The EV maker plans to deliver approximately 3,000 EVs to France, Germany, and the Netherlands in the fourth quarter of 2023, as the EU contemplates imposing import tariffs on Chinese EV competitors, according to a recent Reuters report. VinFast’s CEO Le Thi Thu Thuy revealed that the company anticipates introducing its VF8 models in France, Germany, and the Netherlands in Q4 this year. "Other models like the VF6, VF7, and VF9 are slated for a 2024 launch," she added. “Thuy did not indicate the number of VF8 sport utility vehicles (SUVs), but a person familiar with the matter said it would be around 3,000 vehicles, including some for Israel,” Reuters wrote. This move marks a significant growth target, with the company aiming to quadruple its European sales volume, a considerable jump from its earlier modest target of 700 EVs. The EU's stringent scrutiny of Chinese EV makers and the anticipated imposition of import tariffs could present a lucrative opening for VinFast. If the … [Read more...] about VinFast eyes Europe expansion amid potential EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
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Vietnam becomes one of first nations to sign High Seas Treaty
Signing the agreement signaled that Vietnam is an active and responsible member of the international community. Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son signed the United Nations Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (The High Seas Treaty) on September 20, making Vietnam one of the first countries to join the internationally legally binding instrument under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son signs the United Nations' Treaty of the High Seas. Photo: VNA As part of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's working trip to the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, the signing of the treaty conveyed the message that Vietnam is a positive and responsible member of the international community and that the country is committed to joining hands with countries to address global issues and contribute … [Read more...] about Vietnam becomes one of first nations to sign High Seas Treaty
Much room for growth in Vietnam – Bangladesh trade ties: Vietnamese ambassador
Vietnam and Bangladesah have ample room for achieving stronger growth in their bilateral trade cooperation, as the two countries share many things in common, including being emerging economies with stable development, having large populations, markets, and sufficient human resources. In addition, a huge number of young people in the two countries are able to quickly embrace advanced technology and innovation trends, said Pham Viet Chien, Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The two countries need to effectively implement bilateral agreements and cooperation mechanisms in multiple fields, especially the Joint Committee on economic, culture, science and technology cooperation. Both sides should continue to study and develop new cooperation mechanisms on par with each nation’s need for further growth, he said. The two Asian nations also share many others in common, in terms of their foreign policies about global and regional issues. They … [Read more...] about Much room for growth in Vietnam – Bangladesh trade ties: Vietnamese ambassador
Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 captivates visitors with unique activities
The 2023 Hanoi Fall Festival program will take place from September 29 to October 1 at Hoan Kiem Lake walking street and Hanoi Children's Palace. The first Hanoi Fall Festival with the theme "Hanoi - Come to fall in love" will be held at Hoan Kiem Walking Space and Hanoi Children's Palace from September 29 to October 1, aiming to promote travel to the capital in Autumn, the season when Hanoi is considered to be at its best. The information was announced by Deputy Director of Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA) Nguyen Thi Mai Anh at a press conference in Hanoi on September 20. Foreign tourists visit Hanoi's Book Street. Photo: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times According to Anh, this is the first iteration of an event showcasing Hanoi's culture and cuisine on Capital Liberation Day (October 10). The festival will feature 150 booths from people's committees in 10 districts of Hoan Kiem, Me Linh, Quoc Oai, Ung Hoa, Ba Dinh, Nam Tu Liem, Cau Giay, Dong Anh, Ba Vi and Gia … [Read more...] about Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 captivates visitors with unique activities
Good news for Vietnam’s tra fish exports to U.S.
In early September, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) lowered anti-dumping duties on frozen tra fish filets from Vietnam following its latest preliminary conclusion. The Federal Register, the daily journal of the U.S. government, published the preliminary results of the 19th anti-dumping duty administrative review (POR19) by DOC on Vietnam’s frozen tra fish filets exported to the U.S. in the August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022 period. Accordingly, the U.S. authority determined that two Vietnamese companies, Vinh Hoan Corporation and Can Tho Import Export Seafood Joint Stock Company (Caseamex), which were selected for individual examination as mandatory respondents, will enjoy a tax rate of 0 USD per kilo and 0.14 USD per kilo, respectively. A rate of 0.14 USD per kilo will be applied to other companies including Cafatex Corporation, International Development and Investment Corporation, Loc Kim Chi Seafood Joint Stock Company, and Hung Vuong Corporation. The preliminary tax rate … [Read more...] about Good news for Vietnam’s tra fish exports to U.S.
Vietnamese firms seek to boost trade ties with businesses in Thailand’s Northeastern region
As part of the national program on trade promotion, the event was jointly organized by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen, the Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center of the Central province of Quang Tri, and the authorities of Khon Kaen and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Vietnamese Consul General Chu Duc Dung stressed that there remains great potential for Vietnamese goods to penetrate the Thai market because this country is home to a large community of overseas Vietnamese, with many of whom own supermarkets, distribution and supply stores. He affirmed that the Consulate General is always ready to accompany Vietnamese and Thai businesses in promoting trade cooperation in the spirit of harmonizing benefits, contributing to promoting stable development in both nations. Tran Phi Tuong, Deputy Director of the Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center of Quang Tri province, Head of the Vietnamese delegation, said that businesses joining the delegation want to … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firms seek to boost trade ties with businesses in Thailand’s Northeastern region
“Big Four” banks lower deposit interest rates to COVID-19 levels
Two more State-run commercial banks - Vietinbank and BIDV - lowered their deposit rates on September 19 to match the lowest level during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both cut their rates by 0.2 or 0.3 percentage point on deposits with a term of three months or longer. The rate for deposits with a 12-month term was also lowered by 0.3 percentage point to 5.5% per annum. For one-month and two-month deposits, the rate remains at 3%. These rates are similar to those of Vietcombank and Agribank, which were revised downwards on September 14./. VNA … [Read more...] about “Big Four” banks lower deposit interest rates to COVID-19 levels
Good news for Vietnam’s tra fish exports to US
Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s tra fish exports to the US is expecting a better outlook in the remaining months of this year after getting some good news. In early September, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) lowered anti-dumping duties on frozen tra fish filets from Vietnam following its latest preliminary conclusion. The Federal Register, the daily journal of the US government, published the preliminary results of the 19th anti-dumping duty administrative review (POR19) by DOC on Vietnam’s frozen tra fish filets exported to the US in the August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022 period. Accordingly, the US authority determined that two Vietnamese companies, Vinh Hoan Corporation and Can Tho Import Export Seafood Joint Stock Company (Caseamex), which were selected for individual examination as mandatory respondents, will enjoy a tax rate of 0 USD per kilo and 0.14 USD per kilo, respectively. A rate of 0.14 USD per kilo will be applied to other … [Read more...] about Good news for Vietnam’s tra fish exports to US
Market reverses on sudden sell-off pressure
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker at the largest LPG terminal in Việt Nam, PV GAS Vũng Tàu Terminal. Shares of PV Gas plummeted nearly 2.3 per cent on Thursday, pressuring the market's sentiment. — Photo pvgas.com.vn Shares reversed course and inched lower on Thursday after rebounding strongly in the previous session. The market also weighed by continuous outflows of foreign capital. On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index ended the trading day at 1,212.74 points, a decrease of 13.37 points, or 1.09 per cent. The index soared more than 14.6 per cent on Wednesday. The breadth of the market was negative as decliners outnumbered gainers on the southern market. However, liquidity was higher than in the previous session. Of which, both trading volume and value increased 15 per cent and 13 per cent, respectively, to 963.67 million shares and VNĐ23.02 trillion (US$946.7 million). The 30 biggest stocks tracker VN30-Index also declined 15.38 points, or 1.25 per … [Read more...] about Market reverses on sudden sell-off pressure
Greening finance accelerates Vietnam’s SDG implementation
The banking sector assumes a vital role in introducing innovative financial instruments and suitable investment methodologies to enable Vietnam to achieve its net-zero emissions goal by 2050. The banking sector, as a key capital mobilization channel for the economy, is responsible for “greening” investment capital flows for Vietnam to ensure the goal of sustainable development. Overview of the conference. Source: SBV Vice Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Thanh Ha made the remarks at a conference themed “Greening the Financial Sector: Accelerating transition to a low-carbon economy in Vietnam” held today [September 21]. According to Ha, Vietnam has historically maintained very low greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In absolute terms, Vietnam's GHG emissions reached 364 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2018, constituting a mere 0.8% of the world's total emissions. However, over the past two decades, the country has experienced the fastest … [Read more...] about Greening finance accelerates Vietnam’s SDG implementation