Business

Vietnam loses its position as leading coffee supplier to Thailand

Vietnam has fallen to second place among coffee suppliers to Thailand, as Laos has unexpectedly claimed the top position, according to recent data released by the International Trade Centre (ITC).

Four prosecuted in fake children's supplement production case

The Ministry of Public Security has prosecuted four individuals involved in the production of counterfeit dietary supplements for children and the use of falsified testing certificates.

Indonesia’s Halal market offers major opportunities for Vietnam

Expanding the export of Halal products to Indonesia offers big opportunities for Vietnamese companies while demanding strict compliance with quality and certification standards.

Vietnam, Philippines target US$10 billion in bilateral trade

Vietnam and the Philippines are working towards achieving a bilateral trade target of US$10 billion in the time ahead.

New wharf at Lao - Viet International Port inaugurated

The launch of Wharf No. 3 of Lao - Viet International Port expected to help ensure infrastructure for socio-economic development in both Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnamese, Japanese PMs attend forum on strategic industries cooperation

PM Pham Minh Chinh and his Japanese counterpart Ishiba Shigeru attended the Vietnam-Japan Forum on cooperation in strategic industries, high technology, green transition, and semiconductors.

Vietnam exports nearly half of its tilapia to the US market

The US remained Vietnam’s largest tilapia buyer, with import value exceeding US$6 million — three times higher than the same period last year.

Less attractive rates cause savings withdrawals

Savings seem to no longer be a top priority for many people, making it difficult for banks to raise medium- and long-term capital.

Chinese tea hub branches into coffee as tastes change

At a mountainside cafe in southwestern China, Liao Shihao brews handfuls of locally grown beans into steaming cups of coffee, a modern twist on the region's traditional drink.

Land rent reductions proposed to boost digital technology industry

The Government has proposed a total of 13 policy groups concerning exemptions and reductions in land use fees and land rent to support key economic sectors.

Manufacturing firms optimistic about Q2 despite mounting challenges: survey

Vietnam's manufacturing and processing enterprises are expressing optimism about business prospects in the second quarter of this year.

Vietnam strives to build free trade zones and duty-free ports

PM Pham Minh Chinh urges free trade zones and duty-free ports to boost growth and position Vietnam as a digital-era logistics hub.

Vietnam advised to attract hi-tech investment to gain double-digit growth

For a double-digit growth in the coming years, attracting foreign investment requires even more breakthroughs, in both capital and the quality of the capital flow are necessary.

Syre pours US$1 billion into Binh Dinh textile recycling complex project

Syre Group of Sweden will inject US$1 billion into a polyester fabric production and recycling complex project in the south-central province of Binh Dinh, Vietnam.

Vietnamese economy to slow in 2025 before rebounding in 2026: World Bank

According to the World Bank’s latest report, the Vietnamese economy is expected to experience a slowdown in 2025 but will pick up momentum again in 2026 and beyond.

US calls tariff talks with Vietnam productive

US Trade Representative Jamieson L. Greer had a productive virtual meeting with Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien to discuss the US-Vietnam bilateral trade relationship.

ADB deploys almost USD40 billion for development in Asia Pacific in 2024

The Asian Development Bank committed nearly USD40 billion to help Asia and the Pacific solve a range of complex development challenges.

Fuel prices increase after consecutive falls

Petroleum prices have increased by VND490-780 VND per litre from 3 pm on April 24, following an adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Top 500 fastest-growing businesses for 2025 revealed

The 2025 edition of FAST500, a list of Vietnam’s 500 fastest-growing enterprises, was officially announced in Hanoi on April 24 by Vietnam Report JSC in collaboration with VietNamNet newspaper.