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

Instead of "squeezing", it is necessary to "direct" the capital flow into real estate

In order for the real estate market to recover after the pandemic, improving capital flows for the real estate market should be one of the policy priorities.

Conferences help beef up Vietnam – India trade, investment, tourism ties

The Vietnamese Embassy in India, in coordination with chambers of commerce and industry in West Bengal, has organised conferences to further promote trade, investment and tourism of India into Vietnam.

Adapting to the "new normal", businesses "getting better"

The recovery momentum of businesses has shown many positive signs after the first quarter of 2022.

Viet Nam International Premium Products Fair attracts over 250 exhibitors

The Viet Nam International Premium Products Fair will be held again in Ho Chi Minh City after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Viet Nam-Laos trade ties growing sustainably

Since the establishment of their bilateral diplomatic ties in 1962, Viet Nam and Laos have promoted cooperation across spheres, with their trade exchange posting substantial growth, benefiting both countries.

Businesses urged to help make breakthroughs in Viet Nam - Laos economic ties: NA Chairman

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue met with representatives of Vietnamese businesses in Laos on May 15 in Vientiane as part of his official visit to Laos.

Seminar connects Vietnamese, US agricultural businesses

Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan and Marc Mealy, Senior Vice President for Policy at the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), co-chaired a seminar connecting agricultural enterprises of Vietnam and the US on May 13 in Washington D.C.

Reference exchange rate kept unchanged on May 17

The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 23,160 VND/USD on May 17, unchanged from the previous day.

RCEP to improve Vietnam’s access to large consumer markets: Standard Charter Bank

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which entered into force on January 1, 2022, is expected to boost Vietnam’s export and improve its access to large consumer markets, according Standard Chartered Bank.

Vietnam hosts international conference on ocean economy

All countries need to make stronger commitments and take more drastic and effective measures to demonstrate their responsibility for the sustainable development of the ocean economy.

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets US business community

Cooperation activities between Vietnam and the US continue to develop deeply in all fields, particularly in investment and finance, with businesses of the two countries playing a very important role, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

US businesses consider Vietnam a leading market in business strategy

Representatives of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and the US Chamber of Commerce (USCC) all hailed Vietnam’s development potential and desired to expand cooperation with this market, during their May 12 meeting with visiting Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Positive outlook ahead for Vietnamese economy this year

The Vietnamese economy is anticipated to enjoy positive growth of roughly 6% this year, while inflation is forecast to be at between 4% and 4.5%, according to financial experts.

Viet Nam sees economic ties with US as driver for stronger partnership: Prime Minister

The Government of Viet Nam views the economic, trade, investment and financial relations with the US as a strong driver for boosting the bilateral comprehensive partnership, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told US Trade Representative Katherine Tai in their Washington D.C meeting on May 12 morning (local time).

“The blue economy scenarios for Vietnam” report launched

Scenarios for Vietnam’s maritime economy are outlined in a report launched at a ceremony jointly held by the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Hanoi on May 12.

Rice exports to EU quadruple in Q1

Vietnam exported 22,500 tonnes of rice to the EU for nearly 18 million USD in the first quarter of 2022, roughly a four-fold increase in both volume and value compared to the same period last year thanks to preferential tariffs enjoyed under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vietnam looks for cooperation opportunities in Africa

Vietnam’s achievements and potential for cooperation with African nations have been popularised at the 8th Edition of the Africa Forum of Investment and Commerce, which takes place in Algeria on May 11 and 12.

AmCham Chairman: PM’s upcoming visit to U.S. creates chance to expand trade ties

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance at the Special ASEAN-US Summit and working visit to the U.S. create big opportunities for the two nations to expand their trade, said Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) John Rockhold in a recent interview with the VGP.

FDI sector makes up 70% of Viet Nam’s total export value

The export value of the foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises accounts over 70 percent of Viet Nam’s total export value, according to an annual report on Viet Nam’s FDI in 2021 issued by the Viet Nam's Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises on May 10.

Reference exchange rate down 2 VND

The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 23,141 VND/USD on May 11, down 2 VND from the previous day.