TRADE SURPLUS TOUCHES US$4.1 BILLION BY MID-FEBRUARY
As of February 15, Viet Nam's total trade with the rest of the world hit US$84.74 billion, of which export value stood at US$ 44.42 billion. As such, the Southeast Asian country ran a trade surplus of US$4.1 billion in the reviewed period, according to the General Department of Viet Nam Customs.
AS BUSINESS CONDITIONS REFORM SLOWS, BUSINESSES FACE MORE RISKS
Business environment reform is tending to slow down, some fields are even creating additional barriers, causing more difficulties and increasing compliance costs for people and businesses, exposing businesses to more risks, according to the former Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management Nguyễn Đình Cung.
FOREIGN-INVESTED ENTERPRISES IN BAC GIANG TO RECRUIT THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYEES
Several foreign-invested enterprises in the northern province of Bac Giang want to recruit dozens of thousands of employees to expand their operations. According to Bac Giang Industrial Zones Management Authority, in the first quarter of 2024, many foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) in local industrial parks are seeing growth and want to expand.
VIET NAM PREPARES TO WELCOME FOURTH FDI BOOM
Viet Nam has been well-prepared for a fourth boom of foreign investment in the Southeast Asian nation, led by the capital influx in 2023 thanks to effective economic diplomacy work, investment promotion and business environment improvement, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE FORECAST TO BE UNDER CONTROL IN 2024
Việt Nam still has effective tools to proactively control the VNĐ/USD exchange rate in 2024 even if the US Federal Reserve (Fed) has to maintain its interest rates at the current high level for an extended time due to the conflict in the Red Sea and other new uncertainties, experts said.
LOGISTICS PROVIDERS IN HONG KONG EYE VIETNAMESE MARKET
A delegation of more than 10 members of the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council (LOGSCOUNCIL) paid a four-day visit to Vietnam on October 10 to explore partnership opportunities. The delegation was led by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Lam Sai-hung.
FOREIGN-INVESTED ENTERPRISES IN BAC GIANG TO RECRUIT THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYEES
Several foreign-invested enterprises in the northern province of Bac Giang want to recruit dozens of thousands of employees to expand their operations. According to Bac Giang Industrial Zones Management Authority, in the first quarter of 2024, many foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) in local industrial parks are seeing growth and want to expand.
DECREE ON CORPORATE, PERSONAL INCOME TAX EXEMPTION IN HCM CITY ISSUED
The Government has issued a decree which provides special policy mechanisms for corporate and personal income tax exemption in HCM City. The move comes as a response to Resolution 98, a National Assembly-approved resolution on piloting special mechanisms and policies for the development of HCM City.
