VET Exclusive
Decisive shift in export performance
Long an exporting country, Vietnam would benefit greatly from meeting the stringent requirements being set by its trading partners.
Investment
Construction of Hanoi-Quang Ninh high-speed railway set to start on April 12
The project to be developed under a PPP model, with total investment estimated at VND147.37 trillion (approximately $5.8 billion).
Digital Biz
Gobi Partners proposes to join Vietnam's national venture capital fund
Gobi Partners investing in startups across Asia, focusing on sectors such as AI, semiconductors, digital technology and green innovation.
Smart border gates to be piloted in Lao Cai province
The model will apply advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and fully automated smart transport systems.
Party leader urges formulation of Vietnam-China railway development strategy
Stronger rail links expected to accelerate trade, boost border economic activity, and improve customs efficiency.
Vietnam maintains constructive cooperation with EU in combating IUU fishing: PM
During a reception in Hanoi on March 19 for an inspection delegation from the European Commission (EC), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s continued close cooperation in combating IUU fishing, while expressing his hope and confidence that the EC will consider lifting the “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood, thereby further strengthening effective and substantive cooperation between Vietnam, the EU and its member states.
Vietnam's trade hits $197bln year-to-date, up over 20%
Export revenue totaling nearly $96.8 billion, rising 17.1% year-on-year.
PM proposes Algeria to boost energy cooperation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Algerian counterpart Sifi Ghrieb holding phone talks on March 18.
Vietnam’s coffee and tea chain market value estimated at $1.3bln
The country ranking third in Southeast Asia after Indonesia and Thailand, according to a report from Momentum Works.