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EVFTA a big opportunity for firms after COVID-19 shock: ministry

The European Union Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) will create significant opportunities for Vietnamese firms to recover and develop after the COVID-19 pandemic, 

 

Major businesses undergo slow recovery after Covid-19

Despite the positive business results witnessed in the early months of the year, many listed companies have been cautious with their pre-tax profit targets.

US attracts most Vietnamese investment in three months

Vietnam invested $49.3 million abroad in the first three months of 2020, with the US being the biggest recipient.

AAG cable breakdown affects Internet traffic in Vietnam

A Vietnamese telecoms provider said on April 4 that the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) undersea cable linking Southeast Asia with the US has suffered a breakdown.

VN catfish looks to come home

As tra fish export has been on the decline in recent years due to a rise in trade protectionism in large traditional markets such as the US, Vietnamese firms are looking to bring the fish back home.

 

Vietnamese firms invest over US$430 million abroad in nine months

Domestic businesses have invested approximately US$431.7 million abroad during the first nine months of the year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

CPTPP opens up opportunities for Canadian, Vietnamese firms

 As theCPTPP has taken effect, Vietnam and Canada can boost cooperation across multiple fields such as agriculture, fisheries, infrastructure and clean technology, according to a Canadian official at a workshop on March 11.

CISCO helps Vietnamese firms in digital transformation

Digital transformation is making waves worldwide. Taking advantage of the digital age to grow, to be able to protect companies and gain an edge over competitors is what businesses strive for. 

Vietnamese firms find it hard to break into European market with new FTA

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam-EAEU (the Eurasian Economic Union) free trade agreement was signed in May, but penetrating this large market is not an easy task, experts said yesterday, August 19.

Vietnamese firms to face challenges post EU FTA

 VietNamNet Bridge – Following the conclusion of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement negotiations in July and expectations that it will be signed later this year, ...

Companies face shortage of qualified employees

 Vietnamese firms have reported that finding qualified employees to fill critical positions is one of their biggest challenges and it is impeding both growth and the attraction of foreign investment.

VN firms ready for ASEAN integration

VietNamNet Bridge – Many Vietnamese firms have prepared well to grab the opportunities that will arise from the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community at the end of this year as well as to cope with challenges,

Vinamilk named in top ASEAN 100

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) is one of the five Vietnamese firms named in the Top ASEAN 100, which features the 100 most powerful and influential companies around Asia.

Steel sector wants longer protectionism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Steel mills in Vietnam, expecting protection until they are able to compete with imports, have called for agencies to pay due attention to this matter

Firms keep up with pay rises

 VietNamNet Bridge – Both multinationals and major local companies have increased salaries by nearly the same rate this year, a survey by Mercer, a global provider of human resource services

Political News 15/9

 VN, Australia vow more co-operation; PM praises former Japanese leader; S Korean air chief visits; NA chairman off to Laos 

VN addresses trade deficit with China

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese firms trading with China should have a rethink to reduce the ballooning trade deficit and the massive dependence on the neighbouring country, entrepreneurs told a forum held in HCM City last week.

Samsung’s Thai Nguyen factory starts running

VietNamNet Bridge – Samsung’s cell-phone production factory in Thai Nguyen Province has started operation after nearly one year of construction, said a source from Samsung Vina Electronics Co. Ltd.

Vietnamese firms expand overseas stakes to $4.4bil

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's enterprises have invested US$4.4 billion in foreign countries and territories in 2013, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

VN sees trade surplus for second consecutive year

 VietNamNet Bridge – The country is estimated to have a trade surplus for the second consecutive year in 2013, according to the General Statistics Office.