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.

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in supporting industries can benefit from multinational groups’ China plus-one strategies that include Vietnam, wrote Filippo Bortoletti, Country Director of the Dezan Shira & Associates Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister has approved a plan to build more than a million apartments for low income earners in urban areas and workers in industrial parks nationwide for 2021-2030.

VOV.VN - Vietnam requires a timely response to maintain its export market in the face of fluctuations occurring in the global economy, high inflation hitting many countries, and the increase in trade protectionism from importing countries leading to many difficulties for the nation's production and exports.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Israel have announced the conclusion of negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA) which will serve as a premise for both nations to sign the deal this year.