Trade deals create driving force for institutional reforms
06:00 | 24/01/2022 Cooperation
(VEN) - Vietnam’s international economic integration and participation in various free trade agreements are considered key to accelerating institutional reforms, strengthening investment attraction and supporting enterprises’ development.
Vietnam promotes untapped potential of exports to Eurasia
06:00 | 19/01/2022 Cooperation
(VEN) - Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, trade turnover between Vietnam and Eurasia grew strongly in the first 11 months of 2021. However, Vietnam’s exports remained modest compared to their import demand, leaving huge room for growth.
RoK, Vietnam in race to reach US$100 billion in trade
06:00 | 12/01/2022 Cooperation
(VEN) - The trade turnover target of US$100 billion set for 2023 between the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Vietnam is facing challenges due to the complicated developments of the Covid-19 pandemic. To overcome difficulties, Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien met RoK Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Moon Sung-wook during his visit to the RoK in late December 2021.
Argentinian Ambassador sees bright economic picture for 2022
06:00 | 02/01/2022 Cooperation
(VEN) - The Covid-19 pandemic continues to adversely affect the global economy. However, given the solidarity and flexible policies of nations, Argentinian Ambassador to Vietnam Luis Pablo María Beltramino believes the global economy as well as trade between the two countries will show positive changes in 2022.
Trade deal helps EU,Vietnam firms
06:00 | 20/12/2021 EVFTA
(VEN) - The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), if exploited to the maximum, will promote trade and investment connectivity for the two business communities.
2022 Economic Outlook to be defined by digital resilience and a return to the ‘experience economy’
17:19 | 17/12/2021 Cooperation
The new Economy 2022 - a global outlook for the coming year released by the Mastercard Economics Institute reveals how five fundamental factors — savings and spending, supply chains, digital acceleration, travel, and a growing list of economic risks — will continue to shape the global economy.
Vietnam retains high tourism interest among Swiss citizens
06:00 | 17/12/2021 Cooperation
(VEN) - Jeff Redl, Managing Director, Diethelm Travel Vietnam, a Switzerland-based travel agency that brings several thousand Swiss tourists to Vietnam every year, told Vietnam Economic News’ Phung Khuu that he was optimistic about post-pandemic tourism revival and increasing numbers of Swiss tourists visiting Vietnam again.
An umbrella association covering all interests Swiss
06:00 | 15/12/2021 Cooperation
(VEN) - Established on May 11, 1999, the Swiss Business Association in Vietnam (SBA) is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization run by volunteers. The SBA is proud to have been, since its inception, a key contributor to promoting business, economic, cultural activities and other interests of common concern to the Swiss community which includes not only Swiss but also anyone with ties to and/or interests in Switzerland.
SBA Vietnam President Jean-Paul Haessig tells Vietnam Economic News’ Phung Khuu that Vietnam’s unrivaled response to regional and international crises adds to its attraction as a good place to invest and do business.
International network a given after Swiss education, alumni assert
06:00 | 14/12/2021 Cooperation
(VEN) - The Swiss Alumni Association in Vietnam (SAAV) has worked closely with Swiss government offices and the Swiss Business Association to establish an extensive network across the country, region and beyond.
Swiss firms remain upbeat about Vietnam business despite pandemic
10:07 | 13/12/2021 Cooperation
(VEN) - Representatives of Swiss businesses from different industries say that the adverse impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic have not dimmed their optimism about growth prospects in Vietnam.
Vietnam-Switzerland golden jubilee sets the stage for an encore
06:00 | 13/12/2021 Cooperation
(VEN) - Vietnam and Switzerland celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with confidence that a strong foundation has been laid for a repeat performance. Martin Maier, Consul General of Switzerland in Ho Chi Minh City, shares with Vietnam Economic News’ My Phung some of the milestones and salient features of the bilateral relationship.
How Vietnam can invest in food competitiveness by ramping up bulk import infrastructure
06:15 | 11/12/2021 Cooperation
(VEN) Vietnam is the third largest importer of maize, and the 22nd largest importer of wheat (2019, FaoStats). Maize is mostly commonly used in animal feed production whereas wheat is typically routed towards flour mills and human consumption. As wheat and corn do not thrive under tropical conditions, most of the wheat and maize are shipped into Vietnam. Bulk vessels transport the raw materials needed to satisfy our cravings for noodles, breads, chicken, pork or beef.
