VOV.VN - Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 52.4 in August, down from 54.7 in July but still signaling a solid monthly improvement in terms of business conditions midway through the third quarter, according to the latest report released by the S&P Global.

In the context of sustainable growth as a trend in the global economy, many transportation companies in Vietnam are striving to build environmentally friendly supply chains as a competitive advantage in delivery and market expansion, especially given that transportation accounts for up to 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Electronics export has witnessed vigorous recovery, posting double-digit growth over seven and a half months and expected to hit US$130 - 132 billion in 2024.

While digital transformation is a priority for manufacturers, around 30% to 40% of global and Asia Pacific (APAC) respondents recognise achieving it is fraught with obstacles, including the cost and availability of labour.

Enterprises should spot their opportunities and risks on the basis of specific domestic and international economic development scenarios in the next 12 months to sketch out, and rationally adjust their business strategies amidst global headwinds, experts said at a business forum held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 22 by Forbes Vietnam and several organisations.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 22 praised Vietnamese expatriates for their wholehearted support and assistance to the fatherland over the years and said the Party and State stay ready to address their concerns.

VOV.VN - Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) firms continued to prove their pioneering role in Vietnam’s economic growth, generating a trade surplus of US$24.56 billion in the first seven months of the year.

VOV.VN - Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and China fetched US$112.2 billion in the past seven months, up 25% year on year, and if the steady growth is maintained in the coming months, the total trade value is likely to hit US$200 billion by the end of the year, say industry insiders.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is set to increase export turnover by roughly 6%, and maintain a trade surplus of about US$15 billion next year.

The remarkable growth in international tourist arrivals has contributed to positive business results for domestic airlines in the first six months of 2024.