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

In 2023, fruit and vegetable exports are anticipated to set a record high.

According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, exports of fruits and vegetables during the first five months of the year exceeded USD 1.97 billion. With a high growth rate of 39% in the first five months of the year

Building a Smart Society: Exploring Opportunities and Obstacles

Developing a “smart society,” a concept attracting widespread interest, has become a global objective for many nations. Vietnam are favourable to advance digital transformation and establish a smart society.

New State Bank action - a basis for commercial banks to reduce lending rates

The State Bank has decided to reduce a series of operating interest rates by 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent beginning on June 19, paving the way for commercial banks to reduce deposit and lending interest rates.

The initial shipment of Thanh Hoa seedless fabric is now available on the British market.

The first shipment of Vietnam's seedless lychee was introduced to the UK market, making it the fourth Vietnamese speciality fruit after Tan Lac red pomelo, Dien Yen Thuy pomelo and Cao Phong orange (Hoa Binh), the main export.

On June 19, the State Bank of Vietnam officially reduced a series of operating interest rates.

According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the continued reduction in operating interest rates confirms and establishes a trend of interest rate reduction for the market in the coming time, thereby directing credit institutions to be more daring

The second term of the Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Club Congress (2023-2027) is about to commence.

Ho Chi Minh City will host the Congress of Delegates, term II of the Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Club, term (2023-2027), on June 21, 2023.

Organizations must implement more network security monitoring solutions.

This is also the recommendation of the BKAV Malware Research Centre when detecting the Spectralviper virus, which targets the computers of several large corporations.

Ho Chi Minh City wants to limit the amount of support from the budget for each project

The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City proposed that the Ministry of Planning and Investment coordinate the study of a limit of 10% of the total investment capital of each project for city budget support.

In 2023, businesses will implement synchronised solutions to overcome difficulties.

To assist businesses in overcoming obstacles, increase exports, and accelerate the nation's economic development, each community will need to prioritise and concentrate on several innovative solutions shortly.

Encourage economic expansion on both the supply and demand sides.

To achieve the growth objective, it is necessary to examine existing mechanisms and policies to develop supply-and-demand-enhancing solutions.

Exporting domestic waste overseas - more than waste converting Vietnam's energy to neutralizing CARBON

One of the keys to converting Vietnam's energy to neutralizing CARBON and reducing emissions is the potential of renewable energy sources, especially wind and solar power.

Enhancing the quality and viability of the stock market while aiding businesses

The State Securities Commission has clearly outlined its mission to support businesses and advance the stock market toward quality and sustainability.

"Digitals transformations now permeates all aspects of life"

This is Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's comment at the Industry 4.0 Summit. The Prime Minister, assessing the significance of digital transformation, stated that those who do not catch up will fall behind, be left behind, and even be eliminated.

Throughout the first six months of 2023, Quang Ninh maintains its growth momentum.

According to the General Statistics Office's official announcement, in the first half of the year, Quang Ninh is projected to experience a growth rate of 9.46%, 0.24 percentage points higher than the growth rate of the same period (which was 9.22%).

Examining 81 foreign-funded investment projects and economic organizations in Hanoi

The inspection team will examine 81 projects and organizations with foreign investment capital, including 64 projects and 17 organizations. The inspection period is between the second and fourth quarters of 2023.

Vietnam's total export value decreased by 18.88 billion USD in May.

Vietnam's total export value from the beginning of the year to the end of May 2023 was $135.22 billion, a 12.3% (or $18.88 billion) decrease from the same period in 2022.

General Department of Customs Import and export activities contributed 18% less to the budget.

According to the General Department of Customs, the total budget revenue from import and export reached VND 162,803 billion as of the 11th of June, which was 38.3% of the estimate and 18.1% less than the same period in 2022.

3 additional banks reduce rates on deposits with terms of six months or longer.

According to the most recent announcement, HDBank, Sacombank, and GPBank, all reduced deposit interest rates simultaneously in June. A reduction in deposit interest rates continue the June trend.

Plan for socio-economic development and state budget forecast for 2024

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's Directive No. 21/CT-TTg on the Elaboration of Socio-Economic Development Plans and State Budget Estimates for 2024 contains numerous noteworthy provisions.

New Zealand market penetration: Vietnamese businesses have ample room to grow.

The import-export relationship between Vietnam and New Zealand can be summed up in two words: complementary. This is because many of the items New Zealand requires are available from Vietnam, and vice versa.