Ba Ria – Vung Tau attracts investment as a "launchpad" for growth

Given its potential and the fast-evolving global landscape, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province has equipped itself with new instruments and a new mindset to enter the "era of rising."

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Strengthening economic connectivity: The foundation of the Vietnam-Canada strategic partnership

In November 1994, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien visited Vietnam and attended the inauguration of the Canadian Embassy in Hanoi. A year earlier, in 1993, Vietnam had established its Trade Office in Ottawa, Canada. Over the past 30 years, the relationship between Vietnam and Canada has grown comprehensively, encompassing politics, diplomacy, trade, investment, security, defense, education, and cultural exchange.

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Agricultural, forestry and fishery exports “reach the target” early

According to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the export turnover of agricultural, forestry and fishery products in November 2024 is estimated at US $5.3 billion, up 13.9% compared to November 2023. It is notable that it not only “reaching the finish line” early, the agricultural sector also exceeded the annual plan by over US $ one billion.

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Interest must rise for carbon exchange

Vietnam is planning to create a carbon credit market for companies to join but careful preparations and increased awareness will be needed for it to work.

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Baby Products, Toys, and Houseware Expos Open in HCM City

The Vietnam International Baby Products & Toys Expo (IBTE 2024), along with the Vietnam International Gift and Housewares Expo (IGHE 2024) officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC). With an exhibition area of nearly 20,000 m², the event has attracted significant interest from the business community and visitors both domestically and internationally.

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Developing Industry into Key Economic Sector

Powerful industrial development bolstered by high-tech and steady trade growth, especially in import and export, enabled the Tien Giang industry and trade sector to reaffirm its leading role and make its positive contributions to economic development. In particular, the sector always focuses on improving the business environment and boosting investment attraction.

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Opportunities for enterprises to join the aviation supply chain

The supporting industry, including the aviation industry, has been being shaped by Hanoi as an important segment in the global value chain. Therefore, the capital is carrying out various solutions to support and contribute to promoting enterprises to participate in the production, service supply, and consumption networks of the aviation industry both domestically and internationally.

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Agricultural, forestry and aquatic exports achieve target early

The export turnover of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products in November 2024 was estimated at 5.3 billion USD, a 13.9% increase compared to the same period last year. Thus, the total export turnover of these products in the first 11 months of 2024 reached 56.74 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 19%.

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Vietnam IT software and services industry offers high growth potential

The IT software and service industry in Southeast Asia is at an inflection point, poised for a next phase of growth. Ahmad Ridhwan Azizan, partner expert at Roland Berger Southeast Asia, and Truong Bui, partner and general manager at Roland Berger Vietnam, look at the Vietnamese market's opportunity to become the fastest growing in the region.

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Merry Plaza Saigon Mia to open in late December

The commercial real estate market in Ho Chi Minh City is witnessing positive dynamics, particularly with the emergence of new promising players poised to make their mark, like the Merry Plaza.

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Eaton Park celebrates double triumph at Asia Property Awards 2024

Eaton Park, developed by renowned Malaysian firm Gamuda Land, secured two awards at the 19th Asia Property Awards 2024 on December 13in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Ownership of financial groups comes to fore

The formation of financial business groups with banks at the core is set to dominate, but complex cross-ownership and capital being diverted to so-called backyard companies is still causing a headache for state authorities.

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AI will be a game-changer in banking and finance

Innovation is happening in every corner of the financial services industry. According to the Gartner 2025 CIO Agenda, the biggest expected changes in technology investments are generative AI with 39 per cent, cybersecurity/information security with 34 per cent, and AI with 33 per cent.

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Vietnam’s exports continued at a slower pace

Vietnam’s export turnover in November decreased by 5.3% compared to the previous month, reaching USD 33.7bn.

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Regional, int'l financial hubs to help boost national economy: Deputy PM

Developing regional and international financial hubs in Vietnam is expected to create new mechanisms and resources, and serve as a "boost" for the national economy, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh said while chairing a meeting discussing the implementation of the Politburo's conclusion on building the hubs in Hanoi on December 17.

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Vietnamese products: Conquering foreign customers in supermarket systems

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the proportion of Vietnamese goods in distribution channels currently reaches more than 80% in supermarkets and 60% or more in traditional retail channels. For many retailers, Vietnamese goods have become a growth driver as they not only do business successfully in the domestic market but also export.

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Vietnamese businesses struggle to access green finance

Green finance is gradually becoming an indispensable tool in Vietnam to support businesses, promote sustainable development, and move towards the goal of Net Zero. However, the path to accessing green capital is full of barriers, especially for small and medium enterprises.

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Quang Ngai’s incentives will lure in industrial investment

The south-central province of Quang Ngai province is focused on infrastructure and is also implementing policies to promote the Dung Quat Economic Zone.

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