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<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/12/13/393839_IMG_3633.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Malaysian Business Chamber Vietnam participate in a discussion panel at the ASEAN Business Summit 2024. – Photo Courtesy of Malaysian Business Chamber Vietnam</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>CAMBODIA -- Việt Nam’s strategic policies, young workforce, and increasing focus on sustainability make it a prime destination for Malaysian investors, aligning closely with the vision of Malaysian business leaders, affirmed Angus Liew, president of the Malaysian Business Chamber Vietnam (MBCV)The affirmation was made at the ASEAN-Malaysian Business Chambers Summit in Cambodia, which underscored the unity and influence of Malaysian business communities across Southeast Asia, further strengthening regional economic co-operation.The summit, organised by the Malaysian Business Chamber Cambodia, highlighted the collective influence of Malaysian business chambers across ASEAN.For the first time, chambers from Việt Nam, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Indonesia came together under the unified platform of MBCs ASEAN, emphasising the importance of collaboration in promoting cross-border trade and investment.The summit, which featured 300 participants, provided a valuable platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing with fellow Malaysians.Experts and businesses at the summit confirmed that Việt Nam continues to be a key economic force within ASEAN, showcasing remarkable resilience and opportunity.With GDP growth projected at 6.1 per cent in 2024 and foreign direct investment exceeding US$20 billion, the nation is strengthening its position as a hub for regional and global trade.The MBC Vietnam representative emphasised the importance of leveraging collective expertise to unlock new opportunities. Their efforts have been instrumental in strengthening partnerships between Malaysian businesses in Việt Nam and their ASEAN counterparts, fostering innovation and supporting Việt Nam’s growing focus on green and sustainable development.Under the guidance, MBC Vietnam has facilitated key foreign investment projects, promoted bilateral trade, and supported Việt Nam's ambitious economic transformation. The chamber’s initiatives align with Việt Nam’s evolving economic landscape, which prioritises sustainability, digital transformation, and diversified trade partnerships.Malaysia is currently Việt Nam's second-largest trading partner in ASEAN and the 11th largest trading partner global, with two-way trade increasing from over $8 billion to over $14 billion between 2014 and 2022.In the foreseeable future, the two nations hope to raise the amount to $18 billion.Malaysia is also the second-largest ASEAN investor in Việt Nam and ranks 11th among 143 nations and territories investing in the country, with a total registered capital of over $13 billion.The ASEAN-Malaysian Business Chambers Summit 2024 serves as a testament to the power of regional collaboration and the vision of leaders. MBC Vietnam’s role in driving economic development and fostering partnerships underscores its commitment to building bridges between Malaysia and Việt Nam."MBCV is committed to fostering stronger ties between Malaysian businesses in Việt Nam and our ASEAN neighbours. We look forward to continuing to contribute to the growth and development of the Malaysian business community in Việt Nam and the broader ASEAN region," Liew said. – VNS

Việt Nam’s strategic policies, young workforce, and increasing focus on sustainability make it a prime destination for Malaysian investors, aligning closely with the vision of Malaysian business leaders, affirmed Angus Liew, president of the Malaysian Business Chamber Vietnam (MBCV)

Việt Nam remains prime destination for Malaysian investors: MBCV

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/12/13/393805_CT%20VRA.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Lê Thanh Hưng, chairman of the Vietnam Rubber Association, speaks at the international rubber conference in HCM City on December 12. — Photo courtesy of nongnghiep.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY — The EU's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) poses challenges for Việt Nam's rubber industry, but it also opens doors to new opportunities.By adhering to the regulation, the sector can achieve sustainable growth and greater market access, insiders affirmed at an international rubber conference in HCM City on Thursday.Organised by the Việt Nam Rubber Association, the conference with the theme “Rubber Industry 2025: Global Price Trends and New Opportunities with EUDR” attracted industry leaders, businesses, and local and international experts.At the conference, Lê Thanh Hưng, chairman of the Vietnam Rubber Association, noted that 2024 is a challenging year for the global economy, influenced by geopolitical instability, climate change, and the shift toward green development.The rubber industry, closely tied to sectors like automotive, construction, and consumer goods, has faced challenges due to changes in supply chains, rising inflation, and carbon emission reduction pressure, as well as shifts in consumption demand and technical standards in international markets, particularly in the EU, he said.However, these challenges also present substantial opportunities for the industry to transform, innovate, and sustainably develop.He underscored: "Despite these challenges, Việt Nam’s rubber industry has maintained its growth trajectory and adhered to its strategic goals. In 2024, the sector's total export turnover is projected to reach approximately US$10.2 billion, including $3.1 billion from natural rubber, $4.6 billion from processed rubber products, and $2.5 billion from rubberwood. These figures highlight the industry's continued prominence in the global supply chain.”He as well as other speakers at the conference mentioned the EUDR as a significant challenge faced by the sector.The EUDR mandates that rubber imported into the EU must be sourced from deforestation-free areas, with full traceability and documentation to prove compliance. Producers must also conduct due diligence to ensure that their supply chains meet these standards.Enterprises therefore must invest in production processes and improve traceability to meet these international market requirements, especially those of the EU, Hưng said.Prof. Joseph Adelegan, secretary general of the International Rubber Study Group, emphasised the importance of traceability and sustainable production, saying that Southeast Asian countries, especially Việt Nam, need to focus on improving quality and traceability to comply with the stringent requirements of the EU. Meeting these standards will help the country’s rubber industry achieve sustainable development.He highlighted that Thailand, the world's largest producer of natural rubber, has long prepared for EUDR compliance, allowing it to export high-value products to major EU markets. Việt Nam has favourable conditions comparable to Thailand and has seen promising developments.Compliance with EUDR regulations imposes challenges such as high production costs, and limited technical capacity in developing regions, but compliant producers will have opportunities to “gain market access to the EU for deforestation-free products, premium pricing for sustainably sourced rubber, and long-term competitiveness through enhanced supply chain transparency,” he pointed out.Võ Hoàng An, the association’s general secretary, said rubber exports to the EU were worth $587.6 million in the first ten months of the year, accounting for 6 per cent of the sector’s total export revenue.While not Việt Nam’s leading export market, the EU is an attractive market for Vietnamese enterprises given the market’s high purchasing power and advantages brought from the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement, he said.“Therefore, evaluating opportunities and challenges related to EUDR is vital for building effective adaptation strategies,” he said.He highlighted that the regulation has raised substantial concerns within Việt Nam’s rubber industry. In response, relevant ministries, the association, and businesses have initiated preparatory activities to meet the new requirements.At the conference, representatives of the Vietnam Rubber Group and Đồng Nai Rubber Corporation spoke about their efforts to comply with the EUDR. — VNS

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Compliance with EUDR offers long-term benefits to rubber industry

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/12/13/393956_5033598474472474_trade-9925.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>An overview of trade cooperation talks between the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang and Baise city of China’s Guangxi. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>CAO BẰNG — An economic and trade cooperation talks between the northern mountainous province of Cao Bằng and Baise city of China’s Guangxi took place in Cao Bằng city on December 13.Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Bích Ngọc said in the coming time, Cao Bằng will actively collaborate with Baise city to boost trade promotion and export-import activities via holding international trade fairs, exhibitions, and business networking events. It will also build border gate infrastructure, improve customs clearance services, and encourage firms from Cao Bằng and Baise to join trade fairs hosted by them.She highlighted the need to diversify the range of goods exchanged through the border gates, with a particular focus on expanding the list of fruits allowed into the Chinese market. This move aims to ensure that agricultural products flow efficiently and flexibly to China, thereby preventing congestion at border checkpoints.Both sides reached a consensus on accelerating the opening and upgrade of border gates and enhancing transportation connectivity. Key projects include the opening of the Po Peo (Vietnam) - Yuewei (China) border gate pair and exploring the construction of a smart border gate between Tra Linh (Vietnam) and Longbang (China). Additionally, procedures will be finalised for a dedicated goods transport route at the Soc Giang (Vietnam) - Pingmeng (China) border gate.Vice Mayor of Baise city Li Jianhua suggested that both sides continue streamlining the flow of goods to reduce congestion at border gate pairs, promoting exchanges and cooperation, particularly in economic and commercial activities, while accelerating the construction of smart border gates to improve customs clearance efficiency. She also urged the swift reopening of border gate pairs that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The talks reaffirmed the achievements in cooperation between Cao Bang and Baise city across various fields, with a particular focus on recommending upgrade for the Tra Linh (Vietnam) - Longbang (China) border gate pair to international status, including the Na Doong (Vietnam) - Na Ray (China) customs clearance route.In a related event, the 2024 Cao Bang - Baise International Trade Fair, themed “Promoting comprehensive cooperation, sustainable development”, kicked off just a day earlier, as part of a trade promotion programme between Cao Bang and Guangxi.Ngọc revealed that the total export-import turnover through Cao Bang's border gates is estimated at US$900 million this year, up 21.9% from 2023.With its advantageous geographical location, convenient border gate system, and improving transportation infrastructure, Cao Bang is poised to further solidify its position as a key overland gateway connecting Việt Nam and ASEAN countries with the Chinese market, she said.Vice Mayor Li noted that the fair serves as a platform for both localities to boost trade in various sectors, including agricultural processing, household appliances, mechanical equipment and electronics.The event will run until December 17, featuring nearly 200 domestic and foreign enterprises and 350 booths. — VNS

An economic and trade cooperation talks between the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang and Baise city of China’s Guangxi took place in Cao Bang city on December 13. ​

Cao Bằng, China’s Baise city forge stronger economic ties

Nhiệt liệt chào mừng Quốc vương và Đoàn đại biểu cấp cao Vương quốc Campuchia thăm cấp Nhà nước tới Việt Nam, <a href="https://congthuong.vn/chu-de/chu-tich-nuoc-luong-cuong.topic">Chủ tịch nước Lương Cường</a> vui mừng nhận thấy, thời gian qua, quan hệ hữu nghị và hợp tác toàn diện giữa hai nước không ngừng được củng cố và phát triển mạnh mẽ.Chủ tịch nước nhấn mạnh, các hoạt động trao đổi đoàn, tiếp xúc các cấp giữa hai nước diễn ra thường xuyên; hợp tác quốc phòng, an ninh được đẩy mạnh; kinh tế, thương mại và đầu tư được tăng cường; giáo dục-đào tạo, văn hóa, y tế, giao lưu nhân dân... ngày càng phong phú và thiết thực.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/28/20/luong-cuong20241128200813.webp?rt=202411300902" alt="Chủ tịch nước Lương Cường phát biểu chào mừng"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Chủ tịch nước Lương Cường phát biểu chào mừng. Ảnh: Lâm Khánh/TTXVN</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Chủ tịch nước khẳng định, chuyến thăm Việt Nam lần này của Quốc vương Norodom Sihamoni sẽ là nguồn động viên to lớn cho sự phát triển của quan hệ hai nước; củng cố hơn nữa quan hệ láng giềng tốt đẹp giữa Việt Nam và <a href="https://congthuong.vn/chu-de/campuchia.topic">Campuchia</a>; vì lợi ích của hai dân tộc và hạnh phúc của nhân dân hai nước.Chủ tịch nước chúc Quốc vương mạnh khỏe, tiếp tục dẫn dắt nhân dân Campuchia giành nhiều thành tựu to lớn hơn nữa trong sự nghiệp xây dựng và phát triển đất nước; tin tưởng tình đoàn kết Việt Nam-Campuchia mãi mãi là “Láng giềng tốt đẹp, hữu nghị truyền thống, hợp tác toàn diện, bền vững lâu dài”.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/28/20/chu-tich-nuoc20241128200811.webp?rt=202411300902" alt="Chủ tịch nước Lương Cường và Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni dự tiệc chiêu đãi"></figure>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Chủ tịch nước Lương Cường và Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni dự tiệc chiêu đãi. Ảnh: Lâm Khánh/TTXVN</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Phát biểu đáp từ tại chiêu đãi, Quốc vương Norodom Sihamoni bày tỏ lòng biết ơn và sự quý mến sâu sắc tới Chủ tịch nước Lương Cường và nhân dân Việt Nam đã dành cho cá nhân Quốc vương và đoàn đại biểu Campuchia về sự đón tiếp hết sức trọng thị.Quốc vương nhấn mạnh chuyến thăm lần này là sự tiếp nối chặng đường lịch sử mà cố Thái Thượng Hoàng Norodom Sihanouk đã cùng các lãnh đạo cấp cao đặt nền móng, là cầu nối củng cố, mở rộng tình hữu nghị và hợp tác giữa hai nước láng giềng anh em.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/28/20/quoc-vuong20241128200814.webp?rt=202411300902" alt="Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni phát biểu"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni phát biểu. Ảnh: Lâm Khánh/TTXVN</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Quốc vương Norodom Sihamoni cho rằng việc hai bên thường xuyên trao đổi các chuyến thăm cấp cao đã góp phần củng cố và mở rộng tình hữu nghị, đoàn kết giữa hai nước, cũng như để gia tăng hợp tác song phương trên mọi lĩnh vực vì lợi ích chung của nhân dân hai nước.Thay mặt nhân dân Campuchia, Quốc vương bày tỏ sự khâm phục trước những thành công to lớn mà Việt Nam đã đạt được trong những năm qua, qua đó đưa đất nước phát triển mạnh mẽ trên mọi lĩnh vực.Quốc vương Norodom Sihamoni khẳng định Chính phủ và nhân dân Việt Nam là người bạn tốt, luôn kề vai sát cánh cùng Chính phủ và nhân dân Campuchia để Vương quốc Campuchia có thể đạt nhiều thành tựu trên mọi lĩnh vực.Thanh Bình&nbsp;

Tối 28/11, Chủ tịch nước Lương Cường đã chủ trì chiêu đãi trọng thể Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni đang có chuyến thăm cấp Nhà nước tới Việt Nam.

Chủ tịch nước Lương Cường chủ trì chiêu đãi trọng thể Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni

Chiều 28/11, tại Nhà Quốc hội, <a href="https://congthuong.vn/chu-de/chu-tich-quoc-hoi.topic">Chủ tịch Quốc hội</a> Trần Thanh Mẫn đã hội kiến Quốc vương Campuchia Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneat Norodom Sihamoni đang có chuyến thăm cấp Nhà nước tới Việt Nam theo lời mời của Chủ tịch nước Lương Cường.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/28/20/quoc-hoi20241128200955.webp?rt=202411300859" alt=" Chủ tịch Quốc hội Trần Thanh Mẫn và Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Chủ tịch Quốc hội Trần Thanh Mẫn và Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni. Ảnh: QH</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Thay mặt Quốc hội và nhân dân Việt Nam, Chủ tịch Quốc hội Trần Thanh Mẫn bày tỏ vui mừng gặp lại Quốc Vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni; chào mừng Quốc vương và đoàn đại biểu cấp cao <a href="https://congthuong.vn/chu-de/campuchia.topic">Campuchia</a> thăm cấp nhà nước tới Việt Nam.Chủ tịch Quốc hội Trần Thanh Mẫn chúc mừng Quốc vương đã có cuộc hội kiến với Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm, hội kiến với Chủ tịch nước Lương Cường, hội kiến với Thủ tướng Chính phủ Phạm Minh Chính; nhấn mạnh, chuyến thăm lần này mang tình cảm hữu nghị ấm áp của Đảng, nhà nước, nhân dân Campuchia với Đảng, nhà nước và nhân dân Việt Nam, làm sâu sắc mối quan hệ "láng giềng tốt đẹp, hữu nghị truyền thống, hợp tác toàn diện, bền vững lâu dài" giữa hai nước và sẽ đóng góp tích cực vào việc củng cố quan hệ hai nước.Chủ tịch Quốc hội Trần Thanh Mẫn chúc mừng Campuchia đã tổ chức thành công Hội nghị quốc tế các chính đảng Châu Á lần thứ 12 (ICAPP 12), Phiên họp toàn thể Nghị viện quốc tế vì Bao dung và Hòa bình lần thứ 11 (IPTP 11); cảm ơn Quốc vương, các nhà lãnh đạo và nhân dân Campuchia đón tiếp đoàn công tác của Chủ tịch Quốc hội nhân chuyến thăm chính thức Campuchia và tham dự 2 Hội nghị hết sức trọng thị và thân tình.Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni cảm ơn Chủ tịch Quốc hội Trần Thanh Mẫn đã dành thời gian, tình cảm ấm áp, đặc biệt đón tiếp đoàn khi đến thăm đất nước Việt Nam tươi đẹp; cho biết, cá nhân Quốc vương và nhân dân Campuchia luôn ghi nhớ chuyến thăm của Chủ tịch Quốc hội; nhấn mạnh chuyến thăm đã góp phần tích cực vào việc củng cố mối quan hệ lâu đời của hai dân tộc và mở ra cơ hội hợp tác mới trong tất cả các lĩnh vực.Nhân dịp này, Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni trân trọng gửi lời chúc của Hoàng Thái Hậu Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, Chủ tịch Thượng viện Campuchia Samdech Hun Sen; Chủ tịch Quốc hội Campuchia Samdech Khuon Sudary; Thủ tướng Chính phủ Hoàng gia Campuchia Samdech Hun Manet tới lãnh đạo Đảng, Nhà nước và nhân dân Việt Nam.Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni khẳng định, chuyến thăm cấp Nhà nước tới Việt Nam là một chuyến thăm lịch sử, nhằm củng cố mối quan hệ song phương, truyền thống ngày càng vững mạnh hơn, giữ được sự ổn định và đoàn kết lâu dài giữa hai nước.Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni cho rằng, từ quá khứ cho đến hiện tại, nhân dân hai nước luôn hợp tác vì lợi ích chung của hai dân tộc, hai bên đã cùng góp phần cho hòa bình, ổn định và cùng nhau phát triển trong khu vực.Nhân dịp này, Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni cảm ơn Việt Nam luôn dành sự ủng hộ to lớn đối với Campuchia trong mọi giai đoạn, giúp Quốc vương Campuchia trong công cuộc xây dựng và bảo vệ đất nước; trong đó có việc đào tạo nguồn nhân lực, cũng như tất cả các lĩnh vực khác để Campuchia có đầy đủ năng lực phát triển kinh tế - xã hội của đất nước mình.Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni đánh giá cao những thành tựu to lớn mà đất nước, nhân dân Việt Nam đã đạt được dưới sự lãnh đạo hết sức đúng đắn và sáng suốt của Đảng Cộng sản.Quỳnh Nga&nbsp;

Chiều 28/11, tại Nhà Quốc hội, Chủ tịch Quốc hội Trần Thanh Mẫn đã hội kiến Quốc vương Campuchia đang có chuyến thăm cấp Nhà nước tới Việt Nam.

Chủ tịch Quốc hội Trần Thanh Mẫn hội kiến Quốc vương Campuchia Norodom Sihamoni

Tối 28/11, Bộ Văn hóa, Thể thao và Du lịch phối hợp với Đại sứ quán Cộng hòa Cuba tại Việt Nam tổ chức chương trình nghệ thuật biểu diễn của Đoàn nghệ sỹ Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba tại Nhà hát Hồ Gươm nhân kỷ niệm 60 năm buổi biểu diễn đầu tiên của đoàn tại Việt Nam vào tháng 12/1964. Đây cũng là sự kiện mở đầu cho chuỗi sự kiện hướng đến kỷ niệm 65 năm thiết lập quan hệ ngoại giao Việt Nam - Cuba (2/12/1960-2/12/2025).<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/29/10/in_article/bale-1-120241129100435.webp?rt=202411300904" alt="Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm dự chương trình biểu diễn của Đoàn Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm và Phu nhân Ngô Phương Ly dự chương trình biểu diễn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><a href="https://congthuong.vn/chu-de/tong-bi-thu-to-lam.topic">Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm</a> và Phu nhân Ngô Phương Ly tới dự. Cùng dự có Thứ trưởng Bộ Văn hóa, Thể thao và Du lịch Trịnh Thị Thủy, Đại sứ chỉ định Cộng hòa Cuba tại Việt Nam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes.Phát biểu khai mạc buổi biểu diễn, Đại sứ chỉ định Cộng hòa Cuba tại Việt Nam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes chào mừng Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm và Phu nhân Ngô Phương Ly, đại diện các bộ, ban, ngành Việt Nam tới dự khán buổi biểu diễn.“Đây là nguồn động viên to lớn và thể hiện sự quan tâm sâu sắc cũng như ưu tiên cao của Đảng và Nhà nước Việt Nam đối với sự phát triển văn hóa, một phần không thể thiếu trong sự thịnh vượng và đời sống tinh thần của người dân. Điều này cũng thể hiện sự sâu sắc và sự đa dạng trong mối quan hệ đặc biệt giữa Việt Nam và Cuba”, ông Rogelio Polanco Fuentes nói.Giới thiệu về Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba, Đại sứ Rogelio Polanco Fuentes cho biết, Nhà hát là một di sản văn hóa quốc gia của Cuba, được thành lập cách đây 76 năm.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/29/09/z6079232444886-de5bff676ed4ea6602dae9cb5f7d2f9120241129092522.4700390.jpg" alt="Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm dự chương trình biểu diễn của Đoàn Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Thứ trưởng Bộ Văn hóa, Thể thao và Du lịch Trịnh Thị Thủy và Đại sứ chỉ định Cộng hòa Cuba tại Việt Nam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes tặng hoa Đoàn nghệ sỹ Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Lãnh tụ Cuba Fidel Castro Ruz khẳng định Nhà hát “là minh chứng kỳ diệu về tài năng và ý chí của những người sáng lập: Alicia Alonso, Fernando Alonso và Alberto Alonso, những người đã tạo ra một phong trào múa đích thực ở Cuba, mang cảm hứng đến từ quần chúng và có tầm ảnh hưởng toàn cầu.”Và cách đây 60 năm, vào tháng 12/1964, các thành viên của đoàn nghệ thuật ballet quốc gia Cuba, do Alicia Alonso, Giám đốc Nhà hát và cũng là người sáng lập trường phái ballet Cuba dẫn đầu, đã được Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh tiếp đón. Người đã bày tỏ sự tin tưởng chắc chắn rằng một ngày nào đó họ sẽ được biểu diễn ở một đất nước Việt Nam độc lập và thống nhất. Điều đó cuối cùng đã trở thành hiện thực trong các buổi biểu diễn tiếp theo của đoàn vào các năm 1978 và 2016.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/29/09/z6079231047357-9416c2822c9bec93599b2c4a3fbd984220241129092524.4579960.jpg" alt="Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm dự chương trình biểu diễn của Đoàn Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Tiết mục biểu diễn của nghệ sĩ Việt Nam</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Phát biểu tại buổi biểu diễn, Thứ trưởng Bộ Văn hóa, Thể thao và Du lịch Trịnh Thị Thủy cho biết: Chương trình biểu diễn nghệ thuật đặc sắc của Đoàn nghệ sỹ Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba tiếp tục khẳng định hợp tác văn hóa là một trong những trụ cột quan trọng đối với tình hữu nghị, vượt khoảng cách địa lý giữa hai nước <a href="https://congthuong.vn/chu-de/viet-nam-cuba.topic">Việt Nam - Cuba</a>; đồng thời thể hiện tinh thần đoàn kết của hai dân tộc - nơi ngôn ngữ nghệ thuật là cầu nối văn hóa gắn kết trái tim của nhân dân Việt Nam và Cuba thêm gần gũi và bền chặt hơn.Tại buổi biểu diễn, các nghệ sĩ Việt Nam tham gia trình diễn cùng các vũ công Cuba các tiết mục: Sylphides, Tarantella, Kẹp hạt dẻ, Carmen, Những dòng nước mùa xuân, Muto, Loss, Don Quixote, Hồ thiên nga, Esmeralda, Majisimo. Đây là các trích đoạn ballet kinh điển của nghệ thuật ballet Cuba và thế giới. Với kỹ thuật điêu luyện của mình, các nghệ sĩ đã thể hiện giá trị của nền văn hóa và lịch sử chung kết nối hai đất nước Việt Nam - Cuba.Một số tiết mục biểu diễn của các nghệ sĩ Cuba trong chương trình:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/29/09/z6079231044460-073a31cf1f28873d8f6f1b7e0a33e22e20241129092525.0177940.jpg" alt="Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm dự chương trình biểu diễn của Đoàn Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba"></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/29/09/z6079231038262-be6cde11ad05edf068fd1779bb70933b20241129092525.3118220.jpg" alt="Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm dự chương trình biểu diễn của Đoàn Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba"></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/29/09/z6079231038807-8013aa411b4631fab9594c33ce9c60da20241129092525.5529500.jpg" alt="Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm dự chương trình biểu diễn của Đoàn Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba"></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/29/09/z6079231038932-966391a95e115c108b01205c1143b3af20241129092526.0077140.jpg" alt="Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm dự chương trình biểu diễn của Đoàn Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba"></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/29/09/z6079231041772-02f24fb8e449c251f53ec6034efad03d20241129092526.3861970.jpg" alt="Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm dự chương trình biểu diễn của Đoàn Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba"></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Theo dangcongsan.vn&nbsp;

Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm và Phu nhân Ngô Phương Ly đã tới dự chương trình biểu diễn của Đoàn nghệ sỹ Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba tại Nhà hát Hồ Gươm (Hà Nội).

Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm dự chương trình biểu diễn của Đoàn Nhà hát Ballet Quốc gia Cuba

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/11/1/384839_vna_potal_thu_tuong_pham_minh_chinh_tham_khu_cong_nghiep_ras_laffan_qatar_161705385_7682715.jpeg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and his wife on Friday visit Qatar Energy-invested Ras Laffan industrial city, Qatar. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang</td></tr></tbody></table>DOHA — Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Friday visited Qatar Energy-invested Ras Laffan industrial city, 80km to the northeast of Doha before wrapping up his official visit to the Middle Eastern country.The industrial complex houses major oil refineries and gas processing facilities, including ORYX GTL, Pearl GTL, and Dolphin. With its enclosed artificial bay spanning 4,500 hectares of water surface, Ras Laffan serves as Qatar's primary liquefied gas production hub and the world's largest LNG export facility.Established in 1996, it initially focused on storing and processing natural gas from the North Field. Over time, growing demand has transformed Ras Laffan into a massive industrial zone, with expanding LNG production facilities.Currently, there are 13 major corporations and companies in the gas sector operating within the complex. Along with industrial facilities, Ras Laffan features Qatar’s top-quality infrastructure facilities such as the Ras Laffan emergency and safety training centre, the Erhama bin Jaber Al Jalahma shipyard, and the Ras Laffan hospital.PM Chính praised Qatar’s innovative thinking, strategic vision and expertise in developing the artificial bay and the specialised industrial complex.As Việt Nam, which boasts a 3,000-kilometre coastline, is developing major seaports and sea encroachment areas, PM Chính proposed Qatar and Qatar Energy in particular cooperate with, invest in and help the country with financial assistance, technology transfer, human resources training, and management expertise in developing similar industrial parks and sea encroachment areas.This was the last activity of the Government leader during his tour to the Middle East for an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE); attendance at the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative and working trip to Saudi Arabia; and official visit to Qatar.PM Chính, his spouse and the high-level delegation of Việt Nam left Doha to return home at noon on the same day. — VNS<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/11/1/384850_4997162728775178_wrap.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and his wife leave Doha, Qatar on November 1, wrapping up their official visit to the Middle Eastern country. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang</td></tr></tbody></table>

PM Chính praised Qatar’s innovative thinking, strategic vision and expertise in developing the artificial bay and the specialised industrial complex.

Vietnamese PM visits Ras Laffan industrial city, concludes Qatar trip

<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/11/1/384845_vna_potal_thu_tuong_pham_minh_chinh_hoi_dam_voi_thu_tuong_nha_nuoc_qatar__7680693.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính holds talks with his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani during his official visit to Qatar from October 30 to November 01, 2024 — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>DOHA — Việt Nam and Qatar have issued a joint communiqué on the occasion of Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s official visit to the Middle Eastern country from October 30 to November 1 at the invitation of his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.The following is the full text of the joint communiqué:JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ BETWEEN THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIỆT NAM AND THE STATE OF QATAR1. At the invitation of His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, His Excellency Phạm Minh Chính, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam, paid an official visit to Qatar from October 30 to November 01, 2024, marking the first official visit by a Prime Minister of Việt Nam to Qatar in 15 years.2. With sincerity, mutual trust and understanding, His Excellency Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính paid a courtesy call on the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, held an official talk with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and called on Speaker of the Shura Council, His Excellency Hassan bin Abdulla Al-Ghanim, and met with the Minister of Communications and Information Technology; the Minister of Labour; the Minister of State for Energy Affairs; Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA); and Chairman of Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA).3. The two sides noted with satisfaction the achievements of their 30-year bilateral relationship that has been flourishing and expanding across multiple fields. The two sides pledged to promoting the exchange of delegations and contacts at all levels and through various channels, and strengthen people-to-people ties, to further advance the excellent cooperation between Việt Nam and Qatar.4. With a shared vision to further deepen the political trust and elevate Việt Nam - Qatar relationships to a more profound and advanced level, the two sides agreed to work towards upgrading bilateral relations to a more involved, concrete and effective Partnership.5. The two sides consider negotiating bilateral agreements on the areas of, among others, visa exemption, labour, economic and trade to expand their market access. The two sides emphasized the importance of economic, trade, and investment cooperation and recognized the significant potential for collaboration in other sectors such as energy, oil and gas, especially liquefied natural gas (LNG), agriculture, Halal industry, banking, etc. The two sides agreed to strengthen trade and investment activities, with an aim to attract more investment from Qatari funds to strategic investment projects in Việt Nam enhance business connections, and support investors from both sides;6. Both sides pledged to enhance defense and security cooperation and maintain an environment of cooperation and peace in the two regions and the world.7. The two sides recognised the importance of promoting education and training, tourism, and cultural and sports exchange to strengthen people-to-people connections and deepen mutual understanding. Both sides agreed to increase scholarships for each other’s students. In addition, both sides agreed to explore cooperation opportunities in emerging sectors, such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, clean energy, solar energy, digital transformation, innovative governance, green and circular economy, among others.8. During the visit, the two sides signed a number of bilateral agreements and MOUs to enhance cooperation namely: i) Protocol between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam and the Government of the State of Qatar amending the Agreement between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam and the Government of the State of Qatar for Air Services signed on 08 March 2009; ii) Memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of sports between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam and the Government of the State of Qatar; iii) Memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the legal field between the Ministry of Justice of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam and the Ministry of Justice of the State of Qatar; iv) Memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of diplomatic training and education between the Diplomatic Academy of Việt Nam of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam and the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar; v) Memorandum of understanding between State Capital Investment Corporation and Qatar Investment Authority LLC concerning investment cooperation.9. The two sides exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual interest and underscored the importance of upholding international law and the United Nations Charter, advocating the resolution of disputes by diplomatic means to maintain peace, stability, and security and promote development at regional and global levels.10. Both sides expressed confidence in the promising future of Việt Nam - Qatar relationships and committed to working closely together to implement the outcomes of high-level visits. Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the warm hospitality accorded to him and his delegation. Vietnamese Prime Minister conveyed the invitations from His Excellency Tô Lâm, Secretary-General of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and His Excellency Lương Cường, President of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar and from His Excellency Trần Thanh Mẫn, President of the National Assembly of Viet NamViệt Nam to the His Excellency Hassan bin Abdulla Al-Ghanim, Speaker of the Shura Council and invited His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar to visit Việt Nam at mutually convenient dates. The invitation has been well received by Qatari leaders.Doha, November 1st, 2024. — VNS

Việt Nam and Qatar have issued a joint communiqué after Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s official visit to Qatar from October 30 to November 01, 2024.

Việt Nam, Qatar issue joint communiqué

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/11/1/384810_4997057298031842_vep.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Ramla Khalidi, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Trần Thị Hồng Minh, President of the Central Institute for Economic Management. — VNS Photo Nhật Hồng</td></tr></tbody></table>HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam continues to demonstrate resilience amid the current geopolitical uncertainties and the pressing impacts of climate change, but concerns remain as the country moves forward, according to Ramla Khalidi, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Việt Nam.She made the remarks at the fourth Việt Nam Economic Pulse (VEP) held in Hà Nội on November 1, which gathered leaders and experts from across government, business and academia to discuss Việt Nam’s evolving policy landscape amid global economic uncertainties, rapid technological change and the intensifying impacts of climate change.Jointly organised by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM - under the Ministry of Planning and Investment) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the event has become a collaborative annual forum for exploring policy directions resonating with emerging trends in technology and environmental sustainability.The UN official said: “While there is optimism around Việt Nam’s economy, there are also remaining cautions. The experience of successful case studies in Asia suggests that Việt Nam has yet to achieve the focused policy results needed to sustain high rates of economic growth.“Efforts to improve Việt Nam’s economic performance and transformations in the global economy must meet the increasingly stringent environmental requirements.”Addressing the event, CIEM President Trần Thị Hồng Minh said: “Today’s forum underscores our commitment to fostering a resilient, sustainable and inclusive economic pathway for Việt Nam.“As we navigate an increasingly complex global landscape marked by geopolitical shifts and environmental challenges, this platform allows us to chart a forward-looking course, positioning Việt Nam as a leader in green technology, innovation and sustainable growth.”Việt Nam's economy in the period from 2024 to 2025 faces a pivotal juncture, marking the final stages of the 2021-2025 socio-economic development plan, she stressed. The achievement of Việt Nam’s economic goals hinges on outcomes in these two years, saying that concentrated effort during this “drop point” will be crucial.Growth prospectsPresenting Việt Nam’s current economic status and outlook for the next year, Nguyễn Hữu Thọ, director of CIEM Economic Analysis and Forecast Department said the country has regained the growth momentum similar to the pre-COVID period, at a relatively high rate of 6.8-7 per cent.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) also considered Việt Nam’s growth rate this year to be the highest among ASEAN countries, he added.He noted Việt Nam’s deep integration with the global economy, implying that international developments will significantly impact the country’s economic trajectory. Although he anticipates global geopolitical instability, he projects a positive outlook for global economic growth due to a potential recovery in trade and improved inflation control.Domestically, there are encouraging signs within the business sector. Orders for 2024 already show notable improvement over 2023, fostering optimism for increased productivity and enterprise expansion. However, the dynamics of enterprise turnover highlight challenges: for every 100 new businesses entering the market in previous years, 50 left, resulting in a net gain of 50. By contrast, in 2024, 89 enterprises exited for every 100 newcomers, leaving only 11 to carry forward, illustrating the volatility in business retention that may impact Việt Nam's growth objectives.The expert’s insights highlight a balanced outlook for Việt Nam's economy in 2025. Although Foreign Direct Investment is anticipated to remain robust, its economic impact is uneven across Việt Nam, with 74 per cent concentrated in 14 provinces and cities, including Hà Nội and HCM City. This concentration reflects FDI’s focus on import-processing for export, leading to limited direct contributions to domestic growth.Domestically, purchasing power is expected to see little change in 2025, with income levels yet to achieve a breakthrough. However, international tourism is projected to grow, positively impacting GDP growth, although the benefits may vary across regions.Exports are forecasted to perform well, contingent on stable global geopolitical conditions. Rising trade defence measures present a challenge, with an increasing number of trade defence cases per billion US dollars in trade. Infrastructure development, both digital and transport, along with institutional reforms, are seen as significant contributors to Việt Nam's economic resilience in the coming year. Accordingly, inflation is expected to remain controlled and GDP growth could surpass 2024 by up to 0.4 per cent.Reform neededTo sustain economic momentum, the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) emphasises institutional reform, focusing on reducing business conditions and administrative procedures. By 2030–2040, it aims for a stable institutional framework to minimise frequent amendments. For resource allocation, CIEM recommends prioritising emerging and resilient businesses, such as those returning to the market or producing import-substitute goods, to maximise growth support in a resource-limited environment.However, there is an increasing disparity between the domestic and the FDI sectors from 2010 to 2024, meaning the domestic economy is not adequately robust to expand its presence in international markets.So challenges remain and the domestic economic sector, for instance, lacks the strength to expand significantly in international markets. While structural shifts toward modernisation are underway, progress is slower than anticipated. Furthermore, key economic hubs —Việt Nam's 'economic locomotives'—have shown signs of slowing down. To sustain momentum into 2025, the economy will need notable advancements and strategic progress, experts told the forum.Meanwhile, the structural transition towards modernisation (increasing proportions of industry and construction sectors) is happening at a slower pace than expected.Entering 2025, FDI, export and infrastructure are projected to be the highlights of Việt Nam’s economy. International forecast agencies also predict that inflation will be well-controlled, while the country should boast a growth rate equal to or at 0.2-0.4 per cent higher than 2024.Perfecting institutions, mobilising resources, developing infrastructure and devising support policies for business and export are part of the key recommendations for economic growth going forward, the CIEM representative said.Domestically, purchasing power is expected to see little change in 2025, with income levels yet to achieve a breakthrough. However, international tourism is projected to grow, positively impacting GDP growth, although the benefits may vary across regions.At the event, experts also discussed Việt Nam’s readiness for green transition and how to leverage international environment standards for the country’s competitive exports, as well as enhancing efficiency, productivity and technological advancements to bolster Việt Nam’s long-term economic performance. — VNS

The fourth Việt Nam Economic Pulse (VEP) on Friday gathered leaders and experts from across government, business and academia to discuss the evolving policy landscape amid global economic uncertainties, rapid technological change and the intensifying impacts of climate change.

Việt Nam shows resilience amid global challenges, but much work remains to be done: experts

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/18/381853_6711dd7f52397.png"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Nineteen corporations and parent companies under the Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC). — Photo nhipsongkinhdoanh.vn</td></tr></tbody></table>HÀ NỘI — Pre-tax profit of parent companies of 19 corporations and parent companies under the Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) is estimated to reach VNĐ50.36 trillion (US$2.08 billion) in the first nine months of the year. This figure exceeds the annual target by 20 per cent.Information from the CMSC shows that the total revenue of parent companies of 19 corporations and parent companies, including EVN and Vietnam Airlines, is estimated at VNĐ971,593 billion in the first nine months of this year, up 15 per cent over the same period, achieving 83 per cent of the annual plan.The value of payment to the State budget is estimated at nearly VNĐ63 trillion, equivalent to the same period and exceeding the plan by 15 per cent.The total consolidated equity is estimated at over VNĐ1.5 quadrillion by the end of last month. — VNS

The pre-tax profit exceeds the annual target by 20 per cent.

Nineteen State-owned enterprises estimate pre-tax profit of over $2 billion

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/18/381863_4985056560850396_5f337092b5000c5e5511.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Delegates at the seminar on "E-commerce Trends in the World and Implications for EU-Vietnam Trade" on Thursday. — VNS Photo Ly Ly Cao</td></tr></tbody></table>By Ly Ly CaoHÀ NỘI — While the European Union presents a vast cross-border e-commerce market, the participation of Vietnamese businesses exporting to Europe through international trading platforms remains significantly lower than in other markets.E-commerce is reshaping global trade dynamics, especially post-COVID-19, according to a report released at a seminar called 'E-commerce Trends in the World and Implications for EU-Vietnam Trade' organised by the Vietnam Institute for Development Strategies and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Institute Vietnam (KAS) on Thursday.While the global trade growth rate has been declining, averaging only 2-5 per cent annually in the past few years and even dropping by 1.3 per cent in 2023, e-commerce has experienced a rapid surge, with an average growth rate of around 20 per cent following the pandemic, according to the report.Online retail sales now constitute 20 per cent of total global retail sales -- up from 17 per cent in 2019 -- and are projected to reach 24.5 per cent by 2025, with cross-border transactions contributing significantly to global e-commerce revenue (22 per cent).The EU stands as the world's third-largest e-commerce market, according to the report. The percentage of internet users in the EU engaging in online shopping has risen from 66 per cent in 2018 to 76 per cent in 2023.After three years of the EU - Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), trade between Việt Nam and the EU has seen notable progress. Export growth to the EU averaged 8.1 per cent from 2021 to 2023, while Vietnamese businesses are successfully venturing into e-commerce with the EU."The EU and Việt Nam have made significant strides in promoting bilateral trade through the EVFTA. E-commerce serves as a powerful tool to leverage this agreement, fostering increased trade and mutual benefits," said Florian Feyerabend, KAS Resident Representative.“We anticipate that new trade trends, particularly e-commerce, will further strengthen and accelerate trade relations in the near future,” he added.The region offers diverse online platforms benefitting Vietnamese businesses, especially SMEs. Major EU e-commerce markets like Germany, France and Italy are witnessing a surge in cross-border online trade.Yet, at present, the participation of businesses exporting to Europe via international trading platforms lags far behind other markets.For instance, out of over 10,000 Vietnamese businesses using e-commerce platforms like Amazon for exports, a mere 10 per cent target the European market.The main hurdle stems from the EU's high demands regarding strict quality standards, environmental considerations and a more intricate purchasing culture, along with stringent legal barriers. Additionally, Việt Nam’s support policies for businesses remain ambiguous, the report showed.To expand the presence of Vietnamese businesses in the EU e-commerce market, the report suggests the Government implement tailored incentives for cross-border e-commerce businesses on trading platforms while enhancing programmes to help businesses take advantage of the EVFTA through e-commerce, fostering connections between Vietnamese and European enterprises.It is also necessary to establish comprehensive national standards for origin tracing systems, improve legal frameworks for source verification and boost cross-border trade activities, logistics operations and investments in cross-border logistics development.Sita Zimpel, project director of ASEAN SME II at GIZ, said that Vietnamese enterprises looking to tap into the fast growing e-commerce market need to observe strict compliance requirements, particularly the emerging imperative of ethical business conduct.“Transparency and traceability are key obligations for sellers, while platform responsibility, which includes countering illegal products also from abroad, is equally crucial,” she added. — VNS

The EU offers diverse online platforms benefitting Vietnamese businesses, especially SMEs. Major EU e-commerce markets like Germany, France and Italy are witnessing a surge in cross-border online trade.

Unleashing Vietnam - EU e-commerce potential

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/18/381849_4985015861149312_vpbank%20(2).jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Customers conduct transactions at VPBank's headquarters in Hà Nội. VPBank's shares (VPB) led the decliners on Friday. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>HÀ NỘI — The stock market closed the week with a slight decline, marking four out of five sessions of losses for the week, while foreign investors continued their selling streak for a sixth consecutive session.On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index closed at 1,285.46 points, down 1.06 points or 0.08 per cent.Market breadth on the southern bourse was negative, with 182 stocks declining, 121 advancing and 61 remaining unchanged. Liquidity slightly decreased to VNĐ15.3 trillion (US$606.3 million).The VN30-Index, which tracks the top 30 stocks by market capitalisation on the HoSE, also fell by 0.2 points, or 0.01 per cent, to close at 1,362.69 points. Within the VN30 basket, 13 stocks declined, 12 advanced and five remained unchanged.The market’s decline was driven by large-cap stocks in the financial and manufacturing sectors, with Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPB) seeing the steepest drop, falling 1.67 per cent and contributing nearly 0.7 points to the VN-Index's overall decrease.This was followed by losses from Hòa Phát Group JSC (HPG), down 1.1 per cent and Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Industry And Trade (CTG), which fell 0.82 per cent.However, some key stocks helped to offset the market’s losses, led by Sai Gon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (STB), which rose 2.75 per cent, contributing nearly 0.45 points to the VN-Index.Finance experts from Việt Dragon Securities noted: "Liquidity remains at a good level, indicating an improvement in cash flow and efforts to support the market. The current support signals may help the market test supply around the 1,290 – 1,300-point range in the near term. However, selling pressure at this level is expected to remain high, potentially leading to volatility."Therefore, investors should monitor supply and demand dynamics around resistance levels to assess the market's condition. It is advisable to prioritise stocks showing strong cash flow signals from support bases, while still considering opportunities to restructure portfolios during rebounds to mitigate risks."On the Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX), the HNX-Index also closed lower on Friday, dropping 0.4 per cent to 229.21 points.During the session, nearly VNĐ1.1 trillion worth of shares were traded, with a total trading volume of over 66 million shares on the northern market.Foreign investors extended their net selling streak, with net sales amounting to over VNĐ157 billion on the HoSE. — VNS

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index closed at 1,285.46 points, down 1.06 points, or 0.08 per cent.

Market ends week with slight dip

<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/11/380263_techsauce.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Techsauce Global Summit 2024 in HCM City, themed “Unleashing Southeast Asia’s Tech Potential,” was co-organised by Techsauce and KBTG Việt Nam on October 10. — VNS Photo Hồng Linh</td></tr></tbody></table>HCM CITY — Unleashing Southeast Asia's tech potential involves not only adopting technology but also unlocking people's creativity and ambition to build a sustainable digital economy for the region, said Thanussak Thanyasiri, Managing Director of KBTG Việt Nam at a summit in HCM City.The event, Techsauce Global Summit 2024 in HCM City, themed “Unleashing Southeast Asia’s Tech Potential,” was co-organised by Techsauce and KBTG Vietnam on October 10.The event aimed to promote a sustainable digital economy in the ASEAN region by connecting businesses with technology organisations worldwide and enabling SMEs and startups to grow.The event presented an overview of the startup landscape in Việt Nam, addressing issues related to high-tech human resources and the latest technology trends through 10 discussion sessions with experts.It also showcases the potential arising from the close collaboration between the technology ecosystems of Thailand and Việt Nam.Experts said that Việt Nam is a highly promising environment for startups and foreign businesses to invest in, especially for Thailand, with a population of nearly 100 million and a large high-tech workforce.In particular, collaboration between businesses from Thailand and the Vietnamese workforce is highly beneficial, as both countries share many cultural similarities.Additionally, the Vietnamese government is actively promoting digital transformation, encouraging the adoption of technology across various economic and social sectors.Additionally, experts are discussing technological solutions in the fields of fintech, healthtech, and especially artificial intelligence (AI).The experts also highlighted some of the impacts of AI on the labour market in the region and the career opportunities it presents in Việt Nam. VNS

Unleashing Southeast Asia's tech potential involves not only adopting technology but also unlocking people's creativity and ambition to build a sustainable digital economy for the region, said Thanussak Thanyasiri, Managing Director of KBTG Việt Nam at a summit in HCM City.

Technology summit promotes sustainable digital economy in Việt Nam

<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/11/380299_kieu%20bao.png"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">A conference was held in HCM City on October 11 to launch the project “Effective policies to make use of remittance in HCM City until 2030” with the participation of many overseas Vietnamese. — Photo nld.com.vn</td></tr></tbody></table>HCM CITY — HCM City is focusing more on attracting remittance from overseas Vietnamese into the city’s socio-economic development through many policies, including issuing bonds for infrastructure projects.A conference was held on October 11 to launch the project “Effective policies to make use of remittance in HCM City until 2030” with the city’s agencies and overseas Vietnamese.According to the HCM City Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, HCM City recognises remittance as an important resource that plays a big role in the city’s socio-economic development, so there have been many policies to encourage overseas Vietnamese to send money back to the country, such as no income tax on foreign currency remittances from overseas Vietnamese.The committee said that it has worked with relevant agencies and organisations to research and build the project, including with the HCM City People’s Committee, the State Bank of Việt Nam's branch in HCM City, the city’s departments, Việt Nam’s embassies in countries with high amounta of remittance to Việt Nam, overseas Vietnamese businessmen, experts and others.This is to create policies that better attract remittance into the city’s production activities.HCM City officially approved the project on September 26, and assigned tasks to departments and localities to carry out the project.The HCM City Committee for Overseas Vietnamese will preside over the implementation of the project, and it has to advise the city on solutions to direct the usage of remittance to serve its socio-economic development, such as into development projects for culture, education or health; real estate; bonds; production activities; and others.It will also launch a database of overseas Vietnamese who can help strengthen HCM City’s exports to other countries.Meanwhile, departments and relevant agencies will propose and advise HCM City in issuing bonds to attract remittance to invest into infrastructure works, while encouraging labour exporting businesses to find new export markets for labourers, among other tasks.Nguyễn Đức Lệnh, Deputy Director of the State Bank of Việt Nam's branch in HCM City, said that the banking sector is focusing on good policies to maintain remittance attraction into the country, ensuring a growth rate of 10 per cent every year.It is also improving the quality of remittance payment services and consulting service for remittance receivers on how they can invest their money.According to the HCM City Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, the effective utilisation of remittance is a strategic mission of HCM City and an opportunity to make use of the strengths of the overseas Vietnamese community for the city’s development.<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/11/380298_remittance.png"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Remittance to HCM City in the first nine months of the year reached nearly US$5.5 billion. — Photo tuoitre.vn</td></tr></tbody></table>​In the first nine months of 2024, remittance into HCM City reached nearly US$5.5 billion, up 10.4 per cent year-on-year.Chargé d'affaires Nguyễn Đức Minh at the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, where over 600,000 Vietnamese live, said that many Vietnamese in Japan pay great attention to the topic of remittance, and that the embassy will help Vietnamese people there have a better understanding of the investment opportunities that arise from this project.Trần Bá Phúc, chairman of the Vietnamese Business Association in Australia, said that Việt Nam’s banks should work with their counterparts in Australia to facilitate remittance transfer and bilateral trade.Representatives of Vietnamese embassies in other countries said that more and more overseas Vietnamese want to contribute to the country, so HCM City should work closely with them to provide detailed information on remittance attraction policies. VNS

HCM City is focusing more on attracting remittance from overseas Vietnamese into the city’s socio-economic development through many policies, including issuing bonds for infrastructure projects.

HCM City to effectively utilise remittance for development

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/12/380372_biosecurity.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">A biosecurity expert speaks at the Biosecurity Asia Forum held in HCM City on October 10. —VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>HCM CITY — A proactive approach to biosecurity, involving applying biosecurity measures to prevent, control, and eliminate pathogens, is far more effective in protecting herds, experts said at the Biosecurity Asia Forum held in HCM City on Thursday.The forum, organised by the Department of Livestock Production under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, featured a panel of experts who addressed important issues that will help make a difference in the fight against disease.Topics under discussion included best practices to minimise the risk of the introduction and spread of diseases, practical information to develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated biosecurity plan for individual operations, and steps to manage a disease outbreak.Experts also discussed a biosecurity checklist to identify, manage, and protect against potential disease risks and develop a mindset and culture to increase the adoption of biosecurity practices.Livestock, poultry, and aquaculture producers and supply chain firms from feed mills to processing plants attended the forum to get information on how to protect their business and the industry by implementing effective biosecurity measures to minimise the introduction and spread of diseases.More than ever, devastating disease outbreaks, such as African swine fever, foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza, and white spot syndrome in shrimp have made clear the importance of effective biosecurity programmes that prevent, control, and eradicate infectious diseases, experts said.Furthermore, reducing disease is key to decreasing the need for antimicrobials like antibiotics, thereby minimising antimicrobial resistance.Over the past decade, the livestock industry has maintained an annual growth rate of 5-7 per cent, according to the Department of Livestock Production.In 2023 alone, despite difficulties due to the impact of the global economic downturn, decreased consumption, diseases, and complex climate change, the livestock industry still grew by 5.7 per cent.The total production value of the livestock industry contributes 26 per cent to the agricultural GDP and more than 5 per cent to the country’s GDP.The ratio between household farming and concentrated farming is 55 per cent and 45 per cent, respectively.The output of livestock products certified by VietGAHP (Vietnamese Good Animal Husbandry Practices) accounts for only 15 per cent.“Everyone working in the industry needs to be aware of the potential for disease outbreaks, it is a shared responsibility for all stakeholders,” said Rose Chitanuwat, regional portfolio director – ASEAN, Informa Markets.In response to the increasing threats posed by diseases in livestock and aquaculture in Việt Nam, Informa Markets continued to support a proactive approach to biosecurity with the forum.The Biosecurity Asia Forum is part of Vietstock Expo &amp; Forum 2024 organised by Informa Markets in HCM City from October 9- 11. —VNS

A proactive approach to biosecurity, involving applying biosecurity measures to prevent, control, and eliminate pathogens, is far more effective in protecting herds, experts said at the Biosecurity Asia Forum held in HCM City on Thursday.

Forum discusses biosecurity measures in livestock, aquaculture

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/4/378826_IMG_0147.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Bến Tre Province awarded investment registration certificates for projects at a conference held on October 3. — VNS Photo Nguyễn Diệp</td></tr></tbody></table>BẾN TRE — The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bến Tre has approved six projects with a total capital of nearly VNĐ8 trillion (US$322 million).The province awarded investment registration certificates for these projects at an conference held on Thursday within the framework of the 2024 Bến Tre Province’s Investment Promotion Conference themed "Bến Tre - Eastern vision and sustainable development potential" from October 2 to 3.Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hoà Bình attended the conference and highly appreciated the efforts of the province’s entire political system for organising this annual event.“It helps mobilise huge resources to promote the province's rapid and sustainable development goals in the coming time,” he said.The province has achieved important results, including the continued growth of economic sectors, improved infrastructure, positive results in building new rural areas, and improved lives of residents.“Most notably, the province’s investment environment is becoming more open and favourable,” he said.It has consistently ranked among the top 10 provinces and cities nationwide with the best performance in State management capacity, and has become a reliable destination for investors.With an important position in the Mekong Delta region, it owns favourable conditions and advantages to develop, especially in marine economy, renewable energy and eco-tourism.It is one of the major suppliers of agricultural and aquatic products for HCM City and the region.“It still has a lot of room, potential and opportunities to reach a breakthrough in development,” he said.He urged the province to make more improvements, focus on improving the investment environment, simplifying administrative procedures, eliminating unnecessary licences, calling for resources for development, enhancing inter-provincial connectivity, promoting economic transformation and restriction, and developing key sectors.“It needs to pay attention to start-up incubation, investment and development, and developing large-scale enterprises,” he said.Developing high-quality human resources and vocational education associated with demand, as well as promoting research and the application of science and technology, digital transformation and innovation are also needed.He also asked investors to have a long-term investment plan in the province, strictly comply with local policies, and contribute to local socio-economic development.The provincial People's Committee chairman Trần Ngọc Tam said the province has called on investment for 32 priority projects by 2023 in the fields of industry, infrastructure construction, industrial parks and clusters, petrol and gas, tourism, urban and residential areas, agriculture and rural areas, the environment, and port infrastructure.“The conference provides a list of projects given priority for calling for investment, as well as preferential policies for investors,” he said.It also creates an opportunity for local businesses to introduce themselves, seek opportunities for investment cooperation, expand production and business markets, he said.The province is offering investment incentives for secondary investment projects such as exemption land leasing fee for three to 11 years, a leasing duration of a maximum of 50 years, and corporate income tax exemption or a 10-50 per cent reduction.It now is home of 330 projects, including 67 projects with foreign direct investment and 263 domestic projects. On this occasion, the provincial People’s Committee signed MoUs with 23 investors with a total estimated capital of more than VNĐ300 trillion ($12 billion) to develop projects in many fields. — VNS

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bến Tre has approved six projects with a total capital of nearly VNĐ8 trillion (US$322 million).

Bến Tre to unlock potential for investment attraction

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/4/378831_4972914467871894_vnm.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">The milk carton production line of Vinamilk in Bình Dương Province. VNM shares of this dairy producer led the decliners on Friday. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>HÀ NỘI — The stock market registered its third consecutive decline on Friday, while liquidity dropped sharply and foreign investors returned to net selling.The VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) closed the day at 1,270.6 points, down 7.5 points or 0.59 per cent, marking its third consecutive day of decline.On the southern bourse, market breadth was negative, with 216 stocks declining, 94 advancing and 50 remaining unchanged. Liquidity plummeted to VNĐ13.7 trillion (US$552 million), marking a 40 per cent drop compared to the previous session.The VN30-Index, which tracks the top 30 stocks by market capitalisation on the HoSE, also fell by 10.25 points or 0.76 per cent to close at 1,336.21 points. In the VN30 basket, 22 stocks declined, five advanced and three remained unchanged.Leading the market’s downturn were large-cap stocks in the financial and manufacturing sectors, with the Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (VNM) posting the steepest decline in market capitalisation, dropping 2.56 per cent and contributing nearly 0.9 points to the VN-Index's overall decrease.This was followed by the Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Industry And Trade (CTG), which declined by 1.66 per cent, and the Vietnam Rubber Group - Joint Stock Company (GVR), which fell by 1.83 per cent.However, the market's losses were mitigated by gains in some key stocks, led by PetroVietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (GAS), which rose by 1.1 per cent, contributing over 0.4 points to the VN-Index.Experts from the Việt Dragon Securities noted: "Liquidity declined compared to the previous session, indicating a cautious state between supply and demand. Despite this hesitation, the market once again dipped below the 1,290-point mark due to supply pressure from the psychological resistance zone at 1,300 points. This signal could increase the market's risk.""It is expected that the market will continue to test supply and demand around the 1,290-point region before giving a clearer signal," the experts added. "Therefore, investors should slow down and observe market movements to reassess conditions. In the meantime, consider using this rebound to restructure portfolios to minimise risks."On the Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX), the HNX-Index also dropped by 0.29 per cent, closing at 232.67 points.During the session, a total volume of nearly 54 million shares worth more than VNĐ1.1 trillion were traded on the northern bourse.Foreign investors resumed their net selling trend, with net sales amounting to over VNĐ573 billion on the HoSE. — VNS

The VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) closed the day at 1,270.6 points, down 7.5 points, or 0.59 per cent, marking its third consecutive decline.

Market ends the week with third consecutive decline

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/4/378789_4972754414471550_character%20licensing.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Students get hands-on experience with toys that aid intellectual development at the exhibition. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Chí Tưởng</td></tr></tbody></table>BÌNH DƯƠNG — Character licensing was the focus of a trade exhibition that took place in the southern province of Bình Dương on Thursday.The Việt Nam–Korea Character Licensing Festival 2024 (VKCLF 2024) was organised by the Korea Creative Content Agency in Việt Nam (KOCCA) and the World Trade Center Bình Dương New City.A character (or brand) licence allows the promotional use of logos or images, including famous film and cartoon characters, on products for consumers.The trade fair aimed to help Vietnamese businesses in Bình Dương, which hosts several industrial parks, explore new growth directions, especially those based on creativity and copyright.It was an opportunity for them to learn from the booming character industry in South Korea, which has become a strong pillar of the East Asian economy, with globally famous imagery of the traditional dress hanbok, South Korean foods, Korean pop (K-pop) and famous artists.Speaking at the event, KOCCA Việt Nam Director Seong Im Kyeong said: “With Bình Dương’s modern infrastructure and commitment to developing the iconic character industry, I believe we can achieve successes and expand cooperation in this field.“This is not only an opportunity for over 100 Vietnamese and South Korean businesses to meet, but it also serves as a platform for experts and managers to discuss the challenges and opportunities in building an innovative economic model in the region.“The development of the character licensing industry is considered part of a long-term strategy to create a creativity-based economy and promote sustainable growth in Bình Dương.”Fifteen companies from South Korea took part in the exhibition, showcasing unique and creative products made with images of iconic characters in their country. — VNS

The industry could be a new growth direction for businesses based on creativity and copyright.

Character licensing a new business model for Bình Dương

<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/9/27/377199_real%20estate.jpeg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Abandoned villas in an urban area in Hà Nội. The Ministry of Construction has proposed tax to be imposed on owners of more than one real estate properties in an effort to prevent speculation. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Construction has proposed tax to be imposed on owners of more than one real estate property in an effort to prevent speculation, according to the ministry’s recent report to the Government Office about real estate prices.The proposal was raised as <a href="https://vietnamnews.vn/opinion/1660970/land-law-serves-as-tool-to-make-real-estate-market-more-transparent.html">real estate</a> prices have been increasing dramatically since the beginning of this year.In some recent land auctions, winning prices were several times higher than initial prices, which significantly affects socio-economic growth and the healthy development of the real estate market.In Hà Nội, prices of apartments or independent houses in several districts like Tây Hồ, Hai Bà Trưng, Ba Đình and Hoài Đức also skyrocketed compared to the market demand.Prices of apartments were reported to increase by up to 6.5 per cent in the second quarter of this year. Some projects saw strong increases in prices of around 28 to 33 per cent over the same period. However, the ministry said that the increase was only short term and started to slow down in the second quarter, because the number of transactions fell by 30 per cent on high prices as home-seekers kept watching rather than making purchase decisions.The ministry’s report pointed out that speculation by some investors, speculators and brokers pushed up real estate prices recently. Buying and selling for illegal profit is becoming more common, along with many other tricks that are distorting the market, the ministry said.This is not the first time the idea of taxing those who own more than one real estate asset has been raised.The Việt Nam Association of Real Estate Brokers recently proposed imposing tax on owners with more than one real estate property or those who own abandoned properties.The Ministry of Finance said that it is studying a draft law on real estate tax.To stabilise the real estate market, the Ministry of Construction also proposed a pilot project to create a State-managed centre for real estate and land ownership transactions to prevent real estate trading companies and brokers from distorting the market.Management and inspections will also be tightened, the ministry said. — VNS Photo

The Ministry of Construction has proposed tax to be imposed on owners of more than one real estate property in an effort to prevent speculation, according to the ministry’s recent report to the Government Office about real estate prices.

Ministry proposes tax on owners of more than one real estate property

<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/9/27/377283_Mr%20Ph%C6%B0%C6%A1ng.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Nguyễn Nguyên Phương, deputy director of the HCM City Department of Industry and Trade, speaks at a conference held to review the first six months of the Cooperation Programme on Goods Quality Control in HCM City on September 26. — Photo courtesy of hcmcpv.org.vn</td></tr></tbody></table>HCM CITY — HCM City will expand the Cooperation Programme on Goods Quality Control to ensure that all products sold by all retailers meet the highest quality and safety standards and have a “Responsible green tick" label, according to its Department of Industry and Trade.Speaking at a conference to review the first six months of the programme on September 26, Nguyễn Nguyên Phương, the department’ s deputy director, said there were concerning reports about mass food poisoning incidents in the city and agricultural export shipments being rejected due to quality issues.So last year the city launched the programme to foster the production of safe and sustainable foods by encouraging voluntary proactive participation by all actors in the supply chain and raising accountability.It is one of the first steps in building a truly sustainable supply chain to serve Vietnamese consumers and promote exports products to demanding markets, he said.Under the programme, producers are encouraged to voluntarily improve quality control processes and detect and prevent defective products from reaching consumers, he said.Retailers then cooperate in controlling product quality and preventing low-quality products from entering the market based on voluntary spirit.They also prioritise distributing products that have earned the "Responsible green tick."The department said eight major modern retail networks, Saigon Co.op, Satra, AEON, MM Mega Market, Central Retail, Bách Hóa Xanh, Wincomerce, and Kingfood Market, are part of the programme .At the conference, representatives of the eight retailers provided feedback to help improve the programme.Võ Thị Bích Thủy, deputy director of Saigon Co.op's quality management department, said Saigon Co.op has strict quality control everywhere in the process from raw material areas to circulation within the system.The retailer has signed agreements with 23 suppliers to build a sustainable supply chain as part of the programme, she said, adding that it has encouraged other suppliers to take part in it.Products involved in the programme have the green tick label, and price boards also feature the green tick to help consumers easily identify them, she said.<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="http://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Businesses from other provinces and cities meet with distribution systems in HCM City at the Supply-Demand Connection Conference being held in HCM City.— VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>Vũ Dương Quân, head of the retail management board at Satra, said the company has informed its suppliers about the progamme.To encourage their participation in it, it offers them free display space for products with the green tick and has organised product sampling events to introduce and promote them to consumers, he said.Despite designating separate shelves for products with the green tick, the limited number of such products means they do not attract significant consumer attention, he said, pointing out that stronger marketing is needed to reach more businesses and consumers.A MM Mega Market executive said given the growing consumer focus on health and food safety, the initiative has both commercial and social significance.But the programme requires the collective efforts of suppliers, distributors, consumers, and regulatory agencies.Retail businesses and distributors said since the programme only began recently the number of signees remains modest.To increase participation, there must be close cooperation between all stakeholders and more promotion of the programme, they said.In addition, relevant agencies need to offer detailed guidance on the labeling process and the management of the "responsible green tick" label, they said.Phương said the department would coordinate with other provinces and cities to expand the programme there and build a data system, evaluation standards and a common set of criteria for all suppliers.The ultimate goal is to ensure that all products in the market satisfy the highest level of quality control and food safety, he said."Products entering the eight distribution systems, whether they have the green tick or not, will be removed from the system if they violate quality standards.“HCM City prioritises high-quality products and rejects low-quality ones. If businesses don’t have the green tick, they are essentially jeopardising their own opportunities." — VNS

HCM City will expand the Cooperation Programme on Goods Quality Control to ensure that all products sold by all retailers meet the highest quality and safety standards and have a “Responsible Green Tick" label, according to its Department of Industry and Trade.

HCM City reviews consumer product quality control programme

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