Vietnam and EU

Trade and investment, a pillar of Vietnam-Italy relations

12:13 | 17/07/2024 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - At the invitation of Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien leads a Vietnamese delegation on a working visit to Italy to attend the Expanded G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting.

Vietnam greatly values cooperation in renewal energy with EU

14:20 | 04/07/2024 Vietnam and EU

Ambassador to Belgium and head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the European Union (EU) Nguyen Van Thao has affirmed Vietnam’s recognition of great importance to cooperation in renewable energy and environmental protection with the EU and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham Vietnam).

Italy top-4 EU trade partner of Vietnam

09:56 | 24/06/2024 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - Data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs show that the Vietnamese-Italian trade value hit US$2.3 billion in the first four months of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 14 percent.

Vietnam seeks stronger partnership with France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region

09:29 | 05/06/2024 Vietnam and EU

A working group from the Vietnamese Embassy in France led by Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang paid a working trip to Bordeaux, the capital city of France’s southwest region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, from May 30 to June 1.

Vietnamese Trade Counselor in Switzerland: FTA negotiations to increase investment cooperation opportunities

11:44 | 22/07/2024 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - The Vietnamese Trade Office in Switzerland believes that Vietnam and Switzerland need to accelerate free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to increase investment cooperation opportunities, particularly in key industries.

Diversification and trade promotion enhancement in European market

20:30 | 19/07/2024 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - During the discussions at the Official Working Session of the meeting of Vietnamese trade counselors in the European region on July 18, 2024, in Rome, Italy, envoys, trade counsellors, and the heads of Vietnamese trade offices in Europe unanimously agreed that the strategy to diversify export markets has been validated, particularly during the recent challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the difficulties in some major export markets.

Identifying challenges and opportunities in the European market

17:48 | 19/07/2024 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - Europe is one of the potential export markets not only for the world but also for Vietnam, but exports to this market also face many challenges.

Italian export credit agency to invest US$1.3 billion in Vietnam

06:00 | 24/05/2024 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - Servizi Assicurativi del Commercio Estero (SACE) - an Italian export credit agency - has recently announced a 2024-2025 capital package worth US$1.3 billion to support Italian enterprises in Vietnam alongside Vietnamese companies using Italian technology, machinery and components.

Ninh Binh looks to promote trade cooperation with France's Paris Ile-de-France region

14:06 | 21/05/2024 Vietnam and EU

Ninh Binh commits to providing the most favourable conditions for all foreign investors and businesses, including French ones, to explore investment opportunities in the northern locality, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Council Mai Van Tuat has said.

Vietnam, France look to boost economic partnership

09:40 | 20/05/2024 Vietnam and EU

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong and French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness, Francophonie and French Nationals Abroad Franck Riester co-chaired the 8th session of the Vietnam-France High-Level Dialogue on Economy in Paris on May 17.

Belgium workshop spotlights business opportunities in Vietnam

17:30 | 17/05/2024 Vietnam and EU

Business opportunities in Vietnam were introduced to Belgian enterprises by the Vietnamese trade office in the European country and the Belgium-Vietnam Alliance (BVA) at a workshop on May 16.

Bulgaria prioritizes high-tech cooperation with Vietnam

09:05 | 15/05/2024 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - During the working visit to Bulgaria to attend the 24th session of the Vietnam-Bulgaria Intergovernmental Committee, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and the Vietnamese delegation had a meeting with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on May 13, 2024.

Vietnam, Bulgaria promote economic, trade cooperation

20:40 | 14/05/2024 Vietnam and EU

(VEN) - The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade delegation, led by Minister Nguyen Hong Dien, are paying a visit to Kazakhstan and Bulgaria from May 12-17. Attending the Inter-Governmental Committee meetings between Vietnam and the two countries, and sideline events are part of the delegation’s activities.

Vietnam, France agree to strengthen their strategic partnership

11:21 | 07/05/2024 Vietnam and EU

French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu's visit "holds significant importance in strengthening the Việt Nam-France Strategic Partnership and reaffirms their commitment to leaving the past behind and moving forward".

HCM City strengthens cooperation with German firms

08:51 | 11/04/2024 Vietnam and EU

Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Vo Van Hoan on April 10 received former Vice-Chancellor, former Minister of Health and Minister of Economics and Technology of Germany Philipp Rösler who is joining a delegation of German firms to visit the city.

Thai Binh boosts investment, trade cooperation with Germany

10:16 | 28/03/2024 Vietnam and EU

A delegation from the northern province of Thai Binh, led by Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Khac Than, visited several localities and business organisations in Germany from March 25 to 27, in a bid to enhance trade cooperation with and attract direct investment from the European nation.

Dutch businessmen explore potential investment and trade opportunities in Vietnam

11:06 | 22/03/2024 Cooperation

The 140 businessmen of Dutch economic delegation have had a business trip to Vietnam to promote trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnamese, Dutch firms sign aquaculture cooperation deal

08:52 | 21/03/2024 Vietnam and EU

Vietnam’s Quan Minh Co. Ltd and the Netherlands’ De Heus Co. Ltd signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement in the northern province of Quang Ninh on March 20, marking a significant step forward in Vietnam's aquaculture industry.

Vietnam, Italy see strong potential in agriculture cooperation

08:34 | 04/03/2024 Vietnam and EU

The Vietnamese and Italian economies are complementary, with great potential for cooperation, with agriculture being a key area, said head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung.

Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation with French city in different fields

08:44 | 22/02/2024 Vietnam and EU

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang visited Grenoble city from February 17-20 as part of activities to enhance cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and French localities.

Vietnam ready to build green transformation cooperation model with EU

10:06 | 05/02/2024 Vietnam and EU

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has expressed Vietnam's readiness to collaborate closely with the EU in building an exemplary cooperation model for green transformation, aiming to support developing nations, including Vietnam, in bridging gaps in finance, technology and human resources training.

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Vietnamese ambassador pledges support for trade expansion with Argentina

17:39 | 24/11/2024 Cooperation

Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Ngo Minh Nguyet has pledged to help Argentine firms expand trade cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in the export of key local products such as beef, soybean, corn and cotton.

NA Chairman addresses 11th Plenary Session of Int’l Parliament for Tolerance and Peace

17:23 | 24/11/2024 News and Events

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man underlined Vietnam's unwavering support for initiatives that contribute to global and regional peace and stability in an address at the opening of the 11th Plenary Session of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 24.

Vietnam: A global magnet for scientific talent

16:58 | 24/11/2024 Science - Technology

Hanoi – Vietnam has rapidly established itself as a premier destination for scientific talent worldwide, driven by a robust policy framework aimed at nurturing talent and cultivating a skilled workforce for sustainable development.

Bulgarian President's official visit to Việt Nam charts new path for collaboration

16:52 | 24/11/2024 Cooperation

A number of bilateral agreements are expected to be signed during the visit, comprising a joint declaration and cooperation deals in education, investment and trade, he said, adding they will provide strong momentum for the bilateral cooperation in respective fields.

Vietnam balances supply and demand to prepare for Tet shopping season

16:47 | 24/11/2024 Trade

Hanoi - Vietnamese authorities and businesses are rolling out comprehensive promotion programmes to boost consumer spending for the upcoming Tet holiday (Lunar New Year).

Multimedia

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Banning motorbikes - a complex issue

09:32 | 24/11/2024 Society

Hà Nội is facing a serious problem because of polluted air and traffic congestion. Authorities plan to limit motorbikes in inner districts after 2025 and them gradually ban reduce the number of bikes on the roads from 2030. Are motorbikes the problem? Will this help ease congestion? Watch our video and tell us your comments.

Strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia friendship and cooperation

09:00 | 22/11/2024 Infographic

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man leads a high-ranking delegation to make an official visit to Cambodia, and attend some international events hosted by the neighboring country on November 21 to 24.

Vietnam - Malaysia Strategic Partnership

10:54 | 21/11/2024 Infographic

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relationship between Vietnam and Malaysia has been continuously strengthened and developed positively across all areas, especially since it was upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in August 2015.

Vietnam, Dominican Republic strengthening cooperation

08:45 | 20/11/2024 Infographic

At the invitation of Dominican President Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona and his spouse, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, pay an official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 19 to 21, 2024. This visit holds significant importance as it marks the first official trip by a Vietnamese leader to the Dominican Republic, taking place ahead of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations (July 7, 2005 – July 7, 2025).

Vietnam - Brazil strategic partnership

10:26 | 19/11/2024 Infographic

During his trip to Brazil from November 16-19 for the G20 Summit and bilateral engagements, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two leaders agreed to elevate the Vietnam-Brazil bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership and issue a joint statement on the upgrade of the ties.

Policy

New decree on using telecommunications accounts for payment proposed

09:29 | 22/11/2024 Policy

Currently, the use of a telecommunications account to pay for small-value goods and services in the country, called Mobile-Money service, is being implemented in a pilot programme.

Parliament approves amendments to pharmacy law

08:54 | 22/11/2024 Policy

On drug price management, the NA Standing Committee reviewed and concurred with the Government’s proposal to implement measures for publishing projected wholesale prices for prescription drugs.

VAT tax reduction should continue until mid-2025: Ministry

17:15 | 21/11/2024 Policy

Hanoi - The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed Vietnam's value-added-tax (VAT) reduction should continue until at least June 2025, saying the tax cut has provided both the business community and the economy with much-needed support.

NA deputies scrutinise investment policy for North-South high-speed railway project

08:54 | 21/11/2024 Policy

The preliminary total investment for the project is estimated at VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (around US$67.34 billion). To ensure its progress and success, 19 special policies have been proposed.

Industry & Trade

Vietnam’s automotive supporting industry: A bright future ahead, riding the wave of growth

20:42 | 22/11/2024 Industry

(VEN) - In recent years, the demand for transportation vehicles in Vietnam has surged rapidly, making the market highly promising, as assessed by experts.

VN's food processing industry struggles to improve quality and value chain integration

11:36 | 22/11/2024 Industry

Despite accounting for 19.1 per cent of Việt Nam’s processing sector, the food processing industry has been struggling with major issues such as poor-quality raw materials and subpar value chain integration, said industry insiders and economists.

Tra fish sector aiming for production, processing greening for sustainable development

15:38 | 20/11/2024 Industry

HCM City - Greening production and processing to meet export requirements is both a trend and a necessity for many industries, including the tra fish sector.

Solutions discussed to ensure coal supply for electricity generation in 2025

16:24 | 19/11/2024 Energy

Việt Nam Electricity (EVN), Việt Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (TKV), and Đông Bắc Corporation have proposed solutions to secure sufficient coal for power generation as thermoelectricity is expected to rise significantly to meet 2025's socio-economic power demand.

Investment

Thai packaging giant takes 30-year lease for largest ready-built factory in Tay Ninh

16:58 | 22/11/2024 Investment

Thantawan Industry Public Company Limited, a leading plastic bag and straw manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience in Thailand, officially took out a landmark 30-year lease for a ready-built factory at Phuoc Dong Industrial Park, the southern province of Tay Ninh.

Workshop seeks ways to attract Japan’s green investment to Vietnam

09:43 | 20/11/2024 Investment

A workshop was held in Tokyo on November 18 to introduce to Japanese businesses investment trends in Vietnam and its pioneering industrial parks with carbon neutral initiatives.

Government approves investment policy to build Cam Lien Industrial Park in Quang Binh

16:57 | 18/11/2024 Investment

On November 16, the leader of the Quang Binh Provincial Economic Zone Management Board said that the Government had just approved the investment policy for Cam Lien Industrial Park.

Disbursement of public investment must be accelerated: Deputy PM

12:17 | 17/11/2024 Investment

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has called on ministries, agencies, and localities to accelerate the disbursement of public investment from now until the year-end and further tighten investment management.

Finance-Banking

HDBank wins three awards at Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024

10:53 | 21/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank - HoSE: HDB) has received three prestigious awards at the Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024, highlighting its leadership in the banking sector, as well as its dedication to transparency and governance.

VIB, Flywire partner to streamline cross-border payments for students from Vietnam

16:46 | 18/11/2024 Finance-Banking

Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has announced a partnership with Flywire, a global payments enablement and software company based in Boston, to enable Vietnamese payers to digitally pay international education-related fees in their local currency to higher education institutions all over the world.

Vietcombank issues 2 trillion VND worth of green bonds for first time

18:55 | 16/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has successfully issued 2 trillion VND worth of green bonds, the first of its kind, to support eco-friendly projects.

UK stands ready to help Vietnam build international financial hub

17:13 | 13/11/2024 Finance-Banking

The UK’s support for Vietnam in establishing an international financial hub is a significant development that reflects the growing economic ties between the two nations.

Environment

Tough negotiations to prevent Earth’s warming

10:38 | 24/11/2024 Environment

The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, has failed to find common ground on the major issue of climate finance in the final hours of negotiations. Irreconcilable differences between countries are hampering global efforts to prevent Earth’s warming.

MoT view on raising emission standards for scooters from 2027

19:46 | 23/11/2024 Environment

(VEN) - The Prime Minister Notice No.518/TB – VPCP released recently by the Government Office has demonstrated the political determination and responsibility of enterprises in implementing the Party’s policies and the State’s laws and policies on environmental protection.

Significant progress in fisheries' environmental protection but challenges remain

09:35 | 22/11/2024 Environment

All provinces and cities across the country had issued plans and directives to implement specific activities of the project in line with local conditions.

Hà Nội prepares for temperature drop as cold front approaches

16:56 | 21/11/2024 Environment

According to the NCHMF, the cold front will result in temperatures dropping sharply across the northern region.

Science - Technology

Vietnam: A global magnet for scientific talent

16:58 | 24/11/2024 Science - Technology

Samsung launches technology talent development programm

09:36 | 24/11/2024 Science - Technology

Samsung Vietnam Complex on Friday officially launched the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) 2024–25, a Technology Talent Development Programme aimed at equipping Việt Nam’s youth - the future leaders of the Fourth Industrial Revolution - with advanced technological capabilities.

Việt Nam and Korean NIPA strengthen tech cooperation

10:42 | 22/11/2024 Science - Technology

The Minister of Information and Communications, Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, commended NIPA for its contributions in assisting Việt Nam in establishing a legal framework for the draft digital industry law.

Cyberattack risks surge with AI advancements

10:39 | 22/11/2024 Science - Technology

Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and complex, especially with the assistance of artifical intelligence (AI), said Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Bùi Hoàng Phương.

Society

ASEAN transport connectivity to be enhanced

10:46 | 24/11/2024 Society

(VEN) - At the 30th ASEAN Transport Ministers (ATM) Meeting, which took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from November 21-22, ASEAN member states agreed to cooperate in promoting cross-border transportation by land, air and sea.

Banning motorbikes - a complex issue

09:32 | 24/11/2024 Society

New Zealand announces new government scholarship for Vietnamese students

18:21 | 23/11/2024 Society

Education New Zealand (ENZ) recently announced the New Zealand Universities Awards (NZUA), a provider-based and government-supported scholarship initiative designed for Vietnamese students pursuing undergraduate studies in New Zealand.

WB suggests five pillars for Vietnam’s electric transport plans

09:23 | 23/11/2024 Society

Vietnam’s roadmap for transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) and decarbonising the transport sector should focus on five key pillars, including EV production, stimulating consumer demand, developing charging infrastructure, ensuring electricity supply, and training a highly skilled workforce, according to a report issued by the World Bank on November 22.

Vietnamese Brands

Petrovietnam grows strongly thanks to volatility management

07:29 | 24/11/2024 Companies

(VEN) - In the context of market volatility with complicated developments from epidemics, economic crises, to geopolitical instability, the proactive management of volatility of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) has helped the group not only steadily overcome numerous difficulties, but also take advantages of new opportunities to set many records in production and business activities and make great contributions to the country’s economic growth.

Doubling insurance product’s payout significantly benefits customers

16:22 | 22/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

(VEN) - The Agriculture Bank Insurance Joint Stock Corporation (ABIC) has officially doubled the maximum payout for its Bao An insurance product to VND1 billion. This is a major breakthrough, enhancing financial protection for customers amid an increasingly volatile economy and rising demand for financial security.

PJICO: 30 years of development

11:19 | 22/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

(VEN) - Throughout the past 30 years of establishment and development, Petrolimex Insurance Corporation (PJICO) has solidified its position in the non-life insurance sector and overcame numerous challenges.

VN takes part in food and beverage fair in Chicago

09:45 | 20/11/2024 Vietnamese Brands

The event is organised by the Private Label Manufacturers' Association (PLMA).

Culture

Exhibitions in Hà Nội downtown celebrate Heritage Day

13:55 | 23/11/2024 Culture

This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Việt Nam Cultural Heritage Day since its inception in 2005, aiming to promote the traditions and sense of responsibility among those working to protect and promote the value of Việt Nam's cultural heritage.

Vibrant cultural rendezvous in Hanoi

15:30 | 22/11/2024 Lifestyle

(VEN) - The 2024 International Food Festival will take place from December 7-8 in Hanoi, aiming to promote cultural and culinary exchange among nations.

Cultural activities celebrate Việt Nam Heritage Day

10:06 | 22/11/2024 Culture

One hundred paintings from traditional folk painting villages in Việt Nam will go on display at the central city’s Fine Arts Museum in celebration of Heritage Day from November 22-30.

Bac Ninh Province: Dong Ho folk painting needs urgent safeguarding

15:04 | 20/11/2024 Culture

(VEN) - Dong Ho folk painting village, located in Dong Khe Hamlet, Song Ho Commune, Thuan Thanh Town, Bac Ninh Province, boasts an over-400-year history. Its origin is tied to the Vietnamese tradition of hanging paintings during the Lunar New Year (Tet), the Mid-Autumn Festival, and ancestor worship.

Tourism

Quang Nam to host UN international conference on rural tourism

09:46 | 24/11/2024 Tourism

The central coastal province of Quang Nam is scheduled to host the UN Tourism’s first Conference on Tourism for Rural Development on December 10, expected to bring together around 300 delegates, including government officials, international organisations, tourism stakeholders, and private sector representatives.

Agritourism needs opportunities to “take off”

12:05 | 23/11/2024 Tourism

Vietnam, with its developed agriculture, holds huge potential to development rural and agricultural tourism. However, this type of tourism has yet to receive appropriate attention, and is still waiting for suitable policies and right opportunities to “take off”, insiders have said.

Golden time for community-based tourism development

10:38 | 22/11/2024 Tourism

(VEN) - Community-based tourism is a model in which local communities provide tourists with products and services and share the benefits generated by tourism.

Christmas Festival to entertain visitors to Đà Nẵng

09:53 | 22/11/2024 Tourism

A public space in celebration of Christmas Day and New Year – Danang X’mas-New Year – will be opened at the pedestrian area and stages on the Hàn River banks near the Rồng (Dragon) Bridge from December 19 to January 2, offering entertainment and festive activities for all residents and visitors.