Vietnam and ASEAN

Vietnam’s 2020 achievements stand out against pandemic backdrop

06:00 | 15/02/2021 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh spoke with the media about Vietnam’s increasingly active roles on the regional and international stage.

Online matching holds promise for Thai investment in Vietnam

06:00 | 03/02/2021 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - Online business matching has become the best solution to develop Vietnamese-Thai trade in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021, the Thai Embassy in Vietnam and Vietnamese authorities will continue promoting online business matching to further develop bilateral trade. Vietnam Economic News’ Hoa Quynh & Thu Thuy spoke with Thai Trade Counselor in Vietnam Pannakarn Jiamsuchon about bilateral trade.

Vietnam doubles trade surplus, boosts int’l trade deals despite pandemic

06:00 | 28/01/2021 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - Vietnam experienced major difficulties in 2020 due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, but nonetheless fulfilled the dual task of fighting the disease and maintaining a stable environment for socioeconomic development.

New trade pact facilitates Vietnamese exports through single rulebook

06:00 | 05/01/2021 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - The newly signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement among 15 Asia-Pacific nations provides easier conditions for Vietnamese exporters to meet rules of origin.

Vietnam seeks solutions to facilitate trade with ASEAN nations

06:00 | 27/07/2021 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - ASEAN is an important import and export market of Vietnam. To minimize impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on trade, Vietnam has devised solutions to overcome difficulties.

RCEP enters into force in 2021 as driving force for economic recovery

06:00 | 17/02/2021 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - The recently signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, which forms the world’s largest trade bloc, is expected to become a driving force for the economic recovery of the Asia-Pacific region from the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Signed on November 15, 2020, the pact’s 15 members include the 10 countries of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), Australia, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and New Zealand.

ASEAN 2020 Chairmanship raised Vietnam’s stature, PM says

06:00 | 16/02/2021 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - Last year was a special year for ASEAN and a particular challenge for Vietnam as the 2020 ASEAN Chair. It provided an opportunity for Vietnam to display creative, responsible and effective leadership.

RCEP signing: Highlight of Vietnam’s 2020 ASEAN leadership

06:00 | 01/01/2021 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - “The signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement marked a significant milestone in the international economic integration process of Vietnam and all countries involved in the negotiations,” Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh told the media.

Vietnam reaffirms leadership role as ASEAN Chair amid pandemic

06:00 | 31/12/2020 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - What the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has done in 2020 with Vietnam playing the role of its Chair has dispelled all doubts (if any) about the bloc’s internal strength and cooperation possibilities in the context of complicated global changes, especially in terms of economic development, trade and investment.

Vietnam affirms its global position at APEC

06:00 | 22/12/2020 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - As the Chair ASEAN for 2020 and a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2020-2021, Vietnam’s position at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum has improved. At the recent 27th APEC Summit, held online, the leaders of 21 member economies adopted the Post-2020 Vision of APEC proposed by Vietnam in the city of Da Nang in 2017.

11th ASEAN Regional Tripartite Social Dialogue Conference held online

06:00 | 19/12/2020 Vietnam and ASEAN

The 11th ASEAN Regional Tripartite Social Dialogue Conference was held virtually on December 17 by the Ministry of Labour Invalids and Social Affairs and the ASEAN Services Employees Trade Union Council (ASETUC).

ASEAN to strive for 23 percent renewable energy in regional grids

06:00 | 18/12/2020 Industry

(VEN) - Energy ministers of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations, meeting from November 17 to 20 at an online summit hosted by Vietnam, set a target of a 23 percent renewable energy share by 2025.

RCEP facilitates trade and harmonization of standards

06:00 | 14/12/2020 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - While the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) are designed to maximize trade and investment liberalization, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement is the harmonization of standards to facilitate trade in the region. Vietnam Economic News’ Thu Phuong spoke about the recently signed RCEP agreement with Phung Thi Lan Phuong, Head of the Free Trade Agreement Office under the WTO (World Trade Organization) and Integration Center of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

RCEP: All is well that ends well, but why did it take eight years?

06:00 | 11/12/2020 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement comprises 20 chapters with commitments covering goods, services, investment, intellectual property rights, competition, trade remedies, standards, e-commerce and dispute settlement. Many of these chapters were not included in the underlying ASEAN+1 agreements that formed the original core of RCEP. This to some extent explains why it took RCEP negotiators as long as eight years to reach its signing on November 15, 2020.

The launch of free movement of goods system in ASEAN countries

16:37 | 02/12/2020 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) Cross-border traders in ASEAN can now take advantage of a new online Customs transit management system – the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS), to accelerate trade in goods by road within ASEAN. The ACTS was developed with the support of the European Union.

Vietnam, ASEAN share smart energy ideas for urban development

06:00 | 29/11/2020 Industry

(VEN) - As smart energy plays an important role in urban development, Vietnam plans to develop smarter, cleaner, greener and more sustainable energy resources for its cities, said experts at a recent summit in Hanoi devoted to sharing initiatives, experiences and cooperation between Vietnamese cities and other urban centers in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Vietnam caps term as ASEAN Chair with signing of major trade pact

06:00 | 26/11/2020 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - The mid-November signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) capped Vietnam’s term as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is being hailed for its flexible and innovative efforts in both policies and practices.

PM: solidary - key to ASEAN’s success

13:05 | 12/11/2020 Vietnam and ASEAN

Solidarity is the foundation of ASEAN cooperation and the key to its success, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on November 12.

EU – ASEAN Business Council publishes its latest Business Sentiment Survey

15:18 | 08/10/2020 Cooperation

(VEN) ASEAN still seen as the region of best economic opportunity, declining positive sentiment towards ASEAN reported however concerns over trade facilitation issues to the fore.

Vietnam sets out plans to achieve industrialization targets

06:00 | 01/10/2020 Industry

(VEN) - By 2030, Vietnam will accomplish its industrialization and modernization, becoming one of the top three ASEAN countries in industry, with some of its industries globally competitive and deeply participating in the global value chain. This is the essence of a recently adopted government action plan on national industry development policies to 2030, with a vision to 2045.

ASEAN parliaments seek paths to post-pandemic trade, growth

14:00 | 25/09/2020 Vietnam and ASEAN

(VEN) - The 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-41), hosted by Vietnam in its capacity as ASEAN 2020 chair, took place from September 8-10 under the theme of “Parliamentary Diplomacy for a Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN Community”.

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Amway Vietnam honored Top Industry 4.0 Vietnam - I4.0 Awards

09:41 | 01/06/2023 Companies

Amway Vietnam – a global brand in the field of health and beauty care was honored to receive the Top Industry 4.0 Vietnam - I4.0 Awards in the Science, Technology and Innovation Enterprise category.

Vietnamese firms participate in biggest food exhibition in RoK

09:09 | 01/06/2023 News and Events

More than 30 Vietnamese businesses are showcasing their products at a food exhibition in the Republic of Korea (RoK), which opened on May 30.

Favourable visa policy urged to draw foreign tourists to Việt Nam

06:00 | 01/06/2023 Tourism

Last year, Việt Nam welcomed more than 3.66 million foreign visitors or 73 per cent of the target.

Ample room remains for Vietnamese exports to Africa

06:00 | 01/06/2023 Foreign trade

There remains an ample room for Vietnamese exports to Africa, as the country accounts for only 0.6 per cent of the continent's total import of US$600 billion per year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, given opportunities brought about by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.

FDI enterprises urge investment environment improvement

06:00 | 01/06/2023 FDI

(VEN) - At an April-22 in-person meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and foreign investors, business and association representatives suggested that Vietnam further improve its investment environment.

Central bank eases credit crunch, boosts growth

06:00 | 22/05/2023 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - The banking sector has adopted a series of mechanisms and policies in recent months to help businesses and customers restructure debt repayment and shore up the local bond market.

Hanoi accelerates public investment disbursement

14:00 | 18/05/2023 Investment

(VEN) - Hanoi has 238 ongoing public investment projects, with key works of the 2021-2025 period maintaining their set schedules.

Vietnam’s R&D thrives

06:00 | 18/05/2023 Science - Technology

(VEN) - The successful application of scientific research results in the field of mechanical manufacturing has affirmed the capacity and role of science and technology (S&T) organizations in integration and development.

Vegetable, fruit exports: A sweet and sour challenge

06:00 | 20/05/2023 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - Increasing world demand and the advantages of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables create vast potential for exports. However, stringent requirements of international market, especially regarding origin traceability and food safety, are confronting growers and exporters with majorThe 50th biggest fruit and vegetable exporter to the EU challenges.

New difficulties for textile, garment exports to Canada

06:00 | 21/05/2023 Vietnam and other regions

(VEN) - Canada will eliminate all remaining import duties on Vietnamese textile and garment products this year in accordance with the Pacific Rim trade deal, but the benefits could be offset by other challenges.

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Favourable visa policy urged to draw foreign tourists to Việt Nam

06:00 | 01/06/2023 Tourism

Last year, Việt Nam welcomed more than 3.66 million foreign visitors or 73 per cent of the target.

viet nam received 46 million foreign visitors in first five months over half the years target

Việt Nam received 4.6 million foreign visitors in first five months, over half the year’s target

14:38 | 30/05/2023 Tourism

Việt Nam sets sight on eight million foreign tourists this year, but the target was made before China officially announced its reopening in early February and reallowed sending group tours to Việt Nam in mid-March.

International festival provides platform to young musicians

06:00 | 30/05/2023 Lifestyle

Monsoon' festival, one of the most anticipated music events in Việt Nam, will be held in Hà Nội from October 14 to 22. The festival founder and director, Quốc Trung, discusses the festival's return after a three-year hiatus.

bat trang ancient pottery exhibited at viet nam national museum of history

Bát Tràng ancient pottery exhibited at Việt Nam National Museum of History

06:00 | 28/05/2023 Lifestyle

A unique collection of Bát Tràng pottery artefacts dating from the 14th to the 20th century are being introduced to the public at the Việt Nam National Museum of History.

Domestic audiences experience European cinema at film festival

09:05 | 26/05/2023 Lifestyle

They include multiple award-winning entries set across a range of spatial-temporal contexts.

Policy

Deputy PM urges acceleration of electricity licensing for finished wind, solar power projects

10:06 | 25/05/2023 Policy

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade to accelerate the process of issuing electricity licenses for wind and solar power projects that have been completed but have not yet been put into operation.

Specific mechanisms, policies needed to drive HCM City’s growth

06:02 | 20/05/2023 Policy

Ho Chi Minh City needs to be supported by specific mechanisms and policies that are strong enough to remove bottlenecks faced by the city and enable it to create breakthrough developments, experts said.

PM approves National Power Development Plan VIII

14:20 | 17/05/2023 Policy

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has approved the National Power Development Plan VIII, which guides the development of power plants and power grids between 2021 and 2030.

Chip-based passports can be provided online, sent via post

07:00 | 13/05/2023 Policy

The Government’s National Public Service Portal has by now integrated services to facilitate people in issuing new and exchanging chip-based passports, and receiving them via post.

Industry & Trade

Việt Nam has major opportunities to engage in global Halal industry Deputy minister

06:00 | 31/05/2023 Industry

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Phạm Quang Hiệu speaks to the media about strengthening international cooperation to develop the Halal industry in Việt Nam.

Cut on automobile registration fees to facilitate auto industry

14:33 | 30/05/2023 Industry

The Ministry of Industry and Trade supporting the reduction of automobile registration fees is considered a positive effect to the auto industry in the context of the automobile market facing many difficulties.

Suitable solutions needed for each sector

06:00 | 30/05/2023 Industry

(VEN) - Most industrial production sectors are facing difficulties; therefore, experts say, suitable solutions for different sectors are needed in order to solve the problems.

Fertiliser businesses see profit drop on ailing selling prices and rising costs

15:27 | 26/05/2023 Industry

Falling selling prices and rising costs have caused the profits of most fertiliser businesses to plunge, after recording high profits in the previous few years.

Investment

FDI enterprises urge investment environment improvement

06:00 | 01/06/2023 FDI

Vietnam's five-month FDI rises sharply nationwide

13:03 | 29/05/2023 FDI

The total inflows of foreign investment in Vietnam this year to May 20, including new and added investment and contributions for share purchases by foreign investors, reached nearly 10.86 billion USD, down 7.3% year-on-year, but up 10.6 percentage points as compared with the figure in the first four months of this year, the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment reported.

Binh Phuoc’s potential introduced to Australian partners

10:13 | 26/05/2023 Investment

A seminar was held in Sydney on May 24 to introduce and popularise new investment opportunities in Binh Phuoc, a southern Vietnamese province of great potential, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties.

Da Nang calls for investment in 10 logistics centre projects

14:57 | 23/05/2023 Investment

The People's Committee of central Da Nang City has announced a list of logistics projects calling for investment in the period until 2030.

Finance-Banking

Dozens of commercial banks cut savings interest rates

09:31 | 30/05/2023 Finance-Banking

Dozens of commercial banks have simultaneously decided to reduce deposit interest rates from May 25, after the State Bank's decision to cut policy interest rates.

Central bank continues to reduce policy interest rates

06:12 | 27/05/2023 Finance-Banking

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced two decisions to further reduce policy interest rates, which will become effective from May 25, 2023.

Nearly 2.3 billion USD in state capital saved in 2022: Gov't report

06:09 | 25/05/2023 Finance-Banking

Almost 53.9 trillion VND (2.29 billion USD) in state capital was saved in 2022 as reported by ministries, sectors, and localities, according to the Government.

Central bank eases credit crunch, boosts growth

06:00 | 22/05/2023 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - The banking sector has adopted a series of mechanisms and policies in recent months to help businesses and customers restructure debt repayment and shore up the local bond market.

Environment

PM urges stronger wildfire prevention measures amid strong heatwaves

06:00 | 28/05/2023 Environment

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has urged stepping up wildfire prevention measures as heatwaves are scorching many localities nationwide, increasing the risk of wildfires.

Vietnam targets development of green, plastic waste-free tourism

06:00 | 28/05/2023 Environment

Vietnam is considered one of the largest contributors to marine plastic pollution globally, with the volume of plastic waste discharged into the sea ranging from 0.28 to 0.73 million tonnes a year, of which a big part comes from tourism activities.

Đồng Nai afforestation programme kicks off

06:00 | 27/05/2023 Environment

NGO Gaia Nature Conservation Center on Monday kicked off its annual afforestation programme at the Đồng Nai Culture and Nature Reserve to mark International Day for Biological Diversity.

New task force promotes innovation and financing for plastic waste reduction

14:30 | 26/05/2023 Environment

The Việt Nam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) has launched a new task force to promote innovation and catalyse investment in effective solutions for reducing plastic waste and pollution in Việt Nam.

Science - Technology

Over 77,000 computers in Vietnam suffer data encryption in 7 months Bkav

16:29 | 30/05/2023 Science - Technology

More than 77,000 computers in Vietnam have suffered data encryption since December 2022, according to Bkav – a leading Vietnamese technology corporation that specialises in cyber security and software.

Hanoi hosts Vietnam - Asia DX Summit 2023

16:15 | 26/05/2023 Science - Technology

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired the opening session of the Vietnam - Asia DX Summit 2023 themed “Driving economic growth enabled by digital data mining and smart connectivity” in Hanoi on May 24.

Hanoi Transerco applies technology to improve public bus services

16:06 | 26/05/2023 Science - Technology

The application of technologies in managing and operation activities has been among prioritised solutions that the Hanoi Transportation Corporation (Transerco) has rolled out to improve the quality of its public bus services over the past years.

Hanoi aims to be national hub of technology transfer, development

15:59 | 26/05/2023 Science - Technology

Hanoi stands ready to coordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology to pilot policies on innovation and science and technology development, thus turning the capital city into a hub of science, technology and innovation in the country, Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong has stated.

Society

New Zealand provides 40 full micro-credentials scholarships for Vietnamese learners

16:23 | 26/05/2023 Society

Following the success of the Micro-credentials Scholarship program in 2022, Education New Zealand (ENZ) announced 40 full scholarships exclusively for Vietnamese learners in 2023, with a total value of more than half a billion dong.

Mong Cai city imports electricity from China’s Dongxing

10:37 | 25/05/2023 Energy

The Mong Cai (Vietnam) - Dongxing (China) 110kV transmission line was completed and put into operation at 6 am on May 22, adding power supply to Mong Cai city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, according to the Mong Cai City Electricity.

Seminar discusses orientations for rapid and sustainable national development

07:15 | 22/05/2023 Society

Participants at a seminar in Hanoi on May 16 discussed three pillars of the nation’s rapid and sustainable development.

M&A to pick up in property market

07:00 | 19/05/2023 Property

HÀ NỘI — Domestic property developers are looking to sell assets and shares to deal with debts, restructure, maintain cash flow and keep operations going, according to industry experts.

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09:30 | 28/05/2023 Vietnamese Brands

Millions of travelers from around the world have voted Premier Village Danang Resort - a masterpiece by Sun Group on the shores of the East Sea - as one of the top 10 family-friendly hotels in Asia 2023 on Tripadvisor.

Pfizer Vietnam, VNVC sign MoU to protect public health

09:00 | 26/05/2023 Vietnamese Brands

Pfizer (Vietnam) Limited Company and Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) on Wednesday (May 24) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to partner on protecting public health by increasing the rate of proactive prevention of dangerous infections in the period of 2023-25.

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