Shipments of products from the processing industry brought in about US$67.39 billion in the first quarter of this year, representing 87.13% of Vietnam’s total export value during the period.

Despite the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, wood and wooden product exports still posted impressive growth due to the efforts of many businesses to apply advanced technology, develop new products, and make use of online marketing channels.

VOV.VN - The southern province of Dong Nai has attracted US$320 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter this year, rising 40% against the same period last year, announced the provincial Department of Planning and Investment.

Stable supporting industries and restructuring of chains for industrial production are crucial to improving the country’s manufacturing sector, according to Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Vietnam will lure more foreign investment in the high-tech industry by offering more incentives and amending requirements for high-tech businesses.

VOV.VN - More than 100 events are set to be held throughout the year during the National Tourism Year 2021 of Ninh Binh as a contribution to the recovery of the national tourism industry amid the negative impact caused by COVID-19 pandemic, heard a press conference held on April 6.

The General Department of Market Surveillance under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that the market management force would focus on fighting counterfeit goods, goods that infringe intellectual property rights and goods of unknown origin on both traditional trade and digital platforms from April 1 to the end of December 2025.

VOV.VN -Vietnam is preparing a report for the Government to detail the possibility of implementing vaccine passports, a certificate which identifies individuals who have been inoculated against COVID-19), for the purpose of opening up the local travel sector.

VOV.VN - China tops the list of 14 countries who made investments into the Vietnamese wood industry, with a total of 23 projects throughout 2020.

Authorities in central Da Nang city have adopted a host of key measures to speed up economic restructuring in 2020-2025, focusing on strengthening hi-tech and supporting industries and IT development in connection with building startups and innovative urban areas and smart cities.