VOV.VN - Vietnam’s wood industry has unexpectedly fallen into an unprecedented slump amid a sharp decline in orders.

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister has directed relevant ministries, agencies and localities to resolve difficulties in terms of administrative procedures, capital accessibility, business conditions, debts, taxes and fees to facilitate business production.

As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, Vietnam's rubber industry faces challenges from both the world market and internal factors that hinder the industry’s competitiveness.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Ministerial Declaration on starting negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) between the two nations right after Vietnam completed its procedures. ​

Taking full advantage of Vietnam's numerous free trade agreements (FTAs) and rolling out measures to promote trade are keys to boosting the country's export in the future, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Retailers Association hosted a seminar on April 6 in Hanoi with the theme of "Industry 4.0 and opportunities for the retail industry in Vietnam".

The first quarter of 2023 saw a decline of 2.2% in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) compared to the same period last year, due to the impact of the world economy's challenges on domestic production and business, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The paper industry needs to switch from production of normal packaging since supply exceeds demand and invest in other items such as high-quality packaging paper, which is still mostly imported, according to the Vietnam Paper and Pulp Association.

VOV.VN - More than 500 businesses from 16 countries and territories are showcasing their products at the 32nd Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo) which kicked off in Hanoi on April 5.

The real estate sector ranks second in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in the first quarter of 2023 with US$766 million, accounting for 14.1% of total FDI.