The Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently held a meeting with the Vietnam Maritime Administration about the lack of empty containers and rising rental charges. At the meeting, many firms in the fisheries, plastic and timber sectors have raised concerns over the unprecedented consecutive price hikes in the past three months. According to the firms, the hike is unreasonable and shipping firms need to be more transparent and a more reasonable price hike rate. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 17
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Vietnam’s trade deficit with China hits US$35.2 billion in 2020
Statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs indicated that Vietnam had exported products worth US$48.9 billion to China in 2020, up 17.9% year-on-year, while the country had spent US$84.1 billion on imports from China, a year-on-year rise of 11.5%. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s trade deficit with China hits US$35.2 billion in 2020
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The Government leader underlined that the province needs to focus on developing organic agriculture to produce high added value for its products while continuing to boost its role as aenergy hub of the country, creating a breakthrough in regional connectivity and having a greater part in the new economic corridor. It should also further expand its transport infrastructure and settle issues relating to irrigation to ensure water resource security, he added. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 17
HCMC gives US$775,243 to poor families in 35 cities, provinces on Tet occasion
Moreover, the delegation also organized the handover of the clean water supply project for Thuan Binh border guard station located in Thanh Hoa District. The VND 500 million construction is invested by the fund “ For the country’s island” with the aim to provide clean water for officers and soldiers of Thuan Bien border station and 100 local households. … [Read more...] about HCMC gives US$775,243 to poor families in 35 cities, provinces on Tet occasion
Eighth HCMC Marathon to attract thousands of runners
Mai Ba Hung, deputy director of the HCMC Department of Culture and Sports, said this marathon has been one of the city’s major events to celebrate the New Year. In the Covid-19 context, it also aims to encourage citizens to engage in physical activity more regularly to improve their health. … [Read more...] about Eighth HCMC Marathon to attract thousands of runners
