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Việt Nam’s export and import value between Vietnamese businesses and CPTPP markets rose 56.3 per cent in the past five years, from US$8.7 billion in 2018 to $13.6 billion in 2023. However, this represents a unique period full of challenges like the global economic downturn and COVID-19 pandemic.

BB Sunrise Power, a subsidiary of Bitexco Group, has announced its intention to divest a hotel in Lào Cai Province in order to fulfill its bond repayment obligations.

The first Vietnam Interior and Build Expo (VIBE 2024 opened in HCM City on October 2.

Two exhibitions for the manufacturing, metalworking and supporting industries, METALEX Vietnam 2024 and Supporting Industry Show 2024, opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on October 2.

The Tourism Information Centre under the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), and MAGGI Brand, a division of Nestlé Vietnam, have launched a collaboration programme called "Exploring golden ingredients: elevating Vietnamese cuisine to new heights”, with an aim of promoting tourism through discovering unique local cuisine.

The VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) closed at 1,287.84 points, down 4.36 points, or 0.34 per cent.

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) is considering a plan to grant commercial banks the ability to extend debt repayment periods by up to one year for borrowers impacted by Typhoon Yagi.

Bến Tre Province’s green coconuts and pomelos have been granted intellectual property protection certificates in Canada in the form of certified trademarks.

Ericsson and MobiFone on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on establishing a 5G Innovation Hub at MobiFone’s premises in Việt Nam.

The 10th International Precision Engineering and Manufacturing Reinvented Exhibition - MTA Hanoi 2024 officially started on Wednesday at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre.

Masan Group Corporation (HOSE: MSN) is expected to attract significant foreign capital as Việt Nam’s stock market is projected to receive up to US$1.7 billion from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) following its upgrade to emerging market status.

In the future, other providers such as Visa can sign contracts with VETC, VDTC to connect payment methods and vehicle owners can choose Visa wallets to connect payments.

If imports continue at the same pace as the last two months, turnover could reach $1.3 billion this year.

Turkey’s Directorate General of Imports (DGI) has announced the results of an investigation into solar panel imports from Croatia, Jordan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Việt Nam.

Hà Nội is actively restructuring its agricultural sector by focusing on clean, green and high-quality agriculture that targets sustainable exports.

HCM City plans to create funds for overseas Vietnamese seeking to invest in real estate and small and medium-sized enterprises, and buy bonds for funding infrastructure.

The proposal on closer cooperation in hi-tech industries between Đà Nẵng and New Zealand was included in the investment promotion – Meet Đà Nẵng – in Auckland last month.

Analysts said that the change in Circular 68 could elevate Việt Nam's market status and attract foreign net buying.

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the benchmark VN-Index rose by 4.26 points, or 0.33 per cent, to close at 1,292.2 points, marking a robust recovery following the previous session’s decline.

Việt Nam and Mongolia need to closely coordinate to facilitate market access for agricultural products, especially livestock, and cooperation in minerals, construction, logistics, digital transformation, green and clean energy.