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Gloomy prospects ahead for tuna exports to major markets

Vietnam’s tuna exports to major markets such as the US and EU suffered a decline of 20% in the first half of the year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 07:23:00

Da Nang buildings radiate love in a time of semi-lockdown

Hotels and office buildings across the central Vietnam tourist hotspot of Da Nang showed their support for the local semi-lockdown via heart-melting light displays

Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 07:10:00

Vietnamese energy market has plenty of room for development

With national demand for electricity growing by an estimated 10.6% in the 2016 to 2020 period, with further growth of 8.5% expected in the 2021 to 2025 period, and an additional 7% in the 2026 to 2030 period, the country is becoming an attractive market for both domestic and foreign energy investors.

Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 07:08:00

Vietnam to become fifth fastest growing economy: WB

A World Bank report projects Vietnam's GDP to grow at 2.8 percent this year, making it the world's fifth fastest growing economy.

Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 07:06:00

ASEAN examines post coronavirus economic recovery plan

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung, head of the ASEAN Coordinating Council Working Group on Public Health Emergencies, attended a high-level dialogue on July 30 discussing ASEAN’s economic recovery post COVID-19.

Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 07:04:00

Apparel sector must solve material problem before EVFTA takes effect

With the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) set to come into force on August 1, it is considered a great opportunity for the Vietnamese textile and apparel industry, despite concerns that the rules of fabric origin will make it tough for local products to enjoy the benefits of the trade deal.

Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 07:00:00