The index of industrial production (IIP), foreign direct investment (FDI) and export-import were among the bright spots of the national economy in the first five months of this year, experts have said.

Aeon Global Merchandising Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of Japanese retailer AEON Group, plans to export about 30 tonnes of fresh lychees to Japan this year, up 120% from last year’s figure, according to the company’s representative.

Vietnamese coffee exports to the Spanish market reached approximately 55,380 tonnes in the first four months of this year, worth US$193.1 million, an increase of 53.7% in volume and 136.6% in value compared to the same period last year.

VOV.VN - There remains plenty of room ahead to grow Vietnamese rubber exports to the United States amid the nation’s share of the rubber market in the US has seen gradual improvement.

Digital platforms have played a key role in helping Vietnamese firms take their high-quality products to the world, insiders have said.

VOV.VN - As of mid-May, Vietnamese export turnover had reached US$138.59 billion, marking an increase of 16% on-year and with the current level of growth momentum, this year’s export turnover is anticipated to fulfill the set target.

The export of Vietnamese tra fish (pangasius) has roared back to growth after a significant drop recorded earlier this year as countries have scaled up their imports, according to insiders.

VOV.VN - Vietnam raked in roughly US$302 million from exporting tuna during the past four months of the year, up 22% on-year with exports of processed and canned tuna witnessing an upturn, according to statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN -The past four months of the year witnessed Vietnam's total import and export value reach nearly US$239 billion, a rise of 15.1% to US$31.4 billion over the same period from last year. Of the total, exports hit US$124 billion, up 15.1%, and imports stood at US$115 billion, up 15.1%, according to the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Le Van Thinh, Director of HCM City's Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, and Tran Thanh Hai, Principal of Vien Dong College, have signed a commitment with several German enterprises to increase skilled young labourers for the college and to train young talents in line with German standards for the labour market in both countries.