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Vietnam to set new record in rice exports in 2024

Despite challenges in the global rice market, Vietnam's is still on a right track to a new export volume record of over 8 million tonnes in 2024, surpassing last year’s result, according to insiders.

Vietnam boasts potential to become global source of Halal food

Vietnam holds significant potential to export Halal food products, ranking among the world’s top 20 and top 15 exporters of food and farm produce, respectively, experts have said.

Petroleum prices decline

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance have announced a reduction in petroleum prices from 3 pm today, November 14.

HCM City ranks third in Southeast Asia for startup ecosystem value: report

HCM City ranks third in Southeast Asia in terms of startup ecosystem value, with an economic impact of 5.22 billion USD, according to Startup Genome Global Startup Ecosystem Report.

Vietnam's digital economy continues to record double-digit growth: Report

Vietnam's digital economy is maintaining double-digit growth, driven mainly by e-commerce and online travel, according to a report released recently by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.

Over-67-billion-USD high-speed railway project submitted to legislature

National Assembly deputies on November 13 listened to a report and a verification report on the investment policy of the North-South high-speed railway project worth around 1.7 quadrillion VND.

Vietnamese airlines to boost night flights to meet Tet travel surge

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has approved proposals from several local airlines to increase night flights to meet the higher demand during the 2025 Tet Lunar New Year.

Construction material industry's revenue to reach 47 billion USD

Despite significant domestic demand due to low housing rates and incomplete infrastructure, Vietnam's construction materials industry faces challenges, according to insiders.

Parliament targets 2025 growth rate of 6.5 - 7%

The National Assembly (NA) on November 12 adopted a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2025, targeting a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 6.5 - 7%.

Ample opportunity for Vietnam - Peru trade to increase to meet potential

State President Luong Cuong's coming visit to Peru is set to catalyse cooperation in promising areas.

Asian markets stutter with focus on China as Trump picks team

Traders struggled Tuesday to bounce back from the previous day's losses in most markets sparked by disappointment over China's economic support measures.

Central bank taking bold steps to stabilise gold market: governor

Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hong highlighted significant progress the central bank has made in stabilising domestic gold prices.

Hanoi shopping centres quiet on Singles' Day sales

Many shopping centres in Hanoi have remained quiet, with just a few customers coming, despite offering big promotions on Singles' Day today, November 11.

Over 202,000 enterprises established, resume operations in 10 months

As many as 202,300 enterprises were established and resumed operations in Vietnam in the first 10 months of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 9.1%, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

VinaCapital: Trump’s election should have little impact on Vietnam

Vietnam should fare reasonably well under the next Trump administration, according to investment management firm VinaCapital.

Businesses advised to be prepared for policies under Trump administration

In the face of increasing protection in the US, Vietnamese exports to the demanding market are required to be transparent regarding the origin of input materials.

Upcoming startup forum to address green economy in Mekong Delta

Over 350 experts will gather this month in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap to discuss promoting green economic development in the region.

Vietnam Report announces list of 500 largest enterprises

The list of the 500 largest enterprises in Vietnam (VNR500) has revealed by the Vietnam Report JSC and online newspaper VietNamNet.

Public investment disbursement reaches 52.2% in ten months

Public investment disbursement was estimated at 355.61 trillion VND in the first 10 months of this year, fulfilling 52.2% of the annual target, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Petrol prices rise again after three consecutive falls

Domestic retail petroleum prices rose at 3 pm today, November 7, following a decision by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

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