VOV.VN - Vietnam racked up a trade surplus of US$2.74 billion during October to bring its trade surplus during the opening 10 months of the year to US$125 million, according to figures released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Malaysian counterpart Saifuddin Abdullah on November 15 co-chaired the sixth session of the Joint Commission for Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly (NA) has approved the Government’s proposal to raise the national GDP growth rate for 2022 to between 6% and 6.5%, with many NA deputies believing there is plenty of room for Vietnam to meet the target.

Trade remedies should be utilised more and in a more effective way to ensure fair competition and protect domestic production in the context of Vietnam’s deeper integration into the global economy through joining more free trade agreements (FTAs), according to experts.

Vietnam and Spain are standing a good chance to further develop ties, given that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect from August and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVPIA) has already ratified by Vietnam and is pending ratification in the EU.

Measures to boost the export of agricultural and aquatic products to China were discussed at a seminar organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) on November 11.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total import-export value over the opening 10 months of this year has grossed US$534 billion, and the country’s economic recovery on track the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) says the year-end figure is likely to exceed the US$600 billion mark.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomes APEC’s efforts in maintaining the momentum of regional cooperation, controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting economic recovery, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said at the 32nd APEC Ministerial Meeting on November 8-9.

VOV.VN - Although the capital of Hanoi eased social distancing measures against COVID-19 several weeks ago, its fashion outlets and commercial centres have fallen quiet.

VOV.VN - Business leaders are more optimistic about Vietnam’s business environment following the ending of lockdowns and the ‘new normal’ of post-pandemic trade and investment.