The Prime Minister has instructed measures to foster exports of Vietnamese farm produce, aquatic products and other food to the Singaporean market.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development was requested to conduct negotiations for the signing of agreements on mutually recognition in the fields of agricultural and aquatic products while working with Singapore’s Agri-food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) to enhance cooperation and exchange.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade was asked to build trade promotional programmes for Vietnamese agricultural products in Singapore and work to connect Vietnamese exporters with Singaporean importers.
During the past three years, two-way trade between Vietnam and Singapore has grown at an annual speed of 12 percent. Last year, Vietnam raked in 2.93 billion USD from exports to Singapore, a year-on-year increase of 10.4 percent.
꧟ Most of Vietnamese agricultural exports to the Singaporean market, which has to import 90 percent of its food, are pepper, sea food, rice, vegetable, coffee, cashew nut and rubber. Vietnamese export revenues of those commodities increased 1.3-fold from 274.6 million USD in 2012 to 355.8 million USD in 2014.-VNA
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) expects trade turnover between Vietnam and Singapore will increase up to fourfold in the near future from the current modest level.
Worried about a significant drop in agricultural exports, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has decided to establish a steering committee that will gather information on problems faced by traders and identify possible solutions.
Vietnamese firms need to enhance their role in the food industry value chain to supply more quality products and increase export of farm produce, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade believes that drastic measures need to be implemented to increase the competitiveness of farm produce and to fight against the desperately poor performance of Vietnamese agricultural products in many foreign markets.
The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
This latest order builds on a previous agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow last year for 40 engines, bringing the total number of Trent 7000 engines ordered by the airline to 80.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien acknowledged that despite concerted efforts by ministries and local authorities in combating fake and substandard goods, the situation remains highly complicated, attributing the persistent challenges to high profits luring numerous participants, increasingly sophisticated violations, limited resources within enforcement agencies.
The group also placed among the Top 5 energy companies in Southeast Asia and secured the top spot among the largest Vietnamese enterprises featured on the list.
The zone will cover 1,881 ha, comprising functional areas for production, logistics, trade and services, digital technology industry, information technology, and innovation.
Dung underlined several key objectives, including a comprehensive review of the legal framework governing SOEs, and called for updates that reflect international standards and support modern, transparent governance.
While the US market has become more difficult to access due to new tax policies, Australia could play the role of a trade cushion, helping to reduce shocks and maintain export momentum for Vietnam's shrimp industry.
Vietnam Cycle Expo 2025 will coincide with the Vietnam Sport Show 2025, an international exhibition on sports and outdoor entertainment, expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors in the three-day event.
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
