New international container route goes through Quang Ninh
Cai Lan International Container Terminal announced the launch of a new route for container vessels ACS Cai Lan connecting India, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, China and the Republic of Korea on June 6.
A view of Cai Lan International Container Terminal. (Photo: Cai Lan International Container Terminal's Facebook)
Hanoi (VNA) – Cai Lan InternationalContainer Terminal (CICT) announced the launch of a new route for container vesselsACS Cai Lan connecting India, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, China and theRepublic of Korea on June 6.
The operator of Cai Lan Terminal alsowelcomed the 5,023 TEU Hyundai Premium container ship from Hyundai Merchant Marine to theport during the launch.
Founded by an alliance between two leadingcarriers, Hyundai Merchant Marine and Gold Star Line, the new route goesthrough Cai Lan Terminal in northern Quang Ninh province of Vietnam once aweek.
The Cai Lan link to the ACS internationalroute is an opportunity for Quang Ninh province and other northern localitiesto unleash their potential in the marine industry.
Chairman of the provincial People’sCommittee Nguyen Duc Long said the province will establish a team deliveringstreamlined public administration services at the port and not collect portinfrastructure fees to aid marine-based businesses. -VNA
The Cai Lan International Container Terminal (CICT) in the northern province of Quang Ninh received the first foreign cargo ships of the Year of the Monkey on February 10 and 11.
The northern port city of Hai Phong is expected to become the international gate of the north for an estimated 109-114 million tonnes of goods in and out and about 25,800 foreign tourists by 2020.
Located on the northern coast with advantages in location and natural resources, Quang Ninh is striving to tap its full potential in maritime economic development.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
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.
A view of Cai Lan International Container Terminal. (Photo: Cai Lan International Container Terminal's Facebook)
