Hanoi and South Korea's Incheon aim to increase their visibility among Vietnamese and international travelers through a series of events to promote MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism and medical tourism to Vietnam.
Vietnam’s coffee output in the 2014-2015 crop is forecast to fall considerably against the previous season due to the prolonged unfavourable weather conditions so far this year, according to the Vietnam Coffee and Cacao Association (Vicofa).
Vietnam has surpassed Malaysia and India to become the world’s third largest exporter of natural rubber.
Nearly 90% of imports Vietnam made in the first two months of this year served production, such as fuels, raw materials and machines, showing signs of recovery of the national economy.
Viet Nam’s shipbuilding industry has grown 25-30% annually for the past decade in all areas.
The index of industrial production (IIP) saw a 5.4 per cent growth in the first two months of this year in comparison with the same period in 2013
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on February 25 announced the publication of a handbook for use by Vietnam’s support industries.
Vietnam Report Joint Stock Company (Vietnam Report) on February 18 announced the FAST 500 rankings in 2013 - a list of the 500 businesses achieving the fastest growth rates in the country.
Despite economic difficulties, Viet Nam accounted for a half of the world’s exported pepper volume in 2013 and expects to maintain the output this year.
Tariffs on Vietnam`s footwear exported to the EU will be cut from 13-14 per cent to 3-4 per cent this year.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) reports steel production and consumption faced difficulties in January due to an imbalance in supply and demand.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a list of 151 areas where mineral mining rights will not be auctioned.
The initial five members of the Vietnam Motorbike Association (VMA) will officially debut the new industry body later in February.
Despite initial signs of recovery, the Vietnamese auto industry is expecting a challenging 2014 as deadline pressures from ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) commitments continue to mount.
Free trade agreements such as that with the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), will expand export markets for Vietnamese garments and textiles, according to Industry and Trade Minister Vu Huy Hoang.
Vietnamese businesses should reengineer and streamline their operations in 2014 to maximize efficiencies said President of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Vu Tien Loc.
Japan has agreed to increase the maximum residue limit (MRL) of Ethoxyquin, an antioxidant preservative used in fish meal, in Vietnamese shrimp – a move that will benefit shrimp businesses.
The Vietnam Leather and Footwear Association (Lefaso) is forecasting high export growth of Made-in-Vietnam handbags, suitcases and briefcases for the leather and footwear industry in 2014.
Viet Nam is expected to earn US$ 6.9 billion from shipping aquatic products abroad, representing a 13% increase against 2012, according to the Viet Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
The Vietnam Plastic Association (VPA) has reported 2013’s plastic exports earned US$1.808 billion, a 13.3% annual improvement.
The industry and trade sector of Vietnam expects the index of industrial production (IIP) to grow to 6.3% this year as the world economy recovers, helping boost exports.
