Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery exports generated $38.48 billion revenue in January-September, down 5.1 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Agricultural exports accounted for over half of the total, at $19.54 billion, up 17 percent year on year. Key export earners were vegetables and fruits ($4.2 billion), rice ($3.66 billion), cashew nuts ($2.61 billion), and coffee ($3.16 billion). The average rice export price reached $553 per metric ton during the nine-month period, rising 14 percent. The price of coffee exports also picked up 10 percent to hit nearly $2,500 per metric ton. Asia was the major importer of Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports with $18.71 billion worth of products in January-September. It was followed by America with $8.73 billion and Europe with $4.17 billion. China, the U.S., and Japan remained the top three import markets of Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery products with exports to China accounting for … [Read more...] about Vietnam fetches over $38bn in agro-forestry-fishery exports in Jan-Sep
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Vietnam sees Q3 GDP growth capped by weak external demand
Vietnam's gross domestic product growth accelerated in the third quarter from the previous three months, data showed on Friday, but fell short of this year's growth target as dull demand for exports overshadowed support from monetary easing. GDP in the July-September quarter is expected to have grown 5.33% from a year earlier, faster than the 4.05% expansion in the second quarter, the General Statistics Office said in a report on Friday. Capital Economics said the worst for Vietnam's economy was over but growth remained subdued by past standards. With inflation becoming a growing concern, however, it did not expect a further rate cut from the central bank. The third-quarter figure was much slower than growth of 13.71% in the same period of 2022, when its manufacturing-led economy managed a post-pandemic pickup following a 6% quarterly contraction in 2021. Factory powerhouse Vietnam is targeting growth of 6.5% this year, down from 8.02% last year, but most economists expect … [Read more...] about Vietnam sees Q3 GDP growth capped by weak external demand
Vietnam’s GDP growth expands by 4.24% in a 9-month period
The country’s economic growth hit 5.33% year-on-year in the third quarter. Vietnam’s GDP in the first nine months expanded by 4.24% year on year, data from the General Statistics Office (GSO) showed today [September 29]. Data: GSO. Chart: Hai Yen/The Hanoi Times For the third quarter of this year, the country’s economic growth reached 5.33% compared to the same period last year. This growth rate only exceeds the figures for 2020 and 2021, which were significantly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, but is still seen as a “positive trend”. Growth in the first quarter was a modest 3.28%, while the second quarter saw a slightly higher growth rate of 4.05% . Over the entire nine-month period, the GDP grew by 4.24%, the lowest growth in 13 years during a time when the pandemic affected the economy. For 2023, the Government has set an ambitious target of 6.5% GDP growth, while the economy grew 8.85% last year . The primary driver of the economy … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s GDP growth expands by 4.24% in a 9-month period
Hanoi leader meets with China’s top political advisor
At the meeting between Dinh Tien Dung , Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Wang Huning , a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference ( CPPCC ) in Beijing on September 28. (Photo: VNA) Beijing (VNA) – Dinh Tien Dung, Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee paid a courtesy call to Wang Huning, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in Beijing on September 28. Dung informed his host on the aims of his delegation’s visit to China, which are to further concretise and implement the shared understanding between the top leaders of the two countries and parties reached during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong’s official trip to China last year, and to carry out the cooperation … [Read more...] about Hanoi leader meets with China’s top political advisor
Agro-forestry-fisheries sector posts 22.5% rise in trade surplus
During the period, the total export-import turnover of agro-forestry-aquatic products hit 6.9 billion USD, down 7.5% year-on-year. Of which, nearly 38.5 billion USD was from exports . In September alone, the export revenue of agro-forestry-aquatic products reached 4.8 billion USD, down 2.7% monthly and up 22% annually. China, the US and Japan remained the top three export markets of Vietnam ese farming products. The ministry said, it will continue developing both domestic and export markets, while dealing with market-related issues to create favorable conditions for the export of agro-aquatic products to China, the US, the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union. It will also help exporters make full use of free trade agreements as well as help firms secure new export contracts, protect trademarks and provide geographical indication for Vietnam's potential export products in foreign markets./. VNA … [Read more...] about Agro-forestry-fisheries sector posts 22.5% rise in trade surplus
Over 56,800 Vietnamese labourers sent abroad in 7 months
Vietnam sent over 56,800 labourers to work abroad in the first seven months of 2022 (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam sent over 56,800 workers, including 21,238 females, abroad to work under labour contracts over the first seven months of 2022, equivalent to 63.2 percent of the target set for the year. According to data from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA), Japan, Taiwan (China) and the Republic of Korea (RoK) remained the largest recipients of Vietnamese labourers during the reviewed period. With the number of workers going to work abroad continuing to remain stable, Vietnam’s plan to send 90,000 labourers to work abroad this year is completely feasible, the ministry said. Due to the impact of COVID-19, last year, Vietnam completed only 50 percent of its yearly target in labour export with 45,058 workers sent abroad. Thanks to wide-scale vaccination against COVID-19 and the changes in pandemic control strategies towards … [Read more...] about Over 56,800 Vietnamese labourers sent abroad in 7 months
Foreign media upbeat about Vietnam’s economy
A foreign-invested footwear material factory in Thuan An city, Binh Duong province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Many foreign press agencies have run articles featuring Vietnam’s economic growth, pointing to rosy signs in its recovery. French wire service AFP cited statistics by the General Statistics Office (GSO) showing the economy grew 5.33% in the July-September period from a year earlier, and that loan interest rate reductions, an extension of tax payments and increased public investment had a positive impact. Nikkei Asia also said the growth was accelerated thanks to tourism, noting “the services sector helped boost economic output during the three months through September, driven mainly by retail and tourism. The sector is estimated to account for about 40% of Vietnam's GDP.” “Travelers returned to popular destinations like the central city of Da Nang, with the number of foreign visitors entering the country from July to August reaching 2.25 million, already … [Read more...] about Foreign media upbeat about Vietnam’s economy
Việt Nam’s economy grows 4.24 per cent in nine months of 2023
A customer shops at MM Mega Market An Phú's food wholesale and distribution centre in Thủ Đức District in HCM City. In the first nine months of 2023, CPI increased by 3.16 per cent over the same period last year; core inflation rose by 4.49 per cent. — VNA/VNS Photo Mỹ Phương Việt Nam’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.24 per cent in the first nine months of this year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) said on Friday. The expansion is nearly the lowest 9-month GDP growth in 13 years, only higher than the same period of 2020 and 2021, which recorded growth rates of 2.19 per cent and 1.57 per cent respectively. In Q3 alone, GDP posted a year-on-year rise of 5.33 per cent, also nearly the lowest third-quarter GDP growth in 13 years, only higher than the same quarters of 2020 and 2021. The information was released at a conference held on Friday in Hà Nội by the GSO. In Q3, the agro-forestry-fishery sector grew by 3.72 per cent, contributing 8.03 per cent to the … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s economy grows 4.24 per cent in nine months of 2023
Vietnam posts trade surplus of 21.68 billion USD in nine months
During the January – September period, Vietnam exported some 259.67 billion USD worth of products, a year-on-year fall of 8.2%. Meanwhile, the country's imports totaled 237.99 billion USD, down 13.8% year on year. Regarding the structure of exported goods in the period, processed goods accounted for 88.3% of the total export value, with 292.22 billion USD. As for imported goods, materials for production made up 93.7% of the value, with 223.08 billion USD. The U.S. was the largest export market of Vietnam with 70.9 billion USD, while China was the largest import market of the Southeast Asian country with 79.1 billion USD. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the drop in Vietnam’s exports was attributed to slow recovery of the global economy, falling demand and high interest rates in developed countries such as the U.S., E.U. nations and China, coupled with a tightened monetary policy and high levels of inventory. The ministry will continue to keep a close watch on … [Read more...] about Vietnam posts trade surplus of 21.68 billion USD in nine months
Technology is foundation for Vietnam’s rapid, sustainable development: minister
Speaking at the opening of the event held in Quang Ninh Province, he emphasized the importance of developing science, technology and innovation. Hundreds of delegates from ministries, businesses and production units and scientists were in attendance to learn about breakthrough technologies and solutions. Before the opening, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, Dat, other Party and state leaders, their counterparts from the Quang Ninh Province Party Committee, People's Council and People's Committee, and ministry and other officials visited the booths set up at an exhibition that is part of the event. Nearly 200 booths showcased technological devices and solutions. Quang called for ensuring products are also competitive in terms of prices. "The product might be good, but the price must also be lower than in foreign markets," he said while visiting the booth set up by auto company Thanh Cong Group. Minister of Science and Technology, Huynh Thanh Dat speaks at the … [Read more...] about Technology is foundation for Vietnam’s rapid, sustainable development: minister