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Enterprises need to up their game to join global value chain
Vietnamese enterprises’ ability to take part in the global value chain will depend on the quality of their products and a willingness to use advanced technology, speakers said on November 28 at the Vietnam Export Forum 2018 held in HCM City.
Vietnam’s food safety demand an opportunity
Increasing demand for safe and traceable foods is throwing up plenty of opportunities for food producers, the 7th IFC International Food Safety Forum heard in HCM City on November 28.
Photos depict values of national heritage
More than 100 of the best entries to the Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards will be displayed at many venues around HCM City and provinces until June next year.
Artists to celebrate 10th Korea festival
The 10th Korean Culture & Food Festival will begin on November 30, offering festival-goers a chance to enjoy food and music performances by popular artists from the Republic of Korea and Vietnam.
Forex lending to continue next year
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is drafting a new circular on foreign currency lending, allowing credit institutions and foreign bank branches to extend loans to some borrowers in 2019 instead of cutting them off at the end of this year as planned.
Smuggling up as New Year approaches
Prevention of smuggling of goods across the country’s borders is becoming more difficult as the New Year season approaches, according to border authorities.
FDI disbursement up despite a decrease in registered inflow
The disbursement of foreign direct investment (FDI) posted an increase of 3.1% in January - November over the same period last year to total US$16.5 billion, despite a fall in the registered FDI inflow.
Call to improve admin procedures
Vietnam Chamber of Commerce of Industry (VCCI), representing businesses nationwide, on November 27 urged taxation and customs sectors to further reform administrative procedures.
Vietnam wins steel dispute with Indonesia
Vietnam had won a three-year dispute with Indonesia regarding safeguards on certain iron and steel products, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.
Vietnam improves on sustainable trade
VOV.VN - Vietnam ranked ninth out of 20 economies in the Sustainable Trade Index 2018 released by the Hinrich Foundation recently.