- THE MOUTHPIECE OF THE VIETNAM ASSOCIATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
National Citizen Bank (NCB) assists manufacturing firms in obtaining a convenient source of loan capital through competitive interest rates, attractive incentives, a straightforward dossier, and fast processing times.
Apple’s AirPods, Vision Pro AR headset manufacturing partner is planning to invest $280 million to set up a manufacturing facility in Bac Ninh, Vietnam.
In 2023, despite challenging business operations and production activities, enterprises and generous donors still contributed over 536 billion VND to accompany and collaborate with Long An province in implementing social welfare programmes.
The real estate market is going through many ups and downs as interest rates rise, narrowing the sources of capital mobilisation for businesses in this sector. However, experts believe that Vietnam is still an attractive market for foreign investors.
Young Vietnamese people are particularly interested in working in the semiconductor industry, according to Mr Binh. Opportunities for employment in the US, Japan, and South Korea must be created if we are to draw young people to this sector.
The US$381.4 million deal will expand Thomson Medical Group’s footprint in Southeast Asia, adding to its existing presence in Singapore and Malaysia.
According to preliminary statistics released by the General Department of Customs, in 2023, Vietnam’s exports to the US reached US$97 billion, a decrease of US$12.4 billion compared to 2022. However, this is still Vietnam’s largest export market.
According to figures recently released by the Foreign Investment Agency (Ministry of Planning and Investment), among the 10 localities attracting the most FDI in 2023, Thanh Hoa was named along with other economic powerhouses of the country.
Based on forecasts and assessments of the market situation, VNSTEEL has set a target of 3.095 million tonnes of finished steel output in 2024, assuming favourable market conditions.
Tuyen Quang Business Association has affirmed its prestige and role as a bridge between businesses and authorities, supporting businesses in developing and enhancing their competitiveness, and actively integrating into the international market.
Logistics and supply chain management companies. In light of the country's economic growth and industrialisation trends, the logistics sector in Vietnam is developing strongly and creating many opportunities for businesses in the industry.
The Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed focusing on enhancing cooperation with markets such as South Korea, Japan and Germany, where there is a particularly high demand for labour.
The Vietnamese Trade Office in Spain has advised improved coordination with the Trade Office and cautioned domestic enterprises about the risks involved in exporting to verify partner businesses before signing agreements.
Dr To Hoai Nam - Permanent Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Association of SMEs showed aspiration when giving a speech at the conference to review the activities in 2023 and deploy the tasks for 2024 of the Nghe An SME Association.
On January 13, the Business Association (BA) of Gia Lam District, Hanoi City, held a conference to summarise 2023 activities and deploy tasks for 2024, chaired by Mr Mai Duc Chung - Chairman of Gia Lam District BA.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will share Vietnam’s vision at the 54th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (WEF-54) in Davos, Switzerland, from January 16 to 18.
In 2023, Vietnam’s tea exports are estimated to reach 121,000 tonnes, worth 211 million USD. This is also the year with the lowest tea export in the past 7 years.
Vietnam's seafood exports are expected to continue their declining trajectory from 2023, leading SSI Research to predict a modest recovery pace in 2024, primarily in the second half of the year.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade predicts that 2024 will continue to face pressure from external factors, including slow growth in international trade, difficulty in attracting foreign investment, and depreciation pressure on the domestic currency.
Despite some positive signs in key export markets such as the US and Europe, the textile and garment industry is expected to face difficulties in 2024 due to low prices, geopolitical risks, and persistent inflation.