Container shipping in Vietnam and Cambodia had the fastest port turnaround times in ASEAN in June 2022 with both countries scoring an average of 0.9 days, according to a World Bank (WB) report. A view of Thi Vai-Cai Mep in Ba Ria-Vung Tau. (Photo: VNA) Global logistics data released recently in Washington were among new key performance indicators...

A forum on opportunities for Vietnamese handicraft products has taken place as part of the MIDA – Florence International Crafts Fair 2023, which runs in Italy from April 25 to May 1. Visitors at at the Vietnamese space at the MIDA - Florence International Crafts Fair 2023 in Italy (Photo: VNA) Co-organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy...

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said that it is necessary to devise a 50% cut on auto registration fees and extend the payment of the excise tax on locally-assembled and manufactured cars to stimulate consumer demand and ease the burden on businesses. Workers assemble an auto at Ford Vietnam's Hai Duong assembly facility. (Photo: VNA) The above...

Vietnam is determined to pursue rapid and sustainable economic growth combined with environmental protection to progress to prosperity. To reach that goal, green growth is the inevitable choice. Inside VinFast automobile manufacturing factory of Vingroup in Hai Phong city (Photo:hanoimoi.com.vn) According to experts, the path to green growth is not easy as the awareness of the business community...

A coastal road connecting Ha Long and Cam Pha cities in the northern province of Quang Ninh was put into operation on April 30. A coastal road connecting Ha Long and Cam Pha cities in the northern province of Quang Ninh isput into operation on April 30. (Photo: VNA) The coastal road has a total length of 18.7km,...

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has introduced regulations for the sales of products under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme. A point of sale for OCOP products in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) The new criteria will be in place for the next three years, from 2023 to 2025. Under the new regulations, OCOP goods showcased in...

Vietnamese businesses have made important strides in the digital transformation journey, but they also need to overcome challenges and difficulties in order to perfect and take advantage of opportunities from digital transformation. Digital transformation has recently become a top keyword among businesses in Vietnam. (Photo: vietq.vn) Digital transformation has recently become a top keyword among businesses in Vietnam. Accordingly,...

The number of new businesses set a record high in April at 15,967, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam. People register to establish businesses at an office of the Hanoi Department for Planning and Investment. (Photo: VNA) The figure increased by 6.4% over the same period in 2022. However, the registered capital decreased by 5.7% to more...

The US Department of Commerce (DoC) has announced the extension of the deadline for issuing its final conclusion on an anti-dumping tax evasion investigation into stainless steel wires imported from Vietnam, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade. Stainless steel wires (Photo: Ministry of Industry and Trade) Specifically, it will issue the conclusion on May 24,...

Vietnam is the third largest mango supplier for the Republic of Korea (RoK) in the world, but the imports from Vietnam only account for 5.8% of the Asian country’s total, the Import - Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) According to the department, there is an ample room for Vietnamese...