Vietnam’s rice exports seen beating 2022 target

Vietnam’s rice export volume amounted to nearly 4.8 million tons in the first eight months of this year and is likely to exceed the full-year target.

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Party leader asks HCM City to further promote its role as biggest development driver

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State Bank of Vietnam revises up interest rates by 1% from September 23

Vietnamese brands surge in value post pandemic: report

Military-run telecom carrier Viettel is the most valuable Vietnamese corporate brand, with its brand equity rising 44% year-on-year to US$8.8 billion, according to a new report from the leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance.

Tia-Thuy Nguyen’s paintings to be displayed in France

Vietnamese painter Tia-Thuy Nguyen’s over 30 artworks will be introduced at the "Floating in the Nothingness" exhibition in France from September 25.

Bad debts remain a challenge for banks in Q4 2022

Besides interest and exchange rates, non-performing loans (NPLs) are also a concern for banking activities in the remaining months of 2022, experts have warned.

Thanh Hoa’s waterfall listed among top seven most magical in Vietnam

Ma Hao waterfall is considered a “pearl” amid the forests and mountains of Thanh Hoa province, thanks to its natural and pristine beauty associated with the history of fighting against foreign invaders.

WIPO wants to establish Vietnam Intellectual Property Training Institute

The Deputy General Director of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Hasan Kleib made recommendations to promote the development of the intellectual property ecosystem in Vietnam during his recent working visit to Vietnam.

Deputy PM meets foreign officials to promotes Vietnam’s ties with partners

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh attended a banquet hosted by US President Joe Biden and met senior foreign officials on September 22, within the framework of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 77) in New York.

Trade fraud in fruit exports will harm entry to Chinese market

Export companies have been warned that if they commit trade fraud, farm produce to China will be blocked.

Vietnamese enterprises join Boeing’s supply chain

The value of products made in Vietnam for Boeing over the last few years was a relatively modest $200 million, Micheal Vu Nguyen, Boeing Country Director in Vietnam, said at a meeting between the Prime Minister and FIEs held several days ago.

Exploring two national treasures at Hung Yen Pagoda

The Red River Delta province of Hung Yen is currently home to five national treasures, two of which are kept at Huong Lang Pagoda - an ancient Buddhist temple in Minh Hai commune, Van Lam district.

VN President to attend funeral of Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will represent the Vietnamese Party and State at the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo in Tokyo on September 25-28, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.

Morning brief news September 23

Vietnam’s rice export is likely to surpass the target set for this year, said Chairman of the Vietnam Food Association Nguyen Ngoc Nam.

Factors contributing to Vietnam’s attractiveness to Japanese firms

Various Japanese enterprises are planning to expand their investment in Vietnam, where business insiders of Japan assess as the second most attractive investment destination after the US.

Vietnamese giants invest trillions of dong in raising pigs

As pork consumption is expected to rise in the short term, many big companies are injecting trillions of dong into pig farming, with a market value estimated at up to 15 billion USD.

Vietnam rejects some int’l organisations’ prejudices on human rights situation

Vietnam’s consistent policy is to protect and promote the basic rights of people, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said during the ministry’s regular press conference on September 22.

SBV to keep close watch on Fed moves: Governor

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will persist in monetary policy management solutions towards macroeconomic stability, but closely follow all developments to manage the situation in an appropriate manner, SBV Governor Nguyen Thi Hong said.

Over 1,000 Vietnamese citizens tricked to work illegally in Cambodia rescued

Vietnam and Cambodia have saved over 1,000 Vietnamese citizens who have been tricked to work illegally in Cambodia, said Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang during a regular press conference in Hanoi on September 22.

Returning workers yearn for new support

More businesses are being encouraged to create training programmes before and after sending Vietnamese workers overseas, in order for human resources potential to not be wasted on their return.

Casinos report losses

Because of the impact of Covid-19, revenue from casinos and attendance at casinos have declined. All nine casinos reported losses for 2021, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Taxed 10 times higher than honey exports from India, Vietnamese honey cannot compete in US

Though the US buys large amounts of honey, Vietnam still exports moderate amounts to the market. With anti-dumping duties of 58.74-61.27 percent, Vietnam’s honey products are uncompetitive with India’s.

Vietnam F&B: An appealing industry for UK companies

The recovery and development of the food and beverage (F&B) market post-COVID-19 is providing opportunities not only for domestic companies but also for United Kingdom enterprises, especially after the success of the UKVFTA.

Vietnamese battle to climb the global value chain

The nation has earned its status as a global production factory, although there are fears that it will remain an assembly platform in the future, according to a piece published by Japanese news service Nikkei Asia.

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VN, UN mark 45th anniversary of ties