VGP – Trade between Viet Nam and Canada grew by 12% to a new record of US$8.9 billion in 2020 after the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) took effect.

VGP – Viet Nam’s trade deficit with China in the first two months of 2021 reached US$7.44 billion, higher than the former's total export value to ASEAN and the Republic of Korea, according to the General Department of Customs. 

VGP – In the context of COVID-19 still spreading rapidly and leaving negative impacts on a global scale, Viet Nam has become an economic bright spot with stellar growth of 2.91% thanks to its good pandemic control and timely supportive policies for the people and businesses.

VGP - The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has granted geographical indication (GI) certification to Luc Ngan lychee.

VGP – Viet Nam has become the 10th largest aviation market in the world, registering an additional 117,000 seats between March 8-15, raising its total scheduled capacity to 1.07 million seats, according to the OAG.

VGP – Viet Nam was the largest provider of shrimp for Japan in 2020, with its market share in Japan’s total shrimp imports having increased compared to the previous year.

VGP - The Vietnamese economy was forecast to yearly expand by 6.5% over the next decade as the government diversifies export markets and improves infrastructure, according to Fitch Solutions.

VGP – Viet Nam’s inflation rate in 2021 is set to average around 3% in 2021, according to the HSBC’s latest report.

VGP – Despite accounting for a modest proportion, Viet Nam is still the largest commodity provider in France among ASEAN member states, and opportunities are wide open for Vietnamese businesses to boost their exports to this market. 

VGP – Viet Nam has around 390 ultra-high net worth individuals in 2020, down 4% compared to the previous year, according to the Wealth Report 2021 released by U.K. property consultant Knight Frank.