Vietnamese firms should foster their imports of raw materials from the United Kingdom (UK) to enjoy preferential tariffs brought by the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), trade experts have suggested.

Enterprises in the shipping industry reported disappointing third-quarter business results with several companies facing losses.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is focusing on improving local capability in helping businesses take advantage of free trade agreements such as the UKVFTA and EVFTA by issuing an FTA Index by the end of 2023.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has ceased bill issue after nearly two months of using the channel to withdraw cash out of the banking system.

Coach Mai Duc Chung is edging ever closer to his retirement from women's football with his contract expiring at the end of the year.

Prominent real estate companies revealed varying levels of success within the market, as demonstrated by different revenue and profit figures in the third quarter.

Quality and brand are recognised as decisive factors for Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables to tap the opportunities from the UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) and expand export to this highly demanding market, said Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Association (Vinafruit).

The 7th International Coffee, Tea and Bakery Expo (Coffee Expo Vietnam 2023) and the 14th Vietnam International Retailtech & Franchise Show (VIETRF 2023) will take place from November 2 to 4 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.

The export of Vietnamese goods to the United Kingdom (UK) is currently facing several challenges, attributed to both unfavourable international conditions and shifts in the UK’s trade and economic policies.

The bad debt ratio of the banking system skyrocketed from 2% at the beginning of this year to 3.56%, or more than VND440 trillion, at the end of July 2023, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).