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Vietnam backs WTO-led multilateral trade system: diplomat

Vietnam consistently supports a multilateral trade system, with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at its core, Minister-Counsellor, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the WTO Le Dinh Ba has said.

Largest US agricultural trade delegation visits Vietnam

A US trade delegation of 100 participants, including 35 business representatives and officials from the departments of agriculture of nine states, is visiting Vietnam to explore cooperation opportunities between the two countries.

Private petrol companies face hardship, while Petrolimex makes big profits

While many private oil and gas companies are struggling with losses and huge tax debts, and their leaders are banned from leaving the country, Petrolimex, the biggest player in the field, has reported impressive business results.

Farmers growing 'low-emissions rice' await carbon credit payments

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the World Bank are discussing a method on how to pay rice farmers for carbon credits.

Vietsovpetro installs wellhead platform topside at Bach Ho oil field

More than 130 workers used a crane vessel to install the 760-tonne block in accordance with schedule, ensuring safety and the most rational costs despite bad weather conditions caused by typhoon Yagi.

Housing credit on the rise: SBV Branch in HCM City

Housing credit has been on the rise as the property market finds its footing and path to recovery, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Demand for land in industrial zones remains high: Savills

Demand for industrial land remains high, especially in the southern region, with ready-built warehouses and factories increasingly attracting investors, according to Savills Vietnam.

Vietnam's furniture products introduced at UK fair

Furniture products of 15 Vietnamese businesses are introduced at the Source Garden Fair in Birmingham, UK, from September 10-12.

Foreign trade expected to set new record this year

A sharp rise has been recorded in foreign trade over the past few months, and if this upward trend is sustained, this year’s foreign trade turnover is likely to break the record of 732 billion USD set in 2022.

US eyes Vietnam market for agricultural exports

A delegation from the US Department of Agriculture led by Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor is in Vietnam from September 9 to 13 to promote trade.

Vietnam emerges as largest importer of cashew nuts from Cambodia

Vietnam was the largest importer of cashew nuts from Cambodia with import volume reaching 786,530 tonnes worth roughly US$1 billion, accounting for nearly 95% of Cambodia's raw cashew output during the seven-month period.

200 million USD wind power equipment factory to built in Long An

Dong Tam Group of Vietnam and CS Wind Group of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on September 10 signed a cooperation agreement on land leasing for a large-scale wind power equipment factory in Long An with a total investment capital of 200 million USD.

Deputy PM pledges to facilitate operations of Hong Kong groups

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on September 10 held working sessions with representatives of some leading groups in Hong Kong (China) as part of his trip to Hong Kong for attendance at the 9th Belt and Road Summit.

US association appreciates Vietnam's semiconductor industry

Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to WTO Minister-Counsellor Le Dinh Ba held a working session on September 9 with a delegation from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

Ministry of Industry reviews 154 solar power projects with investigation agency

The Ministry of Industry and Trade recently reported to the Prime Minister on updates to the Power Development Plan VIII, as part of its ongoing review of 154 solar power projects flagged by the Government Inspectorate.

Regional forum seeks solutions to challenges in rice value chain development

A regional forum on low-emission rice farming kicked off in Hanoi on September 9, aiming to promote cooperation, build consensus, and seek viable solutions to address challenges in developing a sustainable rice value chain across landscapes.

World Bank to support sustainable urban development in Dong Nai

Leaders of the People’s Committee of the southern province of Dong Nai on September 9 worked with a working group from the World Bank (WB) on sustainable urban development and efficient growth initiatives.

Vietnam's industrial production increases in eight months

Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) saw a year-on-year increase of 8.8% over the past eight months, extending the recovery of the sector, the General Statistics Office (GSO) has reported.

New freeze-dried instant coffee factory to be built in Binh Dinh province

A freeze-dried instant coffee factory will be built in the central province of Binh Dinh with an investment of over 2 trillion VND (80.74 million USD), the provincial Investment Promotion Centre has announced.

HCM City gets more co-working places

There was a 20% increase in co-working space in HCM City driven primarily by some large new premium centres in the downtown area, according to property consultancy Knight Frank Vietnam.