Vietnam's manufacturing and processing enterprises are expressing optimism about business prospects in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest survey conducted by the National Statistics Office (GSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - If manufacturing firms do not plan to reduce carbon emissions then their exported products will struggle to remain competitive and retain their position in the market, said experts at a green economy forum held in Hanoi on November 26.

Manufacturing firms are increasingly focusing on offering quality childcare services to ensure they retain workers.