Importing 1.2 billion EUR (1.31 billion USD) worth of fruits every year, Austria is a promising market for Vietnam, authorities held. Litchi processing for export (Photo: VNA) It is one of the first western countries to set up diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1972. In 2021, two-way trade reached 3.35 billion USD, up 5.55% year on year. Last...

In recent years, small traders at traditional markets in the province have actively adapted and changed their business thinking, aiming to provide a variety of convenient services and focusing on improving product quality. Thereby, they gradually meeting the needs of consumers, increasing competitiveness in the market Small traders at Gieng Vuong market, Lang Son city instruct customers to scan...

Passenger EV sales in Vietnam are expected to at least double this year, according to BMI Research, a Fitch Solutions research unit. Vietnam’s passenger EV market is currently dominated by VinFast, which held more than 50% market share in 2022. (Photo: VinFast) “In 2023, we expect passenger EV sales to expand by 114.8% year-on-year to reach around 18,000...

Over the past time, the US Agency For International Development (USAID) Linksages for Small and Medium Enterprises (LinkSME) project has significantly supported the Vietnamese Government in researching, reviewing and popularising mechanisims to improve business climate, thus enhancing competitiveness capacity of local SMEs. LInkSME project has helped to improve business climate, enhanced competitiveness capacity of local SMEs. (Photo: VNA)...

Vietnam now has a great opportunity to expand its rice market share in the UK after India, the biggest supplier of the grain to this market, banned the export, said Trade Counsellor Nguyen Canh Cuong at the Vietnamese Trade Office in the UK. Vietnamese rice put for sale at a supermarket in the UK. (Photo: VNA) The UK,...

Leading Japanese retail group AEON has informed purchasing firms from many countries of the upcoming “Vietnam International Sourcing 2023” to be hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). The company seeks capable domestic partners to further engage and develop its value chain. Illustrative image (Photo: Aeon Mall) During a recent working session with the event’s organisation board,...

From August 3 to 8, 2023, the delegation of the Center for Industry and Trade Promotion under the Department of Industry and Trade of Lang Son province attended the International East-West Economic Corridor Trade, Tourism and Investment Fair - Da Nang 2023 at Da Nang Exhibition and Convention Center, Da Nang city. Visitors of the booth displaying and introducing...

Through the case of the 76 containers of cashew nuts falling into problems in Italy last year and five containers of peppercorns, cashews, cinnamon and star anise in the UAE this year, it can be seen that the delivery of documents to an unauthorised person at the buyer's bank is a loophole in the international trade activities, said Tran...

Vietjet on August 5 launched the direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam to Jakarta, Indonesia, making it the third direct service in Vietjet's flight network between the two countries. NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (centre) witnesses the launching of the HCM City - Jakarta direct route. (Photo: Vietjet) The launching ceremony was attended by Vietnamese...

Localities in the south-eastern region are mobilising all resources to speed up the progress of major transport projects that will enhance inter-regional connectivity, reduce traffic jams, and create a driving force for socio-economic development in the region. A large ship docks at Cai Mep International Terminal in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. (Photo: VNA) The south-eastern region, including Ho...