
Vietnam rice exports to the Philippines reached over US$1 billion
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:25:50
Vietnamese rice exports to the Philippines last year exceeded the US$1 billion mark for the first time, according to statistics compiled by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

How will the dairy industry fare in 2021?
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:25:37
The Covid-19 pandemic will cause a divergence in dairy consumption in 2021 with low-income people buying less than last year and middle- and high- income buying more, analysts forecast.

Vietnam elevates rice brand in demanding markets
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:10:05
Vietnamese rice has affirmed its quality through brands in various fastidious markets after penetrating high-end markets such as the US, Japan, and the EU during 2020.

HCMC gets busy with welcome party for Lunar New Year
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:09:45
HCMC is busy preparing lighting displays, firework shows and the flower street to brighten up the atmosphere for Tet.

Vietnam's exports to Israel see continued recovery
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:09:11
Last year saw Vietnam's export turnover to Israel reach roughly US$700 million and imports hit estimated US$850 million, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in the Middle East nation.

Motorbike sales slump, blamed on pandemic
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:08:59
Motorbike sales fell 16.6 percent to 2.71 million units last year, according to the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers.

US not impose tariff or sanction on Vietnam’s exports
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:08:03
The US Trade Representative (USTR), in its report released on January 15 on findings in the Section 301 investigation of Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices related to currency valuation, did not mention or recommend the imposition of tariff or any sanction measures on Vietnam’s exports, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on January 1

US says Vietnam's currency actions 'unreasonable' but holds off on tariffs
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:07:57
President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday said Vietnam’s actions to push down the value of its currency are “unreasonable” and restrict U.S. commerce, but did not impose punitive tariffs.

Vietnamese coffee aims to meet export target of US$6 billion by 2030
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:07:47
The local coffee industry has been urged to develop its value chain, strengthen connectivity between production and trade, whilst developing export markets and building brands to achieve the export target of US$6 billion by 2030.

200-year-old royal pavilion returns to resplendence in Hue
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:51:55
After eight years of restoration work, Ngu Phung (Five Phoenixes) Pavilion in Hue Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO heritage site, is welcoming visitors.

Hanoi takes the lead in building agricultural production chains
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:51:48
Since 2016 the Hanoi Agricultural Development Center has been developing supply chains for safe agricultural products.

Party Central Committee convenes 15th plenum
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:39:03
The 15th plenum of the 12th-tenure Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee opened this morning.

Quang Binh asked to improve business environment to lure more investors
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:38:47
Quang Binh should give greater attention to administrative reform as well as e-government and smart city building, thus creating a transparent and open business environment to lure more investors, stated Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung at the central province’s investment promotion conference on January 18.

Lao Than peak in ocean of clouds
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:27:48
Trekking up the 2,860 meter Lao Than peak in Lao Cai Province's Y Ty Commune can be a lifetime’s experience, as reflected by local tour guide Vang A Ho.

Buffalo-shaped ceramics go on sale ahead of Tet
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:25:49
With the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, just under one month away, Lai Thieu pottery village in Thuan An city in the southern province of Binh Duong have released a series of gold-plated ceramics shaped to look like buffaloes as a way of marking the upcoming Year of the Buffalo.

Ao dai show livens up ancient Hoi An
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:23:53
A weekly cultural show featuring traditional ao dai is helping Hoi An shake off the pandemic blues.

Work starts on FLC Quang Binh Beach and Golf Resort
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:20:31
Work started on a five-star hotel complex and an international convention centre, two key components of the FLC Quang Binh Beach and Golf Resort (FLC Quang Binh), in Quang Ninh commune, the central province of Quang Binh, on January 17.

Leading jeweler invests in pawn shop chain
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:20:23
PNJ has decided to invest in pawn shop chain Golden Friend, with the stipulation it cannot exceed 30 percent of the latter’s charter capital.