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Viet Nam welcomes 4.6 million int’l guests in first five months
Foreign arrivals to Viet Nam reached 916,300 in May, bringing the total number to nearly 4.6 million in the first five months of 2023, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
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Number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals in Viet Nam doubles in five years
Viet Nam had over 1,059 ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) in 2022, doubling the figure recorded in 2017, according to the latest report by British property consultancy Knight Frank.
Seeking new remedies to revive production
Vietnam’s index for industrial production (IIP) fell 2% from the same period last year, when the IIP had ascended 8.1% year on year.
Vietnam Airlines increases flight frequency to Singapore
Vietnam Airlines will increase the frequency of flights between Hanoi and Singapore from one to two flights a day on all weekdays to meet the travel demand between the two countries.
- Rising dragon: Amazon eyes Vietnam as key link in global supply chain 1
- Vietnamese textile-garment sector logs record number of export markets 2
- Vietnamese fruits struggle with higher standards 3
- VinaCapital seeks to sell SkyX Solar for $100 million 4
- Vietnam takes advantage of FTAs for exporting agricultural products 5
- Vietnam on the rise as a promising destination for int'l retailers 6
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Australian state of Queensland promotes trade with Vietnamese enterprises.
In mid-May 2023, Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) organized an inbound Mission to the North of Queensland, Australia for international businesses to visit horticultural farms, and manufacturing facilities for agricultural product exporters.
Exports of agricultural goods bring $20.26 billion in five months
Total export and import value of agro-forestry-aquatic products in the first five months of 2023 reached $36.96 billion, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Southeast region to look to well-connected logistics system
The Ministry of Transport has recently rolled out a plan on developing a modern and well-connected logistics system in the Southeast region.
Rice industry requires right investment
Vietnam’s rice exports reached 2.95 million tonnes with a turnover of 1.56 billion USD, in the first four months of 2023, up 43.6% in volume and 54.5% in value.
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HCM City seeks ways to attract more remittances
The southern largest economic hub of HCMC is striving to achieve an annual growth rate of at least 10% in the inflow of remittances during the 2023-2025 period.
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Vietnam is South Korea's 4th largest rubber supplier
However, the Vietnamese rubber market share is shrinking here, while the market shares of Indonesia, China, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Singapore tend to increase.
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Ample room remains for Vietnamese exports to Africa
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.
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Banks lower deposit rates to under 8.5%
In response to the central bank’s instruction, local commercial banks lowered deposit interest rates to below 8.5% for maturities of 12 months or less.
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Vietnam sees growth in energy imports, despite overall imports drop
Despite a drop in overall imports in Jan-May period, Vietnam's imports of crude oil, coal, and gas rose significantly, according to latest data from the General Statistics Office.
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Hai Phong to become logistics services model
Northern Hai Phong city will become a model in Vietnam’s logistics development strategy by 2035 with a vision to 2045, according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan.
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FDI inflow bounces back thanks to investors’ growing confidence
As of May 20, Viet Nam attracted US$10.86 billion in foreign direct investment, reported Foreign Investment Agency (FIA), under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
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Vietnam intends to reduce annual rice exports by 44% to 4 million tonnes by ...
Vietnam plans to reduce rice exports to 4 million tonnes per year by 2030, according to a government document outlining the country's rice export policy.
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Vietnam invests over 316 million USD abroad in five months
Vietnam invested nearly 316.4 million USD abroad in the first five months of this year, equivalent to 93.5% of the figure recorded in the same period last year.
