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Cargo through seaports rises three percent in four months

Seaports in the country handled more than 236 million tonnes of cargo during the first four months of 2022, up 3 percent from the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA).

Vietnamese and French businesses seek to enhance trade links

Measures aimed at promoting greater investment and trade between Vietnam and businesses in France's Nice Côte d'Azur region were discussed during a recent seminar hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Nice Côte d'Azur.

Six working groups established to accelerate public investment disbursement

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has decided to set up six working groups with an aim to accelerate disbursement of public investment capital.

Vietnam to study property tax in comprehensive tax reform

This tax was also mentioned in the Finance Strategy to 2030 , approved in March.

Viet Nam seeks ways to boost logistics industry to its full potential

Viet Nam’s geography gives it a logistical advantage in boosting production, export and logistics services. This year, the Government has set targets of tapping its full potential.

Japanese Prime Minister begins official visit to Viet Nam

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his entourage arrived in Ha Noi on April 30 afternoon, beginning his two-day official visit to Viet Nam.

HCM City’s economy stages vigorous recovery

Ho Chi Minh City’s economy is rebounding strongly, raising confidence among people and businesses, heard a recent meeting on local socio-economic situation.

Vietnam should transform growth model towards efficiency: experts

Vietnam needs to speed up transformation towards an efficiency and innovation-driven growth model to meet requirements of sustainable and inclusive development, experts have said.

Pangasius exports go for a good price

Pangasius prices have increased sharply, consumption demand in many countries has been positive and orders are plentiful, so the export price of frozen pangasius fillets has increased to US$3.4/kg, an increase of US$0.25/kg compared to January 2022.

Market maintains momentum thanks to banking stocks

The market continued its upward march on Wednesday as optimistic sentiment lifted large-cap stocks.

Experts gather to discuss solutions to revive the economy

The risk of high inflation and the rising price of assets have been put forward at a seminar to discuss how to support and revive the economy in the new normal, after the great impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Registered foreign investment down, disbursement up in first four months

Among the large-scale projects in the four months was the Bắc Ninh Province-based Việt Nam-Singapore Industrial Park, which raised its capital by nearly $941 million.

Finance Ministry proposes 5% tax rate on fertilizer exports

The Ministry of Finance has proposed an export tax rate of 5% on fertilizers to contribute to reducing local fertilizer prices.

Danang to receive 400 flights during upcoming holiday

Around 400 international and domestic flights are expected to arrive in Danang during the upcoming holiday — Reunification Day (30 April) and International Labor Day (1 May).

Viet Nam draws over 10.8 billion USD of FDI in four months

Viet Nam attracted over 10.8 billion USD of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first four months of this year, equivalent to 88.3 percent of the amount recorded in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Vietnam boasts geo-economic advantages for logistics development

Boasting a special geographical location in the world’ dynamic development area, Vietnam holds advantages of geo-economics to boost production and exports activities, as well as logistics services, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan.

Hau Giang Province expands industrial zones to meet demand

The Hau Giang Province Department of Industry and Trade has drafted a long-term industrial zone (IZ) development plan to shift production facilities from residential areas to IZs and minimize environmental pollution.

Da Lat pilots agrivoltaics model

GIZ has realized the enormous potential of the agrivoltaics model for Viet Nam, a country with large-scale agricultural production and increasing demand for electricity consumption to meet economic growth rates.

VN localities among most searched destinations by foreigners

The Vietnamese cities of My Tho and Bac Ninh have been listed among the most searched destinations in Vietnam by foreigners, according to the latest report into the recovery of domestic travel demand in Southeast Asia conducted by Google Asia Pacific travel.

European businesses more positive about investing in Vietnam

European business confidence in Vietnam’s investment environment continued to rise at the start of 2022, according to the website Fibre2Fashion.com.