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Vietnam customs have identified a list of foreign goods forging Vietnamese origin that contributed to a surge in exports to the US, including bicycles, solar batteries, seafood, and wooden products.

As a particularly safe country, Vietnam is a good choice for solo travelers.

Vietnam is one of only four Fitch-rated sovereigns in the Asia Pacific that Fitch Ratings expected to post positive economic growth in 2020.

Health, local origin and looking for more online shopping experiences are the major concerns among Vietnamese consumers.

EVFTA provides a means of market diversification for EU and Vietnamese businesses.

GV Asia aims to become a leading multi-service technology app in the Vietnamese market.

The country saw the modest number of tourists in June compared to the same period in the past many years.

Vietnam is expected to adopt “travel bubble” scheme with countries and territories where the coronavirus outbreak is under control.

Vietnam's trade turnover is likely to have reached US$238.4 billion in the first half this year, down 2.1% year-on-year.

The economy could be subject to a strong rebound of 7% in 2021.

This is mainly due to the government bond segment growing 10.5% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter, to reach US$53.3 billion.

Strong development of the night economy, including prize-winning games businesses, could help Vietnam’s tourism compete with regional peers.

The fact that the country could realize ADB’s economic forecast is already a no small feat, said the ADB's country director for Vietnam.

With many successes in economic development, Vietnam is an example for other emerging economies, said World Bank Country Director in Vietnam Ousmane Dione.

Locals could make a bet via a bank account, e-wallet or mobile phone bill.

The implementation of the National Single Window helps save costs for enterprises for almost all procedures compared to the previous traditional approach.

Vietnamese products made from local materials or imported from countries other than China could escape anti-dumping sanctions.

Tour operators, battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, are waiting for the resumption of international air services.

The Vietnamese government and aviation industry are trying to find ways to reopen some international routes soon.

Following the handover of the diplomatic note, the Vietnam – EU trade deal is set to take effect on August 1, 2020.