Vietnamese rice has seen a number of advantages of export markets as both orders and selling prices have increased sharply, according to industry insiders.

Now South Korean manufacturers find themselves in a tricky spot.

Vietnamese localities and enterprises are attracting design talents to deeply join the global integrated circuit supply chain, as global IC design corporations are shifting their operations to Vietnam.

The third EU – Vietnam Sub-committee on Sustainable Development within the framework of the Viet Nam – EU Joint Committee, established under the Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Framework Agreement between Viet Nam and the European Union (PCA), took place yesterday in Hanoi.

The global minimum corporate tax could impact Vietnam's competitive advantages in attracting foreign investment. Dr. Oliver Massmann, Partner - General Director of Duane Morris Vietnam LLC, shared his views with The Hanoi Times on how Vietnam should respond to ensure its competitiveness.

Data from the General Department of Customs showed that the export turnover of wood and wooden products reached US$3.9 billion in the first four months, down 30.6 per cent year-on-year. The export of wooden goods saw a yearly decline of 38 per cent to $2.6 billion.

The global corporate minimum tax is unlikely to impede Việt Nam’s FDI inflows given the fact that tax incentives are not the primary attraction for setting up a factory in Việt Nam, Michael Kokalari, chief economist at investment fund VinaCapital, said.

China lashed out at Japan over Tokyo’s new export restrictions on some chipmaking technology and said it would take action to defend its interests, just days after it banned some domestic firms from using semiconductors from U.S.-based Micron Technology.

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has granted an additional 47 growing area codes to Vietnamese durian, bringing the total number of planting area codes up to 293.

Vietnam is putting the finishing touches to the export of its lychee, one of the country’s key fruits for export, to overseas markets, hoping to make a huge profit this year.