While the world is in a crisis over the lack of empty containers to deliver goods, leading to skyrocketing shipping fees, thousands of containers are idling away at Vietnamese seaports. Nguyen Anh Vu, director of Haiphong Maritime Administration, said that as of July 21, Haiphong has 2,708 containers waiting for use. The seaports and inland […]
Read MoreThe ongoing disruption in Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces poses a threat to the global supply chain of multinational corporations, which source goods from Vietnamese-based suppliers. Nike could soon face a shortage of sneakers as two suppliers – South Korea’s Changshin Vietnam and Taiwan’s Pou Chen Corporation – have had to cease operations […]
Read MoreUnable to transport passengers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some bus operators in HCM City have now begun to use their vehicles for selling vegetables and other essential goods. Bao Yen Construction Services Tourism Co’s five buses now travel around the city selling vegetables and other items, helping increase supply amid the closure of scores […]
Read MorePostmart and Vo So e-commerce sites have been assigned to place farm produce on sale, thus promoting the digital economy in agriculture and rural development. The plan, approved by the Ministry of Communications (MIC), aims to boost the sale of farm produce and accelerate distribution to avoid congestion during harvesting season. This will keep farm […]
Read MoreAlthough local iron and steel prices have dropped, they are still at high rates, up 1.7 times compared to the end of 2020, causing investors and construction contractors to suffer. Although local iron and steel prices have dropped, they are still at high rates, up 1.7 times compared to the end of 2020, causing investors […]
Read MoreVietnam is expected to move to a group of upper-middle-income countries by 2025. Vietnam targets an average GDP growth of 6.5-7% in the 2021-2025 period as the country continues to set eyes on rapid and sustainable economic development. Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung addressed the government’s five-year socio-economic plan at a sitting […]
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