According to a representative of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), investment by foreign corporations and businesses depends on many factors, but it is necessary to focus on factors related to Vietnam's readiness.

To achieve sustainable development and help the economy take off, high-quality human resources and advancements in science and technology should be seen as key components, according to insiders.

Due to recent risks and challenges, business performancehave been badly hurt andmany chain links have been under threats ..., the rice industry needs to enhance the role of ministries, branches, localities, and farmers and businesses in building and protecting the rice value chain against market fluctuations.

As the first specialized container port in Vietnam with 25 years of operation, the volume of goods passing through the international container port of Vietnam (VICT) is still very modest. Mr. Truong Nguyen Linh, Deputy General Director of VICT port, has shared solutions to attract cargo through this port.

Foreign investment in the first four months of this year reached an estimated US$6.28 billion, a five year high.

China's economy is facing a cyclical and structural slowdown which is complicating predictions about whether the official growth and employment targets for 2024 will be met. Due to ongoing global challenges, including geopolitical tensions and a property crash, alongside internal shifts towards a service and high-value-added production economy, China is planning to use fiscal policy and moderate monetary policy support to achieve its goals of roughly 5 per cent GDP growth and the creation of over 12 million new jobs.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the People’s Committee of the southern province of Binh Duong organised the “Meet Korea 2024” programme on May 17 in the lead up to the 32nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

The steel industry has affirmed its position by reaching the Top 12 in the world in terms of crude steel production. Not only is the production output growing rapidly, but Vietnamese steel products are also gradually becoming more diverse, according to the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA).

Unlocking growth motivations is an urgent requirement from the Government to help enterprises and the economy quickly recover. But unlocking the driving motivations must be accompanied by drastic reforms in institutions and the business environment to create conditions and increase confidence for enterprises to step forward.

Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev co-chaired the 11th session of the Vietnam-Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Committee on Economic, Trade, Scientific and Technical Cooperation in Astana, Kazakhstan, on May 17.