Việt Nam’s WTO journey: From economic integration to global trade powerhouse

Tuesday, Nov 05, 2024

Việt Nam''s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in 2007 marked a significant turning point in the nation''s development, strengthening its position in global value chains and demonstrating its commitment to international economic integration.

Two mega expos seek to boost competitive edge of manufacturing and supporting industries

Friday, Aug 02, 2024

RX Tradex Vietnam has entered into a partnership with the Japan External Trade Organisation in HCM City, the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of HCM City and the HCM City Centre for Supporting Industries Development to host the 2024 Supporting Industry Show...

Việt Nam's recycling industry: Challenges to opportunities

Thursday, Apr 04, 2024

Despite the emerging opportunities in the recycling industry, Vietnamese businesses are facing challenges in harnessing these prospects, putting them at risk of losing market share domestically.

Việt Nam, Japan enhance cooperation in IP protection, counterfeit goods prevention

Friday, Mar 01, 2024

Japanese Deputy Ambassador to Việt Nam Shige Watanabe expressed his hope that measures against counterfeit goods will be rolled out appropriately in Việt Nam, legitimately protecting IP rights and improving its business environment.

About half of Japanese companies in Việt Nam expect higher profits in 2024

Monday, Jan 29, 2024

Regarding the operating profit forecast for 2024, 50.4 per cent of Japanese companies in Việt Nam expected improvements compared to the average rate in the region of 43.8 per cent.

Japanese body strengthens collaboration to bolster green growth in VN

Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023

After a long-standing collaboration, Việt Nam and Japan have made remarkable strides in trade and investment.

Viet Nam - an example of using trade to accelerate economic development

Friday, May 19, 2023

World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala praised Viet Nam as an example of using trade to accelerate economic development and expand opportunities for people during her visit to the Foreign Trade University on May 18.

Inflation, recovery and digitalisation key areas of focus: OECD

Wednesday, Apr 26, 2023

Viet Nam''s top priorities in the coming years include keeping inflation in check, boosting economic recovery, enhancing social protection, improving the business climate and speeding up the country''s digital transformation.

Samsung launches the Solve for Tomorrow 2023 competition

Thursday, Apr 13, 2023

Samsung Vietnam Complex, Samsung Vina Electronics and Junior Achievement Organisation launched "Solve for Tomorrow 2023” competition. Photo courtesy of the organiser

60 per cent of Japanese firms plan expansion in VN, highest in Southeast Asia

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2023

The matter for Viet Nam in the competition with other countries is not only labour cost but also labour productivity.

Viet Nam affirms position in international integration

Monday, Jan 09, 2023

Since joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in 2007, Viet Nam has engaged in more than 500 bilateral and multilateral agreements in various fields, including seven free trade agreements (FTAs).

Mixed views on global minimum corporate tax rate

Tuesday, Jul 05, 2022

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) two-pillar solution has introduced a global minimum corporate tax rate (GMCT) of 15 per cent applicable from 2023, but experts have mixed positions on the tax.

Japanese firms in Viet Nam eye non-manufacturing industries

Thursday, Mar 17, 2022

There has been a significant increase in Japanese investment in Việt Nam’s non-manufacturing industries, such as retailing, education, healthcare, energy, finance and insurance, transport and real estate, according to a 2021 survey by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) of 700 Japanese FDI...

ACCA ties up with IBO

Monday, Feb 14, 2022

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) have signed a memorandum of understanding to an integrated pathway programme for the latter’s students to pursue am accounting career.

Pro-competitive policies in logistics sector can help Viet Nam recover from the pandemic

Monday, Sep 06, 2021

Pro-competitive policies can help Viet Nam continue its progress in logistics sector and help the country recover quickly from the economic impacts of the pandemic.