Economy
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Overall strategy for international integration through 2020, vision to 2030
On January 7, 2016 the Prime Minister of Vietnam approved the Overall strategy for international integration through 2020, vision to 2030. This strategy is expected to enhancing effectiveness of Vietn
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WB hails VN’s economic prospect
Viet Nam and the Philippines are among the countries with the strongest growth prospects, according to the World Bank Global Economic Outlook 2016.
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EU-Vietnam FTA to take effect in 2018
Vietnam and the European Union (EU) will push ahead with the review of legal documents towards the signing and application of their bilateral free trade agreement (EVFTA) in 2018.
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MOIT issues warning on virtual currencies
The industry and trade ministry’s E-commerce and Information Technology Agency (VECITA) has warned consumers and investors to be cautious while purchasing virtual currencies on e-commerce websites.
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Binh Phuoc builds geographical indications for cashew products
Specialists and relevant agencies of southern Binh Phuoc province are working to develop geographical indications (GIs) for local cashew products, ultimately raising the goods’ competitiveness in fore
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Vietnam expects 17 billion USD from leather, shoe exports
Vietnam’s leather and footwear industry expects to reach a total export value of 17 billion USD this year, partly due to advantageous business conditions.
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Revisions needed in intellectual property compliance
Revision of the legal framework on intellectual property to ensure compliance with the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) during enforcement should focus on efficiency as violations remained ra
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Cement exported to South Africa
The Xuan Thanh Cement Joint Stock Company, a member of Xuan Thanh Group, will export 20 million tonnes of cement to South Africa over the next 10 years, under a recent agreement signed in Hanoi.
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EVN to ensure power for dry season
Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has drawn up a plan to ensure that power supply will meet the anticipated surge in demand during the dry season this year.
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Plastics producers expect 16 percent growth
Vietnam's plastics sector will maintain its strong growth rate of 14-16 percent in the next few years due to its young population and high consumption capacity, according to the Vietnam Plastics Assoc
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Exchange rate to be stable in 2016
The exchange rate in 2016 will not have big changes in order to ensure macro-economic stability and support economic growth in accordance with the Government’s orientations, according to Bui Quoc Dung
