The trade relationship between Vietnam and the United Kingdom experienced significant growth in bilateral trade over the past year, according to data released by the UK government's Department for International Trade on October 19. Cat Lai port in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA) The total trade in goods and services between the UK and Vietnam during the...

Foreign investors' net selling was 4.6 trillion VND (186.9 million USD) in September, the sixth consecutive month of net selling by foreign investors on the Vietnamese stock market, according to the State Securities Commission (SSC). Two investors in front of the e-board showing stocks indices at DSC Securities Co's Trading floor (Photo: DSC) In the first nine months...

Public investment is expected to be an engine for Vietnam’s economic growth in the context that global headwinds may challenge the country’s growth target of 6.5%, according to experts. Public investment is expected to be an engine for Vietnam’s economic growth. (Photo: VNA) General Director of the General Statistics Office (GSO) Nguyen Thi Huong said that the Government,...

Vietnam has the world's second-largest reserves of rare earths - an estimated 22 million tonnes - yet the resources have remained untapped, scientists have said. Vietnam has the world's second-largest reserves of rare earths - an estimated 22 million tonnes. (Photo: baodautu.vn) Development directions for the industry were discussed by scientists at a recent symposium held in Hanoi...

Rice prices in the Mekong Delta region continued to rise last week. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Specifically, the export price of 5% broken rice increased to 625-630 USD per tonne from 615-625 USD per tonne in the previous week. Meanwhile, those of other major rice exporters last week recorded decreases. The price of 5% broken rice of India fell...

Industrial land rents are expected to increase by up to 10% in the next two years in both the north and south thanks to growing demand from various industries, experts have said. An industrial zone in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Despite facing difficulties due to the economic slowdown, many investors have announced tentative plans to expand their business and investment....

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) convened the eighth World Investment Forum (WIF) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 16-20, focusing its discussions on investment challenges faced by developing nations amid the ongoing crisis. Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong attends a WIF event (Photo: ESCAP) A Vietnamese delegation...

The successful conversion of coal power projects to liquefied natural gas (LNG) is necessary to ensure energy security and help Vietnam achieve its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, said industry experts and insiders. An LNG shipment arrives at the Thi Vai Port Complex in southern Vietnam (Photo: VNA) According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT),...

Vietnam is rapidly embracing technology to develop digital and smart tourism, aiming to create fresh and attractive products, lure tourists, enhance competitiveness, stimulate growth, and achieve sustainable development. A screenshot of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism's Vietnam Travel application. (Photo: vietnamtourism.gov.vn) According to experts, digital tourism and smart tourism both rely on the application of information technology,...

About 70 Vietnamese handicraft and gift companies are exhibiting their products at the MEGA Show Hong Kong (China) 2023 which is taking place in the special administrative region from October 21-23. About 70 Vietnamese handicraft and gift companies exhibit their products at the MEGA Show Hong Kong (China) 2023 (Photo: VNA) The Vietnamese firms introduce handicrafts and household...