion for the year, experts have said. 18 Vietnam news | 08/10/2024 11:25 Human resources key for developing the semiconductor industry: MPI Minister Minister of Planning and Investment (MPI) Nguyễn Chí Dũng emphasised that the seminar is a key initiative in advancing the project aimed at developing human resources for the semiconductor industry, with goals extending to 2030 and a vision towards 2050. 19 Vietnam news | 08/09/2024 21:05 Market witnesses a remarkable recovery in the final session of the week. Shares surged on Friday as the rebound of large-cap stocks enabled the VN-Index to recover 15.32 points following the previous session's decline, with foreign investors halting their four-day net selling streak. 20 Vietnam news | 08/09/2024 18:03 Many controversies surround the draft revised Law on Special Consumption Tax A workshop to collect expert opinions for the draft of the amended Special Consumption Tax Law and the beverage industry has been held Hà Nội. 315 316 317 318 319