Vietnam is always a leading partner of the Netherlands in Asia, said the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Sigrid Kaag, at an online meeting with Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh on January 14. Full Article
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Difficult year ahead for leather-footwear sector: experts 13/01
The COVID-19 pandemic will continue creating trouble for the leather-footwear sector in Europe and the US – its key markets for export, in 2021, the Sai Gon Giai phong newspaper reported, citing experts’ opinions.
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Two more Vietnamese dairy producers licensed to export to China 13/01
Two more Vietnamese dairy producers have been granted with transaction codes for exporting their products to China by the Chinese General Administration of Customs, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Asia-Africa Market Department on January 11.
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Vietnam prepares best conditions to spur economic growth: forum 12/01
Vietnam has prepared the best conditions to spur its economic growth as the global economy is grappling with the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have said.
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FDI enterprises increase but more losses reported 08/01
The number of foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises continues to increase in Vietnam, but more are reporting losses. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said FDI firms' contributions were not yet commensurate with the preferential policies given to them.
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HCM City's retail market grows by 11.9 percent despite pandemic 07/01
The retail market of the southern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City grew by 11.9 percent to 759.7 trillion VND (32.84 billion USD).
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Gov’t issues Resolution on 2021 socio-economic development 05/01
The Government has recently issued Resolution No.01/NQ-CP on key measures to carry out the 2021 socio-economic development plan and State budget estimate.
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HCM City targets higher exports by key earners in 2021 05/01
HCM City has set a goal of boosting the export of its key products this year and beyond via trade promotion activities and assistance to enterprises.
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Trade surplus posts record high since 2016 28/12
Vietnam is estimated to enjoy a trade surplus of 19.1 billion USD this year – the highest since 2016.
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Wood exports to hit 12.5 billion USD in 2020 22/12
Wood export turnover this year is expected to reach a record high of nearly 12.5 billion USD despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as risks from export markets and the country’s policy changes in controlling the legality of imported wood materials.
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EVFTA brings first success with plenty more to come 19/12
Since its entry into force on August 1, the European Union (EU) – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has brought first successes, reflected by the strong growth of Vietnam’s exports to the EU in recent months and opened significant opportunities for sustainable development in bilateral trade.
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EU leaders wish to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam 19/12
President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen have sent congratulations to President Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the 30th founding anniversary of Vietnam-EU diplomatic ties.
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Rubber industry told to target sustainability 15/12
Sustainable latex production is important for Vietnam’s rubber industry, and the country should focus on getting rubber plantations to obtain certifications on sustainability, experts have said.
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Việt Nam's shrimp exports to the EU have recovered since the beginning of the third quarter of this year thanks to the positive impact of the EVFTA, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). 07/12
Việt Nam's shrimp exports to the EU have recovered since the beginning of the third quarter of this year thanks to the positive impact of the EVFTA, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
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FDI forecast to flow into supporting industries 01/12
Foreign direct investment in supporting industries is expected to spike in the coming months as more and more foreign companies establish production facilities in Vietnam and seek to develop supply chains here, experts said.
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