VOV.VN - The Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative (VJJI) has significantly contributed to improving the local business environment and raising the country’s overall competitiveness in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction.

Despite the global recession that has hit e-commerce markets in the world’s biggest economies, Vietnam appears well positioned, in contrast, and is expected to grow through this phase, according to an article published on the foreign investment consulting firm Dezan Shira & Associates' Vietnam Briefing website.

There is ample room for Vietnam to boost export and direct distribution of goods in foreign retail systems, heard a conference recently held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue had a working session with a delegation of the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), with representatives from nearly 50 businesses and groups, in Hanoi on February 14.

Vietnam’s e-commerce is projected to continue booming in 2023 and developing firmly in the following years, aided by a series of growth drivers such as the wave of digital transformation, consumers’ trust, technological infrastructure, and favourable mechanisms and policies issued by the Government.

VOV.VN - A conference was held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on February 3 with the aim of promoting domestic production and consumption and expanding the nation’s export markets in the year ahead.

VOV.VN - The US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the launch of an investigation into gas powered pressure washers imported from some countries, including Vietnam, as many products had allegedly been sold in the United States at less than fair value.

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.

Relevant ministries and agencies will tighten management and supervision of e-commerce to discover violations and prevent tax losses in 2023.

The Vietnamese retail sector has recovered to the pre-COVID-19 level, with 53.8% of total retailers reporting similar or better business outcomes, according to Vietnam Report JSC.