Domestic firms advised to track Singapore’s new appliance energy regulations
The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore has advised Vietnamese manufacturers, exporters, and distributors of household water heaters and commercial refrigerators to take note of the island nation’s new energy-saving regulations for these products, which will be effective next year.
Dong Thap exports first batch of lotus roots to Japan
The Dai Viet Lotus Foods JSC in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap exported the first batch of 15 tonnes of frozen lotus roots worth nearly VND1 billion (nearly US$39,360) to Japan on May 7.
Over 160 Vietnamese businesses to attend Thaifex food fair
VOV.VN - More than 160 local firms are expected to introduce their food and beverage products at the Thaifex-Aguna Asia 2024 slated for May 28 to June 1 in Bangkok, Thailand.
PM approves development plan for northcentral and central coastal region
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to approve a development plan for the northcentral and central coastal region for the 2021 to 2030 period with a vision towards 2050.
Exchange rates remain within controlled range: ADB expert
Current exchange rate fluctuations still fall within the controlled range of the State Bank of Vietnam, without necessitating usage of foreign exchange reserves for intervention, Nguyen Ba Hung, Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam, has said.
Gold prices reach new historic peak
VOV.VN - At 9:30 a.m. on May 7, the price of gold bars by Saigon Jewelry Company hit a new all-time high of VND84.8 million per tael for buying and VND87 million per tael for selling, up VND500,00 per tael compared to the previous day.
Vinfast, On Energy partner to promote use of battery energy storage for rooftop solar
VOV.VN - Automotive manufacturer VinFast of Vietnam and ON Energy Green Energy Joint Stock Company of KTG Group announced the signing of a strategic partnership on May 6 as part of efforts to promote the application of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for rooftop solar power in Vietnam.
Vietnam, Australia seek opportunities for trade and investment promotion
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam recently had a meeting with Senator Don Farrell, Special Minister of State and Minister for Trade and Tourism of Australia, at the Australian Parliament headquarters.
Firms urged to co-operate in anti-dumping probe into imported galvanized steel
VOV.VN - The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) unveiled that it has received dossiers from local companies requesting an investigation into anti-dumping measures placed on imported galvanized steel products originated from China and the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Canada regards Vietnam as gateway to Indo-Pacific region
VOV.VN - The Canadian city of Quebec views Vietnam as a gateway to the Indo-Pacific, which can be considered a rapidly growing and dynamic region, according to Florent Favrel, director of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec.