Vietnamese Goods Week 2015 is set to kick-off on September 27 in Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang to increase awareness of Vietnamese goods as well as their competitiveness.
Vietnamese chilli sauce and ice-cream products are sold at Vinmart supermarket. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese Goods Week 2015 is set to kick-off on September 27 in Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang to increase awareness of Vietnamese goods as well as their competitiveness.
Speaking at the press meeting held in Hanoi on September 23, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ho Thi Kim Thoa said the week has been one of solutions to support the plan of developing a local market link to the Vietnamese to give priority to the Vietnamese goods campaign.
The plan targeted that 90 percent of Vietnamese consumers and businesses should know about the campaign by 2015 and 70 percent of Vietnamese goods could be competitive in rural and remote areas by 2020.
It also targeted to ensure that all localities in the country organise supporting services to connect supply and demand of producers of Vietnamese goods.
Thoa added that several contracts were signed after previous conferences connecting supply and demand.
Vo Hong Son, Director of the Vietnam Industry and Trade Information Centre (VITIC) said the one-week programme would organise a roadshow, exhibition and conferences to unravel the difficulties of Vietnamese goods producers.
Covering an area of over 6,000sq.m, the exhibition is expected to attract more than 500 booths from around 300 local groups, corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The Vietnamese goods of garment and textile, leather shoes, and petroleum, in addition to building material, mechanic equipment, electronics, and food technology would be showcased at the event.
Enterprises participating in the exhibition would be chosen from 63 firms with national trademark award in 2014. One hundred Vietnamese companies achieved outstanding products and services in 2014.
Son said there would be no entry fee for SMEs, artists and trade villages attending the week. Big groups and corporations would have to pay a fee to join the event.
People's Artist Le Khanh and actress-cum-entrepreneur Mai Thu Huyen would act as brand ambassadors to the programme.
The programme would be broadcast live on VTV on October 4.-VNA
A high-quality Vietnamese goods fair will take place from November 11 to December 12 at the Hanoi-Moscow Centre for Culture, Trade and Hotels in Moscow.
A high proportion of products from distribution channels in Hanoi are locally made, unveiled by the Steering Committee for the campaign “Vietnamese people prioritise Vietnamese goods” at a press conference in the city on July 21.
Vietnam expects to bring its goods to major outlets across Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia and member states of free trade agreements between now and 2020.
A “Vietnamese goods awareness” week will take place concurrently in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City from September 27-October 4, offering icraft and financially-struggling exhibitors free rent.
Developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Da Nang FTZ is designed to become a leading regional economic centre and a strategic growth pole in Vietnam’s new development landscape.
The Binh Duong Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) is expected to promote the usage of domestically manufactured components while supporting businesses in accessing international markets, strengthening linkages, and promoting deeper integration into global supply chains.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
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.
Vietnamese chilli sauce and ice-cream products are sold at Vinmart supermarket. (Photo: VNA)
