Author: VNS/VNA
Vietnam must step up carbon reduction to enter EU markets
Vietnam must start monitoring and issuing carbon certificates to exporters and retailers in response to the EU's recently passed carbon levy, said industry insiders and policymakers.
Banks lower saving interest rates right after Tet
The race of interest rate hikes among commercial banks is showing signs of cooling down as many banks have adjusted down the rate by several percentage points per year after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and have set stricter conditions for customers to enjoy the high rates.
Vietnam’s trade with India hits record in 2022
Two-way trade between Vietnam and India saw a yearly increase of 13.6% to US$15.05 billion in 2022, statistics from the General Department of Customs showed.
Provinces organise activities to lure tourists over Tet holiday
The ritual at Princess Huyen Tran Temple in the central city of Hue is underway at the Ngu Phong Mountain Complex, about 7km southeast of Hue.
18,000 tourists spend US$18.3 mln on outbound tours during Tet
Around 18,000 Vietnamese tourists chose outbound tours through travel agencies in Ho Chi Minh City during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday this year, spending a total of VND430 billion (US$18.3 million), according to a report from the city's Department of Tourism.
Second-hand products becoming more popular in Vietnam
The consumption habits of Vietnamese people are changing after the COVID-19 pandemic, with many using second-hand products to save money and promote sustainability.
Foreign investors remain optimistic about Vietnamese stock market
From being net sellers in the first nine months of 2022, foreign investors have become the driving force supporting the Vietnamese stock market in the last few months, and the inflows are expected to continue this year.
Champion to defend WBA belt in hometown next month
Vietnamese World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia Super Middleweight champion Truong Dinh Hoang will defend his belt next month in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak, though the challenger has yet to be named.
Steel industry to gradually recover in 2023
Domestic steel demand is expected to keep falling due to the property market slump and tightened monetary policy, economic downturn in many export markets and a rise in supply making the outlook for the industry in 2023 poor, analysts said.
Seafood exporters' profit projected to fall in 2023
The seafood industry grew rapidly in the third quarter of last year, but there are signs of a slowdown in the fourth quarter and it is expected to continue this year, particularly in large markets.
