The construction industry is one of the most chemically intensive, involving several persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and possible future POPs. This has substantial environmental and human health implications. However, in the context of the rising circular economy trend, as well as the digital and green transformation, the sector must continuously update its practices. Việt Nam News reporter Ly Ly Cao talked to Nguyễn Công Thịnh, Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment under the Ministry of Construction (MoC), to learn about the changes taking place in the Vietnamese construction sector.

There are positive signs ahead for Vietnamese exports in 2024 thanks to the recovery of the global economy, increasing consumption demand, and the effective enforcement of free trade agreements (FTAs).

Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) recorded a return to growth in early 2024, driven by an improved economic outlook that led to an increase in new orders, S&P Global has reported.

Vietnamese rice has recently secured a firm foothold in the European market by boosting its own brand, creating an important prerequisite for the rice industry to make new breakthroughs in 2024 and beyond.

The Center for WTO and International Trade (VCCI) wishes You A New Year of the Dragon 2024 filled with Health, Happiness and Prosperity!

Vietnam has recorded tangible changes in agro-forestry-fishery exports thanks to preferential tariffs in trade with member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) after five years the trade pact took effect.

Vietnam and Russia are believed to have overcome difficulties to further promote their comprehensive strategic cooperation, especially in economics, trade, and investment, Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko has said.

The recovery of the business community is predicted to face many challenges in 2024 as the recovery of the world economy will be slower than expected. Solutions on taxes, credit, and improvements to the business environment are anticipated to help the business community overcome difficulties, thereby positively contributing to economic growth.

Effective public-private partnership and support from partners are key to the success of the project on developing 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice linked with green growth in the Mekong Delta region by 2030, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said at a talk on January 30.

Japanese financial newswire Nikkei Asia has published an article saying that Washington is prepared to pump funds into the Vietnamese chip sector in a bid to shore up supply chains, whilst the Vietnamese side remains keen to "take advantage" of its bid to reduce reliance on China