The Vietnam Trade Office in Canada has warned Vietnamese businesses about export scams by some individuals misrepresenting themselves as major Canadian companies.

Governors and mayors of cities from member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on August 2 signed a joint declaration to develop sustainable, inclusive, and resilient cities in the region.

Vietnam’s farming export revenue in July was estimated at 4.62 billion USD, up 5% from last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

According to Ambassador Ta Van Thong, the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia has been developing strongly, comprehensively and firmly. In 2017, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to Indonesia marked an important milestone, the first time the top leader of the Party visited Indonesia since President Ho Chi Minh’s visit in 1959.

Phạm Thị Ngọc Thủy, Director of the Office of the Research and Development Department of the Private Economy described the diversification of export markets as a matter of survival for businesses in the current context.

China plays a strategic role in increasing investment in countries in ASEAN. This was revealed by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) chair Arsjad Rasjid.

The Vietnamese economy has embarked upon the second half of 2023, with expectations for a more positive recovery until the year’s end. However, challenges remain.

General Secretary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn affirmed that since joining ASEAN in 1995, Vietnam has been making important, proactive and positive contributions.

Over 15,000 Japanese businesses have operations across the ASEAN region today, and the number will likely grow as both Japan along with the regional bloc work to enhance economic cooperation.

In recent days, rice prices have increased significantly, which is a good sign. In addition, the ban on rice exports in several countries has also posed many opportunities and challenges for Vietnamese rice.