• THE MOUTHPIECE OF THE VIETNAM ASSOCIATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

Opportunities exist for startups in the challenges posed by large corporations.

Six large corporations from Vietnam and Japan have just outlined the problems they face and requested solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for innovative companies and startups to introduce their products and services to potential customers.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing work to ensure export supplies.

Efforts should be made to ensure supply and meet export demands, particularly in light of the fluctuating global demand and prices for agricultural products.

Foreign direct investment in the processing and manufacturing sector rose by nearly 15%

During the first eight months of 2023, FDI (foreign direct investment) in Vietnam's processing and manufacturing sector increased by nearly 15% compared to the same period in 2022.

The first eight months of 2023 saw a 10% increase in retail sales of goods and services.

In the first eight months of 2023, the total retail sales of consumer goods and services increased by 10% compared to the same period the previous year, reaching an estimated VND 4,043.9 trillion.

In the final months of the year, Hanoi expedites the release of public investment capital.

Hanoi City is concentrating on implementing the Prime Minister's directive to encourage the allocation and distribution of public investment capital in 2023.

Vietnam - Italy: Coordinate and promote agricultural cooperation

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy, the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy held events in the Central Italian city of Rieti as part of the Vietnam-Italy Year 2023.

Vietnam - Argentina: Fostering bilateral commerce and investment

The Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina coordinated with the Argentinian Chamber of Commerce - Asia Pacific on August 30 to hold a meeting with local businesses to promote economic and trade cooperation, seek new opportunities.

Bac Ninh introduces its industrial infrastructure to investors in Europe

A delegation of Vietnam’s Bac Ninh province led by its Vice-Chairman of the People's Committee, H.E. DAO Quang Khai, introduced the province's industrial infrastructure and vision for foreign investments at the business seminar held in Switzerland.

China will be the largest market for Vietnamese agricultural products in 2023.

This is one of the pieces of information shared by businesses at the Forum program connecting supply and demand, which introduced the market and mechanism for Vietnamese enterprises to participate in the "Vietnamese agricultural product stall"

In the first eight months of the year, Quang Ninh attracted a total of 754,63 million USD in foreign direct investment.

According to the report of the Department of Planning and Investment of Quang Ninh province, as of August 21, 2023, the total capital attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the province during the first eight months of the year.

After a month of operation, the market for individual corporate bonds has expanded significantly.

According to HNX, after one month of operation, the bond market has made numerous significant improvements, with a focus on increasing transparency and reducing investor risk.

Vietnam proposes to end plastic pollution through the applicable plan of action.

Vietnam proposes to reduce and eliminate plastic pollution through the roadmap; taking into account the country's conditions and circumstances; and emphasising the importance of mandatory obligations to avoid imposing excessive burdens

Binh Thuan: Utilising agricultural products for commercial promotion

On the morning of August 22, 2023, the Department of Science and Technology of the province of Binh Thuan hosted a conference on building and developing geographical indication brands for two of the province's most iconic products: dragon fruit

Compared to the same period in 2022, Quang Ninh Customs' income increased by 673 billion VND.

Mr. Tran Quang Trung, Deputy Director of Quang Ninh Customs Department, announced at a regular press conference on August 22, 2023, that as of August 21, 2023, the state budget revenue of Quang Ninh Customs Department Ninh had reached 10,419.19 BVND.

Musk believes Twitter's acquisition and rebranding as X may fail.

The message was delivered by the South African-born billionaire last month when X's competitor Meta launched its Threads app to compete with X.

Despite "burning" tens of billions of dollars, Zuckerberg's virtual universe is not as expected.

Meta appears to have chosen the wrong time, as the technological limitations of the present make the virtual universe an inaccessible concept for the majority of users worldwide.

Three Korean carriers were fined $25 million for false advertising

The Korean Fair Trade Commission stated that the fine for each company is different and hoped that this would serve as a lesson for domestic telecommunications companies.

The new generation, Department of Industry and Commerce FTA impacts export and import activities, and investment attraction positively.

Presently, Vietnam has signed and implemented a total of 19 FTAs, the majority of which have contributed to the improvement of the competitiveness of Vietnamese goods on the global stage.

Global stock markets fell due to interest rate worries.

As officials continue to view inflation as a risk, the Federal Open Market Committee of the US Federal Reserve signaled that another rate hike is imminent.

Why should financial institutions assess climate-related risks?

According to a report by the CDP Non-Profit, only 20% of financial firms measure their exposure to natural risks, whereas 85% measure their vulnerability to the effects of natural hazards. The climate is changing.