Globe’s appetite for Vietnam fruit and vegetables grows
(VOV) - The value of fruit and vegetable exports has climbed 123.7% from a year earlier in the eleven months leading up to December to US$1.673 billion, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit).
Canada imposes anti-dumping duties on Vietnam OCTG
(VOV) - The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) has announced its final decision on re-investigation into oil country tubular goods (OCTG) imported from some countries, including Vietnam, according to the Vietnam Competition Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
New website ‘agromart’ debuts
(VOV) - Nguyen Nhu Tiep, head of the National Agro-Forestry Fisheries Quality Assurance (NAFIQAD) has announced the debut of a new website at www.agromart.com.vn to promote the sector.
The FED’s historic rate hike signals stronger US dollar
(VOV) - The US Federal Reserve hike in interest rates last week has a profound impact on financial markets around the globe, particularly those in emerging economies such as Vietnam, say the experts.
Vietnam’s fast-moving consumer goods market blooms
Vietnam’s fast-moving consumer market is now a magnet for foreign investors as it is expected to outpace major markets like India and China with an annual growth rate of 20 percent by 2020.
Tariff cuts help cheap cars from Thailand dominate market
With a total of 23,516 cars shipped to Vietnam in the first 11 months, up 84%, Thailand is now the biggest auto seller in the country, local media reported recently, citing new customs data.
Local exports to face stiff competition
Vietnam's exports, especially agro-forestry and fisheries, will face difficulties in 2016 if the country does not drastically restructure the industry, Tran Tuan Anh, deputy minister of Industry and Trade said.
Stock market capitalisation equals to 34% of GDP
The capitalization of Vietnam’s stock market was estimated at more than VND1,325 trillion (US$58.8 billion), equal to 34% of the country’s Gross Domestic Products (GDP), this year.
Japan restaurants facing tough competition in Vietnam
(VOV) - As many as 770 Japan restaurants are operating in Vietnam, including more than 400 in HCM City, creating fiercer completion in the highly lucrative market, according to the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).
Telephone exports at record high in November
(VOV) - Exports of telephones and components hit a record high of US$2.78 billion in November, up 4.4% from a month earlier, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.