Hanoi (VNA) 🍸– The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed official development assistance (ODA) loan agreements with the Vietnamese Government to provide 95.167 billion JPY (over 846 million USD) for implementing several projects in Vietnam.
The ODA loans aim to help the Southeast Asian country build essential infrastructure to improve its economic competitiveness, environment and overcome vulnerabilities.
The third phase of the Da Nang – Quang Ngai section of the North-South expressway construction project is intended to address the rapid increase of transportation volumes in Da Nang city – a centre of manufacturing and goods distribution in the central part of Vietnam.
The Lach Huyen port infrastructure project will feature an international deep-water mega-port and related facilities in the northern port city of Hai Phong, making it possible to meet the rising volume of cargo and to accommodate the larger size of vessels used in maritime transportation, as well as promote economic development and international competitiveness of the northern region, and Vietnam overall.
Meanwhile, the sixth phase of the support programme to respond to climate change means to help the Vietnamese Government implement relevant policies through financial assistance and policy dialogue. It is expected to enhance the national capacity to cope with the negative impacts on climate change and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to local sustainable economic development.-VNA
A workshop was held in Hanoi on November 25 to discuss supporting policies and models for businesses in research and technology transfer to implement Vietnam’s industrialisation strategy.
The Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) has pledged to speed up the implementation of the expressway linking central Da Nang city with Quang Ngai province.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping Vietnam practice sustainable agrifinance in order to ensure long-term funding for agricultural activities and improve output.
Strengthening the capacity of water environment management in river basins lies at the heart of a project supported by JICA, heard a workshop in Hanoi on March 22.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.
The analysis from an investment perspective shows that the economy’s growth has been heavily capital‑driven, yet efficiency remains low as reflected by Vietnam’s Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) being significantly higher than global and regional averages. This underscores the imperative to enhance capital‑use efficiency.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urged countries to work together to remove supply chain bottlenecks, expand market access, strengthen cooperation in smart customs procedures, mutually recognise technical standards, and eliminate unnecessary protectionist barriers to boost trade and investment.
The event has gathered over 400 exhibitors from 16 countries and territories, with more than 980 booths showcasing a wide range of products and technologies in automotive components, electronics, repair and maintenance, bodywork, accessories, and customisation.
The latest order follows Vietjet’s commitment for 20 additional A330neo aircraft last month, bringing the airline’s total widebody aircraft on order to 40.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
The price of E5 RON92 petrol is now capped at 20,631 VND (0.79 USD) per litre, up 1,169 VND from the previous adjustment, while RON95-III costs no more than 21,244 VND per litre, up 1,277 VND.
Lach Huyen Port (Source: Investment newspaper)
