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

Thanh Hoa Enterprises strive toward the Japanese potential market

Recognizing Japan as both a potential market and the most finicky market in the world, Thanh Hoa Enterprises are working to improve product quality standards to conquer this challenging market.

Creating a driving force for the Vietnam - Luxembourg business community to promote trade and investment cooperation

The date is 5 May 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, and the Business Association of the Kingdom of Belgium - Luxembourg in Vietnam collaborated to organise the Vietnam - Luxembourg

Exports of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products in the first 4 months of 2023 decreased by more than 13%

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the export value of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products in April 2023 was 4.54 billion USD, down 8.3% over the same period last year.

Market connection - numerous business needs and industry associations

To promote exports, numerous businesses and industry associations have proposed solutions such as supporting the implementation of trade promotion, connecting trade, and disseminating market information, particularly regarding the Chinese market.

State bank: Approving for compulsory transfer of 4 specially controlled banks

The relevant parties are currently implementing the following contents to submit to the Government for approval of the plan to restructure these banks by the prescribed order and procedures.

Total revenue from tourists nationwide is estimated at VND 24,000 billion, up 9% over the same period

During the last holiday season, it is estimated that localities across the nation welcomed more than 300,000 international visitors and served approximately 7 million domestic visitors (up 40% from the same period in 2022), of whom 3.2 million stayed

Hanoi leads the country in attracting foreign investment in the first four months of 2023

In the first four months of 2023, Hanoi's foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction reached about 1.71 billion USD (up 260% over the same period in 2022), ranking first in the country.

EU prepares to impose a carbon tax on iron and steel, cement, fertilizer

The European Parliament has passed numerous measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions drastically, including the imposition of a carbon tax on high-emissions imports.

The increase in the speed of digitization will upset the labor market

This is also stated in the report "The Future of Work" published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) based on a survey of more than 800 businesses.

Import-Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) Coal industry has a trade deficit of 6.7 billion USD in 2022

The coal industry's trade deficit in 2022 is USD 6.7 billion. This information was released by the Import-Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) in its 2022 report on imports and exports.

More than 4,000 visitors came to visit My Son - Quang Nam, on the occasion of April 30 and May 1

According to Mr. Phan Ho, Director of the Management Board (MB) of My Son Cultural Heritage in Quang Nam province, more than 4,000 tourists visited Vietnam between April 30 and May 1 of this year. My Son Cultural Heritage Area sightseeing and tourism

The Ministry of Finance proposes 2 options to reduce registration fees for domestically manufactured and assembled cars

The Ministry of Finance has just issued Document No. 4295/BTC-CST on the implementation of Resolution No. 31/NQ-CP at the Regular Government Meeting in February 2023

The Prime Minister directed to remove difficulties and promote the production and export of forest and aquatic products

The Government Office has just announced the conclusion of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's participation in the Conference with the Association of Timber and Forest Products and the Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers to eliminate obstace

Travel revenue in the first 4 months of the year was nearly 2.1 times higher than the same period last year

Tourism revenue in the first four months of 2023 is projected to reach 9.1 trillion VND, nearly 2.1 times that of the same period in 2022, as a result of the exciting cultural and tourism activities in many locations during the first months of 2023

Inaugurated two North-South expressways Mai Son - National Highway 45 and Phan Thiet - Dau Giay

On the morning of April 29, 2023, the Ministry of Transport coordinated with the provinces of Thanh Hoa and Binh Thuan to inaugurate and open two routes at the Mai Son - National Highway 45 (65 km) and Phan Thiet - Dau Giay (99 km) sections.

In April 2023 alone, nearly 16,000 new businesses were established

According to data released by the General Statistics Office on April 29 in the morning, there were nearly 16,000 newly established businesses with a total registered capital of VND 154,600 billion in April 2023.

Long An Supporting businesses to boost exports through e-commerce channels

A seminar entitled "Supporting enterprises in Long An province to promote exports through e-commerce" was held in Long An on April 25, 2023, for the years 2023 to 2025.

Hoa Binh Focusing on improving the investment and business environment to enhance provincial competitiveness

On April 26 in the afternoon, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Hoa Binh Provincial People's Committee Bui Van Khanh presided over a meeting of the Steering Committee to improve the business

Hai Phong bans road for the pilot pedestrian street in Do Son tourist area

From 19:00 to 23:00, the Hai Phong Department of Transport will prohibit all vehicular traffic on Van Huong Street, from Con Deer Fork to Ngo Quyen guesthouse, except priority vehicles.

The policies on capital and land will take effect from May 2023

Some new policies regarding nominal interest on government bonds will go into effect in May 2023, along with new regulations regarding state capital investments in businesses.