Some Vietnamese brands have been successfully marketed and sold widely in China such as Cà phê Sài Gòn, Vicosap, Sao Thái Dương cosmetics, Lipo and Tipo snacks.

Trade ministers from the Group of Seven advanced economies on Tuesday agreed to cooperate to impose export controls for cutting-edge technologies amid concerns that countries such as China may use them for military purposes and surveillance.

The paper industry needs to switch from production of normal packaging since supply exceeds demand and invest in other items such as high-quality packaging paper, which is still mostly imported, according to the Việt Nam Paper and Pulp Association.

French businesses should innovate their approach, enhance their understanding of culture and language, and make changes to adapt to Vietnam's transitioning economy in order to expand their market share and boost investment in the Southeast Asian nation, said Dr. Jean-Philippe Eglinger, the founder of the Viet Phap Strategies.

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will cooperate with agencies, organisations, and businesses to support Vietnamese exporters in e-commerce.

Vietnamese wooden products exporters are expected to face uncertainties until the end of this year due to falling consumer demand in some major markets, according to VNDirect Securities Corporation.

With a decline in trade for Q1, looming risks both in the global markets are posing challenges for the country to reach its export target this year.

Vietnam is emerging as a notable player in semiconductor supply chains, providing a viable alternative to Taiwan, which has been the traditional hub for semiconductor manufacturing. Here’s how semiconductor manufacturing in Vietnam compares to Taiwan.

Vietnam’s economic growth is forecast to decrease slightly at 6.5% this year before rising to 6.8% next year, according to the “Asian Development Outlook” report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at a press conference in Hanoi on April 4.

Vietnam’s retail market is witnessing the “landing” of many retail brands around the world, making the business race increasingly fierce. To win and keep market share, Vietnamese businesses have implemented many solutions.