Vietnam's rice exports are expected to continue their upward trajectory this year, toward a milestone of 5 billion USD in turnover.

Deadline for submitting requests for antidumping and countervailing duty reviews set at February 29.

Vietnam saw positive macroeconomic indicators in January. One of the bright spots that continues to be mentioned is the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI), with registered capital reaching 2.36 billion USD as of January 20, a year-on-year increase of 40.2%.

Metfone, under the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel), marked 15 years of operation in Cambodia at a ceremony held in Phnom Penh on February 19.

Barriers in implementing investment projects, which are somewhat heavier due to ineffective coordination, continue to impede investment and business activities and can lead to reduced business trust and motivation.

The amended law now allows businesses to pay annually with those who already made their one-time payments for the lease offered the option to switch to the new system.

China became the top overseas direct purchase choice for South Koreans last year, surpassing the United States for the first time, which industry experts attributed to increasing demand from South Korean consumers for cost-effective commodities through Chinese fast-growing cross-border e-commerce platforms.

The UK’s magazine The Banker has run an article highlighting optimistic opinions of experts on Vietnam’s economic outlook in 2024.

ASEAN is actively moving towards a regionally integrated economy. Digitalising the economies of its member states is expected to double the region’s market value from USD 1 trillion to USD 2 trillion by 2030.

Rising confidence among consumers in the United States is anticipated to help new Vietnamese export orders as they continue to increase over the months ahead, according to investment management firm VinaCapital