Vietnam and ASEAN

Vietnam, Laos seek to boost trade by 10-15 percent

09:10 | 04/11/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith’s official visit to Vietnam from October 1-3 created a new impetus for the bilateral friendship, solidarity and cooperation.

Vietnam looks ahead to 2020 Asean Chairmanship

09:49 | 15/10/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has become one of Vietnam’s leading economic and trade partners since the country joined the bloc 24 years ago. ASEAN integration will be among the priorities when Vietnam assumes the ASEAN Chair in 2020.

Vietnam, Malaysia target trade turnover of US$20 billion

11:03 | 08/10/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - On the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam from August 26-28 by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, the two countries agreed to raise bilateral trade to US$20 billion as soon as possible, while promoting investments in areas of high potential.

ASEAN Youth Fellowship expands programme to foster deeper people-to-people ties

15:36 | 07/10/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - Last week, 39 young ASEAN leaders gathered in Singapore to exchange ideas as well as discuss issues and opportunities to collaborate for sustainable partnerships at the second run of the ASEAN Youth Fellowship (AYF) programme organised by the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) and National Youth Council (NYC). Three Vietnamese young leaders also attended the event and shared their experiences across social and economic fields.

Breakthrough in RCEP negotiations on world’s largest free trade area

11:09 | 09/12/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - After nearly seven years of negotiations, the 10 ASEAN member states and its allies reached agreement on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and pledged to sign the trade deal in 2020. The consensus over what is shaping up to be the world’s biggest free trade area was reached within the framework of the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Thailand.

Vietnam assumes ASEAN Chair

09:38 | 03/12/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - The chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2020 that Vietnam officially assumed on November 4 will be a chance for the country to demonstrate its leadership and coordination capability to help the 10 member countries grasp opportunities, overcome challenges, and build a sustainable community.

Vietnam prepares for ASEAN Chairmanship

09:15 | 07/11/2019 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - A number of related meetings took place in the framework of the 51st ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting (AEM 51) in Bangkok from September 3-10. These included the 33rd ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) Council Meeting, the 22nd ASEAN Economic Ministers-ASEAN Investment Area (AEM-AIA) Council Meeting, consultation meetings between ASEAN and partner countries, the seventh Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Ministerial Meeting, the 11th Mekong-Japan Economic Ministerial Meeting, and the 11th Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) Economic Ministers Meeting.

HCM City seeks comprehensive ties with Indonesian partners

08:50 | 27/08/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

A high-ranking delegation of Ho Chi Minh City has met with officials of ministries, sectors and startups of Indonesia to discuss cooperation chances in various fields.

Vietnam, Laos boost cooperation in trade-industry, energy, mining

09:04 | 24/08/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

A Vietnamese delegation attended the Vietnam – Laos conference for the development of the industry-trade, energy and mining sectors in the Lao capital of Vientiane from August 16 to 18.

Vietnam promotes trade, tourism, investment cooperation with Indonesia

09:07 | 10/08/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

Da Nang City People's Committee coordinated with the Indonesian Embassy in Hanoi to organise a business forum named “Promotion of Indonesia Trade, Tourism and Investment in Vietnam”, on August 5, in Da Nang city.

Mekong Delta’s first halal certification center established in Can Tho

10:56 | 09/08/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

An agreement has been signed between NHO-QSCert Centre of Vietnam’s NHONHO Technology Ltd and Malaysia’s RSD Management Solution to establish a halal certification center in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

Vietnam and Laos promote border trade cooperation

08:28 | 04/08/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

The Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with the Quang Tri provincial People's Committee organised a conference on July 26 to review the three-year implementation of the Vietnam - Laos Border Trade Agreement signed between the two Governments.

Indonesia, Vietnam discuss expanded coal trading

09:16 | 24/07/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - Indonesian associations and coal companies are discussing expanding coal exports to Vietnam to meet the country’s growing power needs.

Hanoi pledges favourable conditions for Singaporean firms

10:29 | 17/07/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung affirmed that Hanoi will create favourable conditions for Singaporean enterprises including preferential mechanisms and policies to facilitate their business related activities in Vietnam.

Forum promotes Vietnam – Cambodia trade and investment cooperation

09:21 | 11/07/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

The 2019 Vietnam – Cambodia Trade and Investment Promotion Forum was held on July 9 in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends plenum of 34th ASEAN Summit

09:31 | 24/06/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc joined other ASEAN leaders at the plenary session of the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 22, discussing orientations and measures to build a sustainable ASEAN Community for the people.

Vietnam wishes to unceasingly develop ties with Myanmar: Deputy PM

10:54 | 19/06/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue highlighted Vietnam’s wish to unceasingly develop relations with Myanmar during talks with Myanmar Vice President Myint Swe in Nay Pyi Taw on June 17.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane leaders hold talks

11:00 | 17/06/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

Politburo member and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan held talks with Politburo member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and Secretary and Governor of Vientiane Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune on June 15 to discuss progress of cooperation agreement signed between the two cities in 2017.

Vietnamese-Lao trade expected to grow 10 percent

09:30 | 28/05/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith have committed to increasing bilateral trade by 10 percent in 2019.

Vietnam seeks improved labor mobility within ASEAN

09:32 | 06/05/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - A number of political, socio-cultural and language barriers are hindering labor mobility among the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) despite the agreements put in place to facilitate the movement of skilled professionals in the region.

Vietnam gearing up to lead ASEAN

08:39 | 01/05/2019 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - As Vietnam prepares to assume leadership of ASEAN next year, it is focusing its mandate on preserving the identity and centrality of the 10-nation group and of the more than 600 million people it represents.

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Vietnam Manufacturing Expo & NEPCON Vietnam exhibition 2023 kick off

16:41 | 22/03/2023 Support industries

Reed Tradex Vietnam, the ASEAN's leading exhibition organizer announced the kick-start of Vietnam Manufacturing Expo (VME) & NEPCON Vietnam exhibition 2023.

Visa exemption means int'l tourists can visit Phu Quoc for up to 30 days

16:32 | 22/03/2023 Tourism

Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and long-term relaxation, with a complete visa exemption policy for international visitors, a temporary stay of up to 30 days, a populous and rich nature, and impressive architecture.

Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet

16:14 | 22/03/2023 Companies

The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has undergone a refresh.

Bamboo Airways to launch Viet Nam’s longest domestic air route from April

14:53 | 22/03/2023 Vietnamese Brands

On April 29, Bamboo Airways will launch an air service between the capital city of Ha Noi and the southernmost province of Ca Mau, making it the longest domestic route served by a local carrier.

Việt Nam carries out measures for healthy forests

10:30 | 22/03/2023 Environment

At a forum on the International Day of the Forest yesterday in Hà Nội, Phạm Hồng Lượng, chief of office of the General Department of Forestry, stressed the importance of raising awareness about the role of forests in human life to work together in forest protection and sustainable forest exploitation.

Xoan singing in Phu Tho Province

06:00 | 12/03/2023 Lifestyle

(VEN) - Xoan singing is an ancient art performed during the first two months of the lunar year and designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a valuable intangible cultural heritage of the northern Vietnamese province of Phu Tho. It is based on the Vietnamese practice of ancestor worship and dates back to the period of the 18 Hung kings who ruled northern Vietnam from 2879-258 BCE. However, some music researchers believe that Xoan singing emerged much later, during the Later Le Dynasty (1428-1789 AD), as the lyrics bear literary forms and styles of the period.

Fresh produce exports set to grow

06:00 | 10/03/2023 Major exports

(VEN) - The Vietnamese fruit and vegetable sector poised for promising year as exports rose 3.1 percent in January 2023.

Son La Dam’s powerful tourism potential

06:00 | 11/03/2023 Tourism

(VEN) - The area of the Son La hydropower reservoir, with its cultural features of the Thai, Tay and La Hu ethnic groups, is being awakened by tourism development to benefit local residents.

Ministry betters business environment

13:00 | 11/03/2023 Economy

(VEN) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has implemented government resolutions on improving the business environment and enhancing national competitiveness.

Hanoi economy presents mixed picture

13:00 | 12/03/2023 Metropolis

(VEN) - Hanoi’s total retail sales of goods and services increased 18 percent in January compared with the same period last year. The capital has also identified 22 targets for socioeconomic development in 2023.

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Festivals in Sapa

10:05 | 22/03/2023 Entertainment

(VEN) - Sa Pa Town in the northern province of Lao Cai celebrates the 120th anniversary of its tourism this year with a series of special events, including a spectacular art program introducing the history of the Sa Pa national tourist area and its attractive and unique tourism products, as well as its targets in the future.

50th anniversary of Vietnam-Belgium diplomatic relations

07:00 | 22/03/2023 Infographic

Vietnam and Belgium have experienced a 50-year partnership marked by sound friendship and fruitful cooperation.

Amazingly beautiful Ninh Thuan

09:13 | 20/03/2023 Video

(VEN) - The south central coastal province of Ninh Thuan is renowned for its beautiful, pristine beaches and vast white salt fields. Visitors are recommended to travel to the province from April to June to enjoy their summer vacations, and from August to October when the grape-harvesting season falls and unique local festivals of the Cham people take place.

Tra fish exports hold promise after China reopens borders

07:00 | 20/03/2023 Infographic

Tra fish exports are expected to recover shortly with China gradually reopening its borders.

Lao Cai Province welcomes first Chinese tourists after three years

08:49 | 17/03/2023 Tourism

Eighty Chinese tourists entered Vietnam via the Lao Cai International Border Gate on March 15 afternoon, marking the return of Chinese travellers to the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai after a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Policy

Animal feed industry asks for import tax reduction on raw materials

09:55 | 20/03/2023 Policy

The Government has received a proposal from the Vietnam Feed Association to eliminate the import tax on soybean meal, currently set at 2%.

Over 250 petitions submitted to authorities on fragility of petroleum regulations

18:07 | 16/03/2023 Policy

The petitions concern the alteration of petroleum business restrictions in decrees No.83/2014/ND-CP and No.95/2021/NQ-CP, resulting in losses for retail establishments.

New legal documents in second half of February 2023

07:00 | 12/03/2023 Policy

VEN lists the latest legal documents issued by the Vietnamese Government, ministries and state agencies.

Companies allowed to make bond payments with other assets

07:00 | 09/03/2023 Policy

Companies shall be allowed to make bond payments with other assets, according to the Government's recently-released Decree 08/2023/ND-CP issued.

Industry & Trade

Vietnam Manufacturing Expo & NEPCON Vietnam exhibition 2023 kick off

16:41 | 22/03/2023 Support industries

Reed Tradex Vietnam, the ASEAN's leading exhibition organizer announced the kick-start of Vietnam Manufacturing Expo (VME) & NEPCON Vietnam exhibition 2023.

Offshore wind energy an essential base load power source: official

14:30 | 20/03/2023 Energy

Offshore wind energy has great potential to contribute to the energy security goals of Việt Nam, according to deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Nguyễn Đức Hiển.

Uncorking bottlenecks for support industry development

06:00 | 18/03/2023 Industry

(VEN) - Vietnam is mulling legislation to boost the low localization rate of its industrial production and means to modernize its support industries and increase their participation in the local and foreign value chain.

Da Nang greens textile-garment industry

13:00 | 17/03/2023 Energy

(VEN) - Textile and garment enterprises in the southcentral coastal city of Da Nang are seeking to green their production through the use of renewable energy, waste reduction and wastewater standardization.

Investment

US businesses exploring investment, business opportunities in Vietnam

10:01 | 21/03/2023 FDI

Representatives of more than 50 US companies will visit Vietnam from March 21-22 to discuss investment and business opportunities under an annual programme hosted by the US-ASEAN Business Council.

Da Nang hopes for further investment from RoK city

09:13 | 17/03/2023 FDI

Secretary of the Da Nang municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang said he hopes that the city of Daegu in the Republic of Korea (RoK) will cooperate with the Vietnamese central city and invest more in its hi-tech sector, along with education, training and tourism.

Initiative speeds up investment disbursement

06:00 | 14/03/2023 Domestic investment

(VEN) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked ministries, sectors and localities to ensure the quality and effectiveness of public investment projects and achieve a higher disbursement rate in 2023.

Hanoi builds synchronous policies to draw foreign investment

07:25 | 11/03/2023 FDI

A conference linking hundreds of Hanoi and Singaporean enterprises was held in the capital city of Hanoi on March 7. The event was co-hosted by the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Finance-Banking

Vietnam seeks response to corporate tax overhaul

06:00 | 20/03/2023 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - All European Union states and many other countries will introduce a global minimum tax (GMT) of 15 percent on large corporations by the start of 2024, and Vietnam is being urged to devise appropriate policies and adapt to the new taxation.

Vietnam’s regulatory interest rates to be reduced by 0.5-1 percent

07:05 | 16/03/2023 Finance-Banking

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on March 14 issued two decisions to reduce regulatory interest rates by 0.5% to 1%, which will come into force on March 15.

Global Minimum Tax a head-scratcher for Vietnamese policymakers

06:00 | 13/03/2023 Finance-Banking

As many countries plan to adopt the Global Minimum Tax Rate (GMTR) in 2024, experts are concerned that the entry into force of the rate would discourage foreign companies from locating their operations in low-tax countries.

Program seeks to solve business capital needs

13:00 | 10/03/2023 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - A series of commercial banks have moved to reduce lending interest rates in response to strong messages by the Government and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) about supporting the economy and business sector.

Environment

Việt Nam carries out measures for healthy forests

10:30 | 22/03/2023 Environment

COP28 President-Designate to co-chair Copenhagen climate ministerial meeting

09:46 | 22/03/2023 Environment

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President-Designate, will visit Copenhagen to co-chair the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial with His Excellency Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, COP27 President and Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Practical effective activities urged to mark World Water Day

10:03 | 20/03/2023 Environment

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has asked other ministries, agencies, sectors, localities, and organisations to take practical and effective activities to mark the World Water Day (March 22), the World Meteorological Day (March 23), and the Earth Hour 2023 (March 25).

BKEET steams ahead with waste treatment

13:00 | 15/03/2023 Make in Vietnam

(VEN) - After research spanning 20 years, solid waste incinerators produced by the Bach Khoa Hanoi Energy and Environment Joint Stock Company (BKEET) are operating across the country.

Science - Technology

Science, technology, innovation promoted to support national development

06:00 | 22/03/2023 Science - Technology

Various measures will be rolled out from now to 2025 to fine tune science and technology organisations and perfect the legal foundation for state management of science, technology and innovation.

Vietnam introduces automated sorting system

13:00 | 20/03/2023 Make in Vietnam

(VEN) - The successful design, manufacturing and operation of an automatic goods sorting system has contributed to optimizing the production process and cutting the costs of logistics enterprises. Vietnam Economic News’ Quynh Nga interviewed Dr. Phan Dang Phong, Director of the National Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering (NARIME) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), about this technology.

Domestic ICT firms well-positioned to reach out to the world

06:00 | 20/03/2023 Science - Technology

Vietnam's information and communication technology (ICT) companies are well-positioned to make strong breakthroughs and reach out to the world in the near future, on the back of widespread Internet access, abundant workforce and support from authorities at all levels.

Innovation platforms boosting sustainable development announced