The southern province of Dong Nai logged a trade surplus of over 1.6 billion USD in the first quarter of this year, reflecting a surge in export activity.

A delegation of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) led by Minister Nguyen Chi Dung paid a working visit to China’s Hainan province from March 31 to April 1 to learn how to build and develop an international free trade zone model.

The DOC is expected to release the final conclusion on August 5 this year at the latest.

The Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) said measures have been taken to ensure an ample coal supply for electricity generation this year.

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued a preliminary conclusion on the anti-subsidy investigation into frozen warm water shrimp originating in Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV).

The development investment in Hà Nội in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 8.5% to VNĐ86.6 trillion (US$3.48 billion) compared to the same period last year.

Fifteen Vietnamese banks are named among the world’s top 500 most valuable banking brands this year according to the Brand Finance Banking 500 2024 ranking. In the recently released ranking, Vietcombank is the Vietnamese bank with the highest brand value in 2024. Globally, Vietcombank ranks 133rd, up 4 positions compared to 2023.

The Government's drastic directions in financial and monetary management, and growth support in the first quarter of 2024 are a foundation helping Việt Nam's economy overcome difficulties and achieve impressive growth amidst a variety of challenges of the world economy.

In the recently released ranking, Vietcombank is the Vietnamese bank with the highest brand value in 2024. Globally, Vietcombank ranks 133rd, up 4 positions compared to 2023.

This life insurance product offers extended protection through a short premium payment period and promises a refund commitment of up to 110 per cent, among numerous other benefits. This special product commemorates the 25th anniversary of Manulife's presence in Việt Nam (1999-2024).

Insiders predict rising prices for Vietnamese coffee and pepper amid limited supply and export growth.

The shortage is a result of an engine recall by Pratt & Whitney for their PW1100 engines on Airbus A321Neo aircraft. This global recall has affected around 600-700 engines in operation worldwide, including those used by Vietnamese airlines.

The State Bank of Vietnam has demanded banks submit links to the section announcing various interest rates before April 1st. If there are changes to the links, they must be updated within two working days.

The review is carried out under the request of the importer and is also a part of the conclusion of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued on September 2, 2021 for the original investigation conducted in 2020.

In March, the price of SJC gold rose over 1.25 per cent.

The development investment in Hanoi in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 8.5% to 86.6 trillion VND (3.48 billion USD) compared to the same period last year, the municipal People’s Committee has announced.

The index signalled an end to the two-month period of improving business conditions at the start of 2024, but pointed to broadly unchanged operating conditions overall. 

The prices of Vietnamese coffee and pepper are forecast to continue increasing due to limited supply while the export of these products has also enjoyed relative growth, according to insiders.

Airplane engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (PW)’s recalling of a number of A321Neo aircraft operated by Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air has caused the domestic aviation industry to face a serious shortage of aircraft, said Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) Dinh Viet Thang at a conference held by the Ministry of Transport on April 1.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision approving a roadmap for the implementation of the national electricity development plan for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050.