FDI inflows into Vietnam surge over seven-month period
VOV.VN - Vietnam attracted more than US$18 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the past seven months of the year, representing an increase of 10.9% against the same period from last year, according to details given by the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA).
Vietnamese firms seek to further exploit Chinese Southwest market
The China-South Asia (CSA) Expo and the 28th Kunming Import and Export Fair in Kunming city, Yunnan province of China has provided a good chance for Vietnamese firms to seek partners and promote exports to the 350 million-strong market of China’s Southwest region.
Indonesia licenses certificates of lobster cultivation for three Vietnamese companies
Three out of the five Vietnamese businesses, which have formed limited liability companies in Indonesia, have been verified and received certificates of lobster cultivation from the Directorate General of Aquaculture, according to Indonesia’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
Conference looks to improve capacity in biosecurity strategy development
Vietnamese and Irish experts gathered at a conference held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 24, discussing an effective biosecurity strategy for Vietnam for the sustainable development of the husbandry sector.
Ho Chi Minh City to host 2024 Sourcing Fair of Supporting Industries
VOV.VN - The 2024 Sourcing Fair of Supporting Industries (SFS) is scheduled to get underway in Ho Chi Minh City on August 28 – 29, announced the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, the Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA) the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP), the organisers of the fair.
Vietnamese spend nearly VND150 trillion online shopping
Vietnamese consumers spent VND143.9 trillion (US$5.7 billion) buying 1.53 million items on five e-commerce platforms in the first half of this year, representing a rise of 54.91% and 65.55% over the same period last year, respectively, according market analysis firm Metric.
Can Tho exports 1.2 tonnes of special longan to the US
Up to 1.2 tonnes of thanh nhãn (bright yellow-fleshed longan) grown in Can Tho City's Co Do District, have been exported to the United States.
Japan to sponsor over US$28 million for Can Tho city's smart city project
The People’s Committee of Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 24 held a working session with Fujitsu Limited of Japan on a project on providing technical support for the locality, aiming to build a smart city model through digital transformation in land management.
Vietjet, Rolls-Royce sign deal on engine supply, technical services
Vietjet and Rolls-Royce, a renowned UK-based aerospace and engineering conglomerate, on July 24 entered into an agreement to supply 40 Trent 7000 engines along with TotalCare technical services for 20 new Airbus A330neo aircraft.
HSBC raises Vietnamese GDP growth forecast to 6.5% this year
VOV.VN - HSBC had raised its forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth for this year to 6.5% and maintained its growth projection for next year at 6.5%, according to its latest report “Vietnam at a glance: Bring it all back”.
Vietnam, Cuba promote cooperation between construction businesses
Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi held talks with Cuban Minister of Construction Rene Mesa Villafana in Hanoi on July 23, aiming to review the implementation of agreements on cooperation in construction in line with the minutes of the 41st meeting of the Vietnam-Cuba Intergovernmental Committee signed in Cuba on April 15.