For the first time Vietnamese fresh lychees have been exported to China via the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh’s Mong Cai international border gate. For the first time Vietnamese fresh lychees have been exported to China via the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh’s Mong Cai international border gate. (Photo: nongnghiep.vn) Tran Bich Ngoc, head of the...

Vietnam saw a record 30-fold growth in lobster exports to reach a total of 130 million USD in the first half of the year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). Vietnam's lobster exports to China in the first five months of 2022 had a strong increase of nearly 29 times on year to...

Strong demand will ensure stable absorption of office space in Hanoi in the second half of 2022, according to real estate services firms CBRE. Capital Palace building (Photo: VNA) CBRE experts said rental prices for both Grade-A and B offices in the capital city will also stay stable in H2. Three Grade-A office projects and two Grade-B ones...

The price of petrol decreased by more than 3,000 VND (0.13 USD) per litre from 0:00 on July 11 following the latest adjustment of the Ministries of Industry and Trade, and Finance. Price of petrol decreased by more than 3,000 VND (0.13 USD) per litre from 0:00 on July 11 (Photo: VNA) Accordingly, the retail price of RON95...

Capital reallocation plans announced by multinational corporations will offer opportunities for Vietnam to attract foreign direct investment, experts said. Samsung Corporation earlier this year poured an additional 920 million USD into the Samsung Electro-Mechanics Vietnam Co. Ltd in Thai Nguyen province. (Photo: VNA) According to Yoshinaga Kazuyoshi, General Director of Goertek Vina, a company that specialises in producing electronic...

The index of industrial production (IIP) in the first half of this year surged 8.48% over the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). Passenger cars are being manufactured at the Ford Hai Duong factory. (Photo: VNA) The GSO said that the IIP in the second quarter also saw a positive increase of 9.87% year-on-year...

On July 9, Lang Son International Joint Stock Company and Phu Long developer cooperated with the People's Committee of Lang Son city to start the construction of the new generation resettlement area Familla. Attending the groundbreaking ceremony were Mr. Luong Trong Quynh, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, leaders of departments, Lang Son City People's Committee and representatives...

Hoa Phat Group has reported that it sold nearly 4 million tonnes of steel in the first half of 2022, up 6% compared to the same period last year. Illustrative image (Photo: hoaphat.com.vn) Of the figure, construction and hot-rolled coil (HRC) steel reached 2.38 million tonnes and 1.4 million tonnes, up 29% and 7% year-on-year, respectively. In June alone,...

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) is planning to upgrade Cam Ranh International Airport in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa at a cost of 24.31 trillion VND (1.04 billion USD) during the 2021-2030 period. Cam Ranh International Airport. (Photo: VNA) Under the revised planning scheme, which has been submitted to the Ministry of Transport for approval,...

As prices surge, labourers are not only hoping for a pay rise but also an increase in additional allowances in order to relieve some of the growing financial pressure. Workers at a factory in Binh Duong province (Photo: VNA) A worker’s monthly income usually consists of the base salary, overtime pay and allowances. Do Thi Thu Hoai, an employee...