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Durian rises in price to nearly VND1 million per kilo

Durian flesh price has soared to VND850,000 per kilogram, even though Vietnam produces one million tons of the fruit a year.

Enterprises urge detailed implementation guidance on EPR

EPR has been gradually applied since the beginning of this year, with manufacturers and importers taking more responsibility for managing the disposal of their product packaging when it is discarded.

Apartment prices increase sharply in Hanoi

The average selling prices of apartments in Hanoi in the first two months of this year increased by 17 per cent compared to the same period in 2023.

Vietnam’s spice industry has 14 factories with deep processing

The association expects that the country’s total spice export turnover will reach $2.2 billion in the next five years.

Vietnam to boost sustainable industrial park development

There are currently 418 industrial parks in Vietnam, covering an area of about 89.2 thousand hectares, of which 298 are in operation and 120 are under construction.

Probe into Phuc Son Group case to be expanded: officer

The investigation into the case at Phuc Son Group JSC will be expanded, Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security Lt. Gen. To An Xo affirmed on April 3.

Legal proceedings launched against more defendants in Xuyen Viet Oil case

Legal proceedings have been launched against three more defendants when the Investigation Security Agency is expanding investigations into violations of Xuyen Viet Oil Company.

Digital publishing gains stronger foothold

The number of traditional publications released last year in Vietnam fell by 4.4 per cent.

Vietnamese tuna products exported to 80 markets worldwide

The exports of Vietnam’s aquatic product posted positive growth in the first quarter of this year, bringing hope for the entire seafood industry, including processed tuna products.

Chinese travelers flock to Mong Cai, 'zero-dong' tours feared to resume

Thousands of Chinese travelers arrive daily in Mong Cai City in Quang Ninh province. The municipal authorities are now worrying about a "zero-dong tour" comeback.

Revised Land Law expected to drive remittances to VN's real estate market

The Land Law (revised), which expands land use rights for overseas Vietnamese (OV) and Vietnamese citizens residing abroad, meets the aspirations of OVs and contributes to mobilising investment resources to Vietnam at the same time.

Vietnam emerges as new Asian hub with rapid macro-economic growth

The edc.ca newswire of Export Development Canada (EDC) recently published an article of Vietnam, describing it as a new Asian hub boasting rapid macro-economic growth with plenty of opportunities.

Imexpharm announces business results for 2023

Imexpharm Corporation, a leading firm in Vietnam’s pharmaceutical industry, has announced its business results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.

Wholesale petrol firms deciding selling prices may cause unfair competition

According to the new proposal, key petroleum businesses can decide their gasoline selling prices while the State authorities only announce the average world petroleum price every 15 days.

Vietnam needs to improve R&D for economic growth

Vietnam must pay more attention to R&D (research and development) capability to sustain economic growth, experts say.

Dung Quat Refinery’s expansion project to cost nearly $1.5 billion

The expansion project will last 37 months since the signing of EPC and is expected to be put into operation by 2028.

Over 1mil. to be trained for massive high-quality, low-emission rice project

The second phase of the project between 2024 and 2030 is set to train public personnel involved in farming promotion work within communities, technical and managerial personnel of 620 participating cooperatives and cooperative groups, and farmers.

There is ample room for VN enterprises to pursue sustainable investment

Sustainable development has become the goal of more and more Vietnamese businesses.

Six Vietnamese billionaires named on Forbes 2024 list

Forbes has updated its list of the world's billionaires for this year, with six billionaires from Vietnam making the latest rankings.

Vietnam updates growth scenarios on positive Q1 gains

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has unveiled two new scenarios for the Vietnamese economy this year thanks to positive signs recorded in the first quarter.