Viet Nam, China to open new border gate pair
10/05/2024 14:21VGP - The local authorities of Binh Lieu and Hai Ha districts in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh (Viet Nam) and Fang Cheng Zone in China’s Guangxi province have agreed to hold a ceremony to mark the official opening of Hoanh Mo - Dong Zhong Border Gate pair this month.
HCMC among top Asian destinations for slow travel
VGP - Ho Chi Minh City ranks 7th among eight Asian destinations for longer, leisurely trips, according to digital travel platform Agoda.
First batch of lotus roots exported to Japan
Economy 08/05/2024 19:04VGP - The first batch of 15 tons of frozen lotus roots valued at around VND980 million (US$38,755) were shipped to Japan from the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on May 7.
Banks urged to lead national digital transformation
Economy 08/05/2024 18:35VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday urged the banking sector to promote their pioneering role in digital transformation and innovation.
Viet Nam has 7.7 million stock trading accounts
Economy 07/05/2024 16:04VGP - As of the end of April 2024, Viet Nam had over 7.7 million individual securities accounts, equivalent to about 7.7 percent of the population.
Viet Nam remains world's second largest smartphone exporter
Economy 03/05/2024 20:13VGP - Viet Nam remains the world’s second largest smartphone exporter by earning over US$18.4 billion in the first four months of 2024, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Gov’t proposes extension of VAT cut until year end
Economy 03/05/2024 19:51VGP - The Government suggested extending the 2 percent cut in value-added tax (VAT) on certain groups of goods and services from July 1 until the end of this year to support business and production activities.
Rice export likely to reach over 8 million tons in 2024
Economy 03/05/2024 19:39VGP – Viet Nam can still export 8.13 million tons of rice this year while being able to ensure food security.
PMI exceeds 50 points as new orders rebound
Economy 03/05/2024 19:35VGP - Viet Nam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) bounced back above the 50.0 no change mark in April, posting 50.3 from 49.9 in March, according to Standard & Poor’s Global (S&P Global).
INFOGRAPHIC: SOCIAL-ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF 2024
Economy 03/05/2024 19:34VGP - Below are key indicators of the report on socio-economic performance in first four months of 2024, recently released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Agro-forestry-fishery exports up nearly 24% in four months
Economy 02/05/2024 14:23VGP - Viet Nam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports hit over US$19 billion over the first four months of the year, a year-on-year increase of nearly 24 percent.
FDI disbursement during January-April reaches five-year high
Economy 30/04/2024 10:52VGP - Disbursement of foreign direct investment reached US$6.28 billion over the last four months of this year, up 7.4 per cent year-on-year and marking the strongest growth since 2020.
Trade value up over 15% in January-April
Economy 30/04/2024 10:48VGP - Viet Nam's trade value with the rest of the world reached US$238.88 billion in the first four months of 2024, marking an 15.2 percet increase compared to the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office.
Viet Nam-Singapore trade up over 4% in first quarter
Economy 27/04/2024 15:09VGP - During January-March period, Viet Nam-Singapore trade surpassed SGD7.71 billion, up 4.21 percent from the same period last year, reported the Trade Office of Viet Nam in the island nation.
Cassava sector targets US$2 billion export turnover by 2030
Economy 26/04/2024 17:16VGP - The cassava sector plans to raise output of cassava to 12 million tons and export turnover to US$2 billion by 2030, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
Viet Nam needs to develop human resources for semiconductor industry
Economy 25/04/2024 15:47VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked for breakthrough in semiconductor workforce development with the goal of having from 50,000-100,000 semiconductor integrated circuit engineers by 2030.
Viet Nam becomes leading market for digital industry: HSBC
Economy 24/04/2024 21:20VGP - Viet Nam has become a leading market for the digital industry for both local and international players, noted HSBC.
Viet Nam’s economy recovers gradually: WB
Economy 24/04/2024 21:18VGP - Viet Nam’s exports are recovering, and consumption and private domestic investment are growing more gradually, noted World Bank (WB) Lead Economist for Viet Nam Andrea Coppola.
Standard Chartered predicts Viet Nam's 2024 GDP growth at 6%
Economy 24/04/2024 21:10VGP - Standard Chartered Bank predicted that Viet Nam’s GDP growth will reach 6 percent in 2024, according to its recent macro-economic updates about Viet Nam.
Viet Nam remains charming for foreign investors
Economy 23/04/2024 16:58VGP - Viet Nam is an attractive FDI destination in the eyes of foreign investors despite rising geopolitical instability on the globe, said Paulo Medas, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team to Viet Nam.
