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Vietnam coffee exports hit three-year record high

Following impressive growth recorded in the first quarter, Vietnamese coffee exports are projected to continue increasing moving into the second quarter thanks to abundant supply sources and incentives from numerous free trade agreements (FTAs), according to industry insiders.

Real estate remains second biggest magnet for FDI

Foreign investors pledged to pour over US$2.8 billion in real estate sector in the first four months this year, accounting for 30.3 percent of the total foreign direct investment inflows.

Space expands for capital inflows from overseas

Foreign capital inflow in Vietnam is expected to gain new momentum on the back of fresh commitments from overseas investors.

Vietnam has huge biomass power potential, but more incentives needed

Vietnam expects to add 9,600 MW of power from biomass by 2030, but that will need added incentives.

The Vietnamese Government determined to speed up public investment disbursement

The Vietnamese Government has set up six working groups to speed up the disbursement of public investment to create impetus for post-pandemic economic growth.

Vietnam ready to assist Australian businesses: diplomat

Vietnam will support Australian enterprises as they explore and expand their investment, business and trade activities in the country, Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Tat Thanh told the host’s business community on May 5.

How will FED’s rate hike affect Vietnam?

After two years of ultra-easy policy to sustain the economy hit severely by COVID-19, the FED became more hawkish. This had a significant impact on the Vietnamese and global stock markets.

HCM City looks to bolster waste treatment cooperation with Indian firm

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan on May 4 met with Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy, a member of the upper house of India, who was leading a business delegation, including representatives of the Ramky Group, to the city to explore cooperation chances in waste treatment.

Gov’t determined to speed up public investment disbursement

The Vietnamese Government has set up six working groups to speed up the disbursement of public investment to create impetus for post-pandemic economic growth.

Reference exchange rate stays stable

The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 23,128 VND/USD on May 5, unchanged from the previous day.

Credit guarantee funds should be reorganized soon

The reform of the national credit guarantee funds is critical in light of the fact that the majority of small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) are unable to obtain bank loans.

Vietnam's economic growth driven by manufacturing industry

The manufacturing industry has made unexpected achievements despite the difficulties of the post-COVID-19 economy and the world's economic and political upheaval.

Tra Vinh province has been re-established for 30 years and is rapidly becoming an economic hub

Throughout the last 30 years, the Tra Vinh provincial Party Committee, authorities, and ethnic minorities have always retained tradition, character, and patriotism, as well as the desire to self-reliance, self-reliance, and ambition to rise up. have joined forces, unified, and worked hard to overcome numerous problems and challenges, propelling the province to become stronger and stronger, leaving exceptional imprints in all sectors.

Bright prospects for F&B industry

The F&B industry has been robust since the beginning of this year, posting two-digit growth in the first quarter, driven by the reopening of economic activities.

Market likely to extend losses this week

After the Vietnamese stock market experienced a turbulent week, analysts believe that the short-term downward risk is likely to remain due to investors’ pessimistic sentiment.

Is real estate a safe haven during inflation?

According to experts, investing in real estate during inflation has two sides and investors must be very careful.

Textile and garment exports to Africa: Modest value compared to potential

To avoid being scammed, paying due attention to business practices and language is important to help garment exporters conquer the African market.

Textile - garment sector sees strong growth

The Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) enjoyed a year-in-year surge of 144.2 percent in revenue to over 5.15 trillion VND (224.26 million USD) in the first quarter of 2022, completing 28.5 percent of its target for the whole year.

Nearly 120 million USD to be used to build 4 aircraft maintenance workshops at Long Thanh airport

The Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) has recently submitted to the Ministry of Transport for appraisal and approval four investment projects on building and operating aircraft maintenance workshops at Long Thanh International Airport with a total investment of more than 2.75 trillion VND (119.7 million USD).

Vietnam remains attractive destination for Japanese investors: JETRO chief

Vietnam in the eye of Japanese investors is a potential market that boasts factors for steady growth, says Nobuhiko Sasaki, chairman and CEO of the Japan External Trade Organisation – an agency that promotes Japanese trade and investment.