The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed a reduction of most favoured nation (MFN) tariff on a number of petrol products widely used in industrial production from 20 per cent to 10 per cent in an attempt to bring down the economy's input cost.

The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 23,277 VND/USD, up 20 VND from the previous day.

According to experts, as input costs for raw materials, labour and gasoline price rises, incomes have stagnated or even decreased.

With India’s recent rice export restrictions, Vietnamese exporters expect to increase shipments and hike prices, industry insiders said.

The UK-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) is expected to help Việt Nam accelerate institutional reforms, improve the investment and trade environment towards modernity and transparency, as well as create convenience for businesses.

The Cần Thơ City Department of Industry and Trade has tied up with The Việt Nam Post and Telecommunication Group to trial non-cash payment at An Thới Market.

Chairman of Hà Nội People’s Committee Trần Sỹ Thanh has pledged to create all possible conditions for foreign firms, including those from the Republic of Korea, to invest in the city.

Industrial parks and clusters in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang attracted more than VNĐ834 billion (US$35.4 million) in the first eight months of this year, according to the province People’s Committee.

With a large workforce, lower labour costs and sizeable market, Việt Nam is one of the popular destinations for Singapore’s start-ups, according to The Straits Times newspaper.

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Sóc Trăng is working hard to boost its ‘one commune-one product’ programme by strengthening links between co-operatives to create more jobs for locals and increase incomes.

The latest technologies, equipment and products in the printing and packaging industry will be on display at the 20th Việt Nam International Printing and Packaging Industry Exhibition (Vietnam Print Pack 2022) to be held in HCM City from September 21 to 24.

The 17th International Exhibition on Products, Equipment, and Supplies for Medical, Pharmaceutical, Hospital and Rehabilitation, Pharmedi Vietnam 2022, opened in HCM City on September 14 with more than 350 exhibitors having 400 booths.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will launch online check-in service for passengers departing from Dong Hoi airport in the central province of Quang Binh from September 15 to improve their experiences and convenience.

With India’s recent rice export restrictions, Vietnamese exporters expect to increase shipments and hike prices, industry insiders have said.

Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies Heng Swee Keat visited Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) 1 in the southern province of Binh Duong on September 14, during which he hailed the VSIP as the most successful model in Vietnam-Singapore partnership.

Canada wants to diversify supply sources to avoid disruption in supply chains, and is interested in supply sources in Vietnam amidst complicated developments in the world situation, the Vietnamese Trade Office in Canada said, advising Vietnamese businesses to optimise their advantages to boost their exports to Canada.

The International Electronics Manufacturing Technology Trade Exhibition and Conference (NEPCON Vietnam 2022) kicked off in Hanoi on September 14, featuring nearly 300 brands of technology, machinery and equipment.

The UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) is said to contribute to promoting the influx of quality foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam.

With its advantages and efforts, the northern port city of Hai Phong is taking steady steps forwards to become a leading locality of the country and a model city in Asia as expected by the Politburo.

Through credit packages with preferential interest rates, and products and services customised to each customer group’s needs, banks focus on helping enterprises access capital to restore production and business.