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Leveraging CPTPP advantages to boost exports: Opportunities for Vietnamese businesses

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) opens up new opportunities for Vietnamese businesses. By expanding and increasing exports, Vietnamese businesses can access a larger and more diverse market.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau: 4 key areas of industry, seaports, tourism and high-quality services planned to attract investment

On March 3, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province held a Conference to deploy the Planning for the period 2021 - 2030, to promote investment in BRVT Province. 4 groups of fields were prioritised for investment planning: Industry, seaports, tourism, and services.

Binh Phuoc Bird’s Nest - Prospects for Sustainable Development

The Binh Phuoc Farmers’ Association announces plans to hold a workshop on “Binh Phuoc Bird’s Nest - Opportunities and Sustainable Development” on April 16, 2024, at Dong Xoai City Square.

Vietnam’s coastal cities and resort islands: attractive destinations for South Korean tourists

According to data from the Agoda travel platform, South Korean tourists are particularly “enamoured” with Vietnam’s fine sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.

The 2024 Ho Chi Minh City tourist stimulus event brought together around 100 businesses

Through this activity, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism connects tourism corporations and businesses to develop products and tours with preferential prices and deep discounts for tourists.

Boss Hien’s son increases personal stake in SHS Securities

Following the transaction, Mr Do Quang Vinh - the eldest son of Mr Do Quang Hien (Boss Hien) has increased his ownership stake in SHS from 0.92% to 1.54% of the charter capital, equivalent to 12.5 million shares.

Vietnamese seafood companies must be prepared to face challenges in 2024

Experts believe that the seafood export market in 2024 will still face many challenges such as competitive pressure, the EU market’s IUU yellow card issue, anti-subsidy taxes in the US, etc.

Fiditour signed an MOU with South Korea’s Control-F to provide climate forecasting software for tourists

On the afternoon of April 1, Fiditour Joint Stock Company (Vietnam) and Control-F (South Korea) implemented a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing programme to provide global climate forecasting data.

A CAREER FAIR 2024 organised by UEH SHARING links 5,000 career opportunities

In the series of events UEH SHARING - CAREER FAIR 2024, from 25th to 31st March 2024, the programme received nearly 6 billion VND in contributions from many businesses, and partners and more than 5000 job opportunities were offered to job seekers.

Century Synthetic Fiber Corporation plans ‘huge’ growth and profit for 2024

Century Synthetic Fiber Corporation’s management believes that the order situation will recover from the second quarter, with some brands having prepared for the spring-summer 2025 season.

What is driving the agricultural sector to make a breakthrough in export activities?

Agricultural exports have strong development potential, generating significant income for the Vietnamese economy. This is a driving force for promoting the Vietnamese agricultural sector in export activities and creating momentum for a breakthrough.

VINASME supports businesses in enhancing their capital access capabilities

To support businesses in enhancing their capital access capabilities, experts and speakers shared many insightful ideas at the training session on “Credit rating for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enhancing capital access capabilities”.

Financial solutions for the global supply chain in Vietnam

The import and export of goods have played an important role in connecting Vietnam with the global economy. To ensure effective connectivity in the global supply chain, the application of financial solutions is essential.

International arrivals in Vietnam increased by 72% in Q1 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels

According to newly released figures, the first quarter of this year witnessed a significant surge in international arrivals to Vietnam, with over 4.6 million visitors, representing a 72% increase compared to the same period last year.

Japan adds four more sectors to attract foreign workers

According to the Japanese government, Japan is expected to accept around 820,000 foreign workers under the skilled worker visa programme over the next five fiscal years.

Binh Thuan: Exploiting the Dragon Fruit Economy

Binh Thuan, a province in Vietnam known for having the largest dragon fruit growing area in the country, is undergoing a major transformation to exploit the economic potential of the “red gold” - dragon fruit.

Viettel ranks second in global telecoms brand index

Viettel has created positive perceived value from customers through innovation and a focus on the environment and community.

Businesses exporting rice to the EU must strictly control pesticide residues

According to the Vietnamese Trade Office in the EU, to continue competing and expanding the market, businesses need to pay attention to managing rice quality, especially controlling pesticide residues.

Shrimp exporters face US countervailing duty (CVD) risk

India, Ecuador, Indonesia and Vietnam are the four countries targeted by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) in this review, accounting for 90% of the 788,209 tonnes of shrimp imported into the US in 2023.

Vietnam’s steel imports are estimated to exceed US$4 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2024

In early 2024, steel became one of the commodity groups with high import expenditure. Notably, the decreasing price of imported steel is putting pressure on domestic production.