Although the export of goods has faced many difficulties, there have been encouraging signals in the past two months as enterprises and state management agencies have been actively implementing solutions to regain export momentum.

VOV.VN - The retail prices of petrol increased sharply by VND1,220 to VND1,300 per litre as of 3 p.m. on July 21, following the latest changes made by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

The rising demands for rice in international markets and higher prices are benefiting rice exporters as the number of orders has increased sharply.

Exports of cement and clinker products reached 14 million tonnes in the first six months of this year, a year-on-year decline of 15%. Export value is estimated at US$700 million.

National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, head of the NA Standing Committee’s Supervisory Delegation on the enforcement of energy development policies and laws during the 2016-2021 period, attended a seminar on Vietnamese electricity pricing policies and market held in Hanoi on July 18.

The Presidential Office held a press conference in Hanoi on July 17 to announce the President’s order on the promulgation of the laws adopted at the fifth session of the 15th-tenure National Assembly.

The Ministry of Transport has proposed increase ceiling airfares for domestic flight routes of over 500km by VND50,000 – 250,000 after eight years of being unchanged.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s rice export value rose by 34.7% year on year in the first six months of this year to reach US$2.3 billion, thanks to its high prices in the world market.

VOV.VN - The retail prices of petrol rose in the latest adjustment as of 15:00 p.m. on July 11 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

The Supreme People’s Procuracy on July 10 issued an indictment prosecuting Ex-Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung on the charge of “abusing position and power while performing duties” for his wrongdoings in inflating the prices of green trees planted in the capital city.