Vietnam strives to increase competitiveness for agricultural exports to US

Hanoi: There is great potential for Vietnam to increase its agricultural, forestry, and aquatic exports to the US, particularly when the quality and competitiveness of its products are improved.

In 2023, the US was the second largest market for Vietn…

Thai Binh emerges as magnet for domestic, foreign investors

Hanoi: Last year, the northern province of Thai Binh became one of the five biggest recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) for the first time, an achievement attributed to its flexible and creative moves and strongly reformed measures to suppor…

Vietnam should stay proactive to cope with inflationary pressures

Hanoi: Although the average consumer price index (CPI) in 2023 increased by only 3.25% year-on-year and the January figure went up 0.31% over the previous month, meaning that inflation is under control, it is necessary for Vietnam to be vigilant again…

Retail sales of goods, services up 8.1% in January

Hanoi: Total retail sales of goods and revenue from consumer services in January were estimated at 524.1 trillion VND (21.47 billion USD), up 8.1% year-on-year, as consumers have been on the mood to shop for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival,…

Disbursement of public funds in 2023 meets 93.12% of target

Hanoi: More than 662.59 trillion VND (27.14 billion USD) of public capital allocated for 2023 was disbursed as of January 31, fulfilling 93.12% of the Prime Minister’s assigned plan, according to the Ministry of Finance.

The ministry said on February…

‘Kiss of the Sea’ multimedia show opens to rave reviews on Phu Quoc Island

Hanoi: A new oceanside, multimedia and multi-sensory show, created by an award-winning French producer, amazed a full house at the official premiere on January 26 in Sunset Town on Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang.

The sold-out …

Overseas Vietnamese in Cuba celebrate Tet

Havana: The Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba has organised activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival 2024, offering overseas Vietnamese in the Caribbean country opportunities to experience Tet atmosphere despite living far from the motherlan…