VOV.VN - A trade exchange programme was held on July 11 in the Republic of Korea (RoK) to enhance connectivity between Da Nang businesses and Korean firms in Deagu City, according to the Department of Industry and Trade of Da Nang City.

The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) on July 11 announced that the country has secured potential exports worth RM3.3 billion (about US$717 million) to Vietnam.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore has advised Vietnamese exporters to carefully study and keep updated on new regulations in Singapore, a market that is becoming more cautious in trade policy, in order to further exploit this market.

By the end of May 2024, the number of Mobile Money users in Vietnam surpassed 8.8 million, marking a 3.3% increase from the previous month. Notably, nearly 280,000 points now accept Mobile Money as a payment method.

Vietnamese airline Vietjet and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Laos on July 11 announced an agreement to boost air transport connectivity between Vietnam and Laos.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 11 requested relevant ministries and agencies to consult experts and scientists, and learn from international experiences to quickly complete the building of the North-South high-speed railway project.

In foreign investors' eyes, Vietnam remains an important investment destination in the medium and long terms amidst the ongoing global supply chain restructuring, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

As of June 30, credit expanded 6% compared to the end of 2023 while total outstanding loans approximated VND14.4 quadrillion (US$563.3 billion), a positive signal showing this year's credit growth target of 14 - 15% is within reach, experts said. ​

VOV.VN - The sixth Ngoc Linh ginseng festival is scheduled to take place from August 1 to 3 in the mountainous district of Nam Tra My in central Quang Nam province.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese firms spent US$1.55 billion on importing 74,585 completely-built-up (CBU) cars in the first six months of the year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.