Attracting businesses and investors to pour capital into sustainable agricultural value chains is seen as a key solution to pave the way for, and create breakthroughs in the sector’s development amid intensive integration and the volatile global economy, according to insiders.

After many market fluctuations in the first quarter of 2023, Vietnam’s exports of vegetables and fruits saw positive moves in the second quarter.

Vietnamese garment enterprises are facing more competition as well as stricter quality and environmental standards in the global market.

Although the demand for building steel rose by more than 26% in May compared to the previous month, steel prices decreased for the 10th month, and steelmakers expected the struggle to continue.

The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 23,732 VND/USD on June 23, unchanged from the previous day.

The Electricity Vietnam Group (EVN) on June 22 announced that the power supply will basically meet demand in the northern region from June 23 thanks to increasing water level at hydropower plants’ reservoirs.

The International Contractors Association of the Republic of Korea (RoK) (ICAK) and the Vietnam Association of Construction Contractors (VACC) signed a memorandum of understanding on June 22, during an ongoing State visit by President of the RoK Yoon Suk Yeol.

A recent article posted on portfolio-adviser.com, a news website based in the UK, has pointed out the frequent hope that Vietnam will be upgraded from its frontier-market status to the emerging market status.

Two international exhibitions, the 15th exhibition on HVAC, Refrigeration & Smart Building Technologies in Vietnam (HVACR Vietnam 2023) and the 10th International Plastics & Rubber Technologies and Materinals Exhibition for Hanoi (Plastics & Rubber (Vietnam, Hanoi 2023) will take place in Hanoi from July 25-27, the event's organiser announced at a press conference on June 22.

The HSBC Vietnam will support Dat Bike Vietnam Co. in digitalising its financial operations and taking initial steps into the international financial market.

The preparation and completion of additional documentation for land-related administrative procedures remain burdensome for businesses, especially in "sub-procedures", according to the 2022 Administrative Procedure Compliance Cost Index (APCI 2022) report.

The ongoing state visit by the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is being accompanied by leaders of 205 RoK firms, including large ones such as Samsung Electronics, SK, Hyundai Motor, LG, and Lotte, is expected to further beef up the investment cooperation between the two countries.

The construction of Ring Road No.4 in the Hanoi Capital Region will begin on June 25 in four locations, the Prime Minister decided on June 22.

The BIFA Wood Vietnam 2023 fair will return to the southern province of Binh Duong from August 9-12, the event's organisers announced at a press conference in the locality on June 22.

Over 30 Vietnamese businesses operating in various fields are showcasing their products at the Algiers International Fair 2023 (FIA) held in the Algerian capital city from June 21-25.

Celadon Sports & Resort Club, a sports complex project of Gamuda Land, was recently honoured in the real estate purpose-built category of the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence 2023 awards.

A conference was held in Tokyo on June 21 to strengthen partnership among Vietnamese and Japanese businesses, drawing representatives from more than 100 firms of both sides.

Vinamilk's Super Nut, a plant-based milk alternative, has won the Best Dairy Alternative 2023 award – one of the most competitive categories - with 10 nominations at the 16th Global Dairy Congress held in London from June 21-22.

The economy of Hanoi is recovering gradually after the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to drastic directions of the capital city’s all-level Party committees and authorities and joint efforts of the business community and people.

Vietnamese and Indonesian enterprises specialising in various fields like food, beverages and renewable energy gathered at a business matchmaking seminar in Jakarta on June 21.