Effectiveness of fruit tree growing cooperatives (25/03/2025)
Many localities across the country have been expanding the area of fruit trees, aiming to bring high economic benefits. Notably, many fruit tree-growing cooperatives have flexibly seized opportunities and boldly invested in sustainable development.
Many localities across the country have been expanding the area of fruit trees, aiming to bring high economic benefits. Notably, many fruit tree-growing cooperatives have flexibly seized opportunities and boldly invested in sustainable development.
Fruit, vegetable exports decline for 3rd straight month (25/03/2025)
Exports of fruit and vegetables fell by 10.5% year-on-year in March to an estimated US$421 million, marking the third consecutive month of decline.
Exports of fruit and vegetables fell by 10.5% year-on-year in March to an estimated US$421 million, marking the third consecutive month of decline.
Vietnam's coffee export value increased significantly (25/03/2025)
Germany emerged as Vietnam's leading coffee export market in the first two months of 2025, with turnover hitting $278 million—a 79% increase year-on-year.
Germany emerged as Vietnam's leading coffee export market in the first two months of 2025, with turnover hitting $278 million—a 79% increase year-on-year.
Seaport cargo throughput estimated at 207 mln tons in Q1 (24/03/2025)
Container cargo projected to reach 7.454 million TEUs, up 11% year-on-year.
Container cargo projected to reach 7.454 million TEUs, up 11% year-on-year.
Vietnam's exports to Singapore maintain strong growth (24/03/2025)
Vietnam's exports to the Singaporean market in the first two months of this year reached over SGD1.54 billion ($1.15 billion), a 23.21% increase compared to the same period last year.
Vietnam's exports to the Singaporean market in the first two months of this year reached over SGD1.54 billion ($1.15 billion), a 23.21% increase compared to the same period last year.
More opportunities for Vietnam's exports to New Zealand (24/03/2025)
Despite New Zealand being a major seafood exporter itself, it imports substantial amounts from global suppliers, including Vietnam.
Despite New Zealand being a major seafood exporter itself, it imports substantial amounts from global suppliers, including Vietnam.
Fruit, vegetable exports plummet 39% as China raises quality bar (21/03/2025)
Fruit and vegetable exports to China decreased by 39% year-on-year in the first two months of 2025 to US$306 million, the steepest decline ever for the period.
Fruit and vegetable exports to China decreased by 39% year-on-year in the first two months of 2025 to US$306 million, the steepest decline ever for the period.
Agricultural exporters face challenge from stricter EU food safety regulations (21/03/2025)
Businesses are advised to collaborate closely with Vietnamese quarantine agencies to standardize inspection and certification procedures.
Businesses are advised to collaborate closely with Vietnamese quarantine agencies to standardize inspection and certification procedures.
Seafood exports at risk in the US market (21/03/2025)
The United States is an important and the largest market for Vietnamese seafood, with seafood import turnover reaching $1.8 billion in 2024.
The United States is an important and the largest market for Vietnamese seafood, with seafood import turnover reaching $1.8 billion in 2024.
Vietnam aims for 454 billion USD export revenue amidst global headwinds (20/03/2025)
Vietnam exported 65.2 billion USD worth of products in January-February, a 9.9 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, imports totaled 62.9 billion USD, rising 16 per cent, resulting in a trade surplus of 235 million USD.
Vietnam exported 65.2 billion USD worth of products in January-February, a 9.9 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, imports totaled 62.9 billion USD, rising 16 per cent, resulting in a trade surplus of 235 million USD.
$1.5 bln investment planned for HCMC-Vung Tau coastal connection (25/03/2025)
The projected route is to link Ho Chi Minh City with its neiboring province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau via a planned sea bridge.
The projected route is to link Ho Chi Minh City with its neiboring province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau via a planned sea bridge.
US-ASEAN links attain higher status (25/03/2025)
Given the current global challenges and uncertainties, the US-ASEAN business community is pinning high hopes on new opportunities in Vietnam backed by strong support from the government.
Given the current global challenges and uncertainties, the US-ASEAN business community is pinning high hopes on new opportunities in Vietnam backed by strong support from the government.
Opportunities substantial for greener infrastructure (25/03/2025)
Vietnam has a thirst for green infrastructure development. Nicola Beer, vice president of the European Investment Bank, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the various hurdles ahead for investors in this market.
Vietnam has a thirst for green infrastructure development. Nicola Beer, vice president of the European Investment Bank, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the various hurdles ahead for investors in this market.
Vietnam's semiconductor industry sees golden opportunity amid surging demand for chip design engineers (24/03/2025)
Semiconductor industry leaders highlighted a growing demand for integrated circuit (IC) design engineers in Vietnam, forecasting job availability through 2026, during an IC design competition in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday
Semiconductor industry leaders highlighted a growing demand for integrated circuit (IC) design engineers in Vietnam, forecasting job availability through 2026, during an IC design competition in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday
French businesses show strong interest in Vietnam’s high-speed railway project (24/03/2025)
French businesses are particularly interested in Vietnam’s high-speed railway project, want to establish and expand cooperation with Vietnamese partners, visiting French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot said at a meeting with Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh in Hanoi on March 21.
French businesses are particularly interested in Vietnam’s high-speed railway project, want to establish and expand cooperation with Vietnamese partners, visiting French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot said at a meeting with Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh in Hanoi on March 21.
Ministry of Finance and World Bank discuss new ODA-funded projects (24/03/2025)
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang met with Mariam Sherman, World Bank division director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in Hanoi on March 21 to discuss upcoming projects using official development assistance (ODA).
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang met with Mariam Sherman, World Bank division director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in Hanoi on March 21 to discuss upcoming projects using official development assistance (ODA).
A possitive signal for FDI growth (21/03/2025)
FDI figures for the first two months of 2025 confirm Vietnam’s ongoing appeal among investors as an investment destination.
FDI figures for the first two months of 2025 confirm Vietnam’s ongoing appeal among investors as an investment destination.
Ready-built logistics gain momentum (21/03/2025)
Foreign investors are showing growing interest in Vietnam’s logistics sector by developing new facilities to tap into rising demand.
Foreign investors are showing growing interest in Vietnam’s logistics sector by developing new facilities to tap into rising demand.
Finland's Lindström opens first textile service centre in Vietnam (21/03/2025)
Lindström, a family-owned textile service company with more than 170 years of history in Finland, marked the beginning of its journey in Vietnam by opening of a new service centre in Dong Nai province on March 20.
Lindström, a family-owned textile service company with more than 170 years of history in Finland, marked the beginning of its journey in Vietnam by opening of a new service centre in Dong Nai province on March 20.
Investment required to exploit AI potential (20/03/2025)
Semiconductor production and AI are expected to become strategic drivers for Vietnam’s long-term economic development.
Semiconductor production and AI are expected to become strategic drivers for Vietnam’s long-term economic development.