soft global demand hits trade value

Soft global demand hits trade value

Vietnam’s weaker manufacturing performance has depressed imports of production inputs, with meagre global demand continuing to affect the country’s trade prospects.
export boost paramount for recovery

Export boost paramount for recovery

The domestic export landscape is deemed to be on the right tack, but barriers remain up ahead in terms of overseas markets, which have dampened the situation over recent months.
indias asean deal upgrade offers new opportunities

India’s ASEAN deal upgrade offers new opportunities

An upgrade for a free trade deal between ASEAN and India is set to increase both countries’ trade turnover, as well as Indian investment into the Southeast Asian market.
signs are up for industrial production and services

Signs are up for industrial production and services

Vietnam’s production and services are beginning to gain momentum, with expectations for a more positive recovery by the year’s end.
vietnam prepared for production pressures

Vietnam prepared for production pressures

Vietnam’s industrial performance, which is the key economic growth pillar, is facing major challenges coupled with a reduction in business confidence, depressing the country’s economic prospects.
wheels set in motion for jetp plan

Wheels set in motion for JETP plan

Vietnam is working on a fresh plan to mobilise resources for bringing emissions down to a net-zero level by mid-century, amid increased international interest in supporting the country.
malaysia and vietnam build on decades of trade success

Malaysia and Vietnam build on decades of trade success

Vietnam and Malaysia have confirmed a fresh cooperation framework for new sectors as part of their ongoing drive to expand bilateral trade.
positive signs abound for business operation lift

Positive signs abound for business operation lift

Confidence among the business community is slowly bouncing back, supported by government efforts to provide a more business-friendly climate.
raft of plans boosted with chinese ties

Raft of plans boosted with Chinese ties

China is set to open its doors wider to Vietnamese exports and facilitate its big companies to invest heavily in Vietnam with high-quality projects.
exporters urged to meet eu trade deal regulations

Exporters urged to meet EU trade deal regulations

Despite the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement’s eradication of tariffs for many export items into the EU market, meeting strict rules of origin continue to be a burden for firms to cash in on the deal’s benefits.
key trading partners feeling the brunt of poor indicators

Key trading partners feeling the brunt of poor indicators

Vietnam is expected to continue witnessing a plunge in exports this year due to a drop in demand in key export markets.
na deputies bemoan slow lending plans

NA deputies bemoan slow lending plans

The slow deployment of a pro-business monetary policy is making it hard to provide timely assistance for enterprises, cooperatives, and household businesses.
japan intensifies infrastructure focus

Japan intensifies infrastructure focus

Japan is to provide fresh assistance to Vietnam to back the latter’s socioeconomic development, with a focus laid on infrastructure improvement.
slow recovery puts dent in export figures

Slow recovery puts dent in export figures

Feeble global demands for consumption are expected to continue, making it hard for Vietnam to boost exports this year.
expectations for accelerated growth amidst tricky stretch

Expectations for accelerated growth amidst tricky stretch

The government has yet to propose a plan to the National Assembly to adjust the growth target for the whole year, while pinning high hopes on global economic recovery and local production bouncing back.