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Viet Nam’s foreign trade exceeds US$500 bln
As of October 15, Viet Nam’s total export and import value hit US$523 billion, the General Department of Customs has reported.
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Durian export brings home $1.63 billion in 9 months
The value of Vietnam’s durian export in the first nine months of 2023 reached 1.63 billion USD, 14 times higher than the figure of same period last year.
UK is potential market for Vietnamese durian
Vietnamese durian exports to the UK have increased due to high demand for this fruit and the advantages of the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).
Firms hold chances to boost supporting industries amid FDI inflows
As Vietnam is emerging as a magnet for foreign businesses, domestic companies now have numerous opportunities to join global supply chains and develop supporting industries.
- 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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Lower demand hurts airline industry's recovery
In order to compensate for the decline in traditional markets, Vietnamese airlines have been actively looking for new international routes from major hubs.
Singapore grants conditional approval to Sembcorp to import power from Vietnam
Singapore gives conditional approval for 1.2GW of electricity imports from Vietnam to Sembcorp Utilities.
Overseas remittances sent to HCM City reaches $6.687 billion in nine months, up 40%
Remittances into Ho Chi Minh City hit $6.687 billion in the first nine months of 2023, a 40 percent increase year on year and similar to 101.3 percent of the previous year.
Vietnamese airlines’ on-time performance rate reaches 85%
The OTP rate of Vietnamese airlines reached 85% in the first nine months of this year, lower than the 87.8% rate in the same period last year.
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Vietnamese coffee producers urged to focus on quality for sustainable ...
While Vietnam's coffee industry was on track for another record export year, experts said it's time for the industry to focus on quality to increase added value and export sustainably.
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Vietnam should keep close watch on inflation rate: World Bank
Vietnam should closely monitor inflation which has been on the rise in recent time, according to the World Bank (WB).
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Livestock industry suffering due to poultry smuggling
The amount of live chickens imported illegally across the border has increased to 200,000 - 250,000 tonnes each year.
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Coal industry accelerates production until the end of the year
The Vietnam Industry - Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) will promote production in the last quarter of this year to complete production and business targets for 2023.
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Fruit, vegetable exports predicted to top 5.5 billion USD
Fruit and vegetable exports have hit a new record and forecast to bring home over 5.5 billion USD in 2023.
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A new wave of foreign investments in the making
A fourth boom of foreign investment in Vietnam might be in the making, led by the capital influx from the US after US President Joe Biden’s visit to Vietnam last month.
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Vietnam’s petroleum imports up 23.1% over nine months
Vietnam imported over 8 million cubic meters of petroleum in the first nine months of 2023, representing a 23.1% year-on-year increase, according to the General Department of Customs.
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Vietnam-US trade turnover exceeds $80 billion in nine months
Vietnam and the United States have achieved a landmark trade turnover of over $80 billion in nine months of 2023, according to the General Department of Customs.
