Hanoi (VNA) - Enterprises in Hanoi are accelerating production andexport as the COVID-19 pandemic is basically put under control in the capitalcity.
Despite impacts of the pandemic, in the first eight monthsof 2021, the city saw 13,100 newly-established enterprises with a totalregistered capital of 165.7 trillion VND (7.26 billion USD). The number offirms resuming operations in the period was 5,687, up 74 percent against thesame period last year.
To grasp opportunities, Hanoi has directed relevant sectors,districts and townships to map out plans to take advantage of the shifting ofproduction facilities of international enterprises in other countries affectedby the pandemic to attract more investment in production and business.
Do Anh Tuan, Director of the municipal Department ofPlanning and Investment, said that right during the social distancing period,the Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee issued a plan on building 46existing out of 159 industrial clusters by 2025.
This shows the thorough preparation of the capital city, hesaid, adding that established industrial zones and clusters will help draw moreinvestors and restructure the city’s economy based on scientific-technologicalapplication and innovation.
The capital city is also taking measures to help enterprisesaddress difficulties and stabilise productions.
Mai Son, Director of the city’s Taxation Department,stressed that the department is activating policies on extension of tax andland rent payments, as well as administrative procedure reforms.
Meanwhile, Deputy Director of the Department of Industry andTrade Dam Tien Thang said that the department has freely provided onlineCOVID-19 declaration solutions to help monitor workers, and get updatedinformation about the pandemic situation.
According to experts, socio-economic recovery after a longstrict social distancing period is the common aspiration and interests of thebusiness community and people in the city.
They stressed the need for special policies in support ofenterprises, with focus on measures to ensure a smooth supply chain, as well ason carrying out safe production and business models, providing maximum supportfor logistics, transportation and goods circulation./.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed for issuance of a Prime Minister directive on restoring production at industrial production areas amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a ceremony in Hanoi on October 4 to symbolically receive 1.5 million doses of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from the COVAX Facility with the assistance from the US Government.
Residents in Ho Chi Minh City are advised to stay vigilant in pandemic prevention and control when enterprises and business and production facilities began resuming operations from October 1 after a long suspension due to COVID-19.
The latest order follows Vietjet’s commitment for 20 additional A330neo aircraft last month, bringing the airline’s total widebody aircraft on order to 40.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
The price of E5 RON92 petrol is now capped at 20,631 VND (0.79 USD) per litre, up 1,169 VND from the previous adjustment, while RON95-III costs no more than 21,244 VND per litre, up 1,277 VND.
While German consumers are familiar with Vietnamese products such as coffee, seafood, tea, and spices, many other quality items remain relatively unknown in the market. The Selgros event not only helped introduce Bac Giang lychee to German consumers but also provided them with the opportunity to experience other Vietnamese agricultural products.
The article by Cuba’s Inter Press Service detailed how Vietnamese private enterprise Agri VMA leased 1,000 ha of land in Los Palacios district, Cuba’s westernmost province of Pinar del Río, for rice cultivation over a three-year period. The project’s first harvest in 2025 recorded an impressive yield of 7.2 tonnes per hectare, far exceeding the local average of 1.6 tonnes.
During the visit, office representatives held a working session with the Tipaza Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with several prominent local businesses operating in key sectors including industry, agriculture, fisheries, food processing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
A Nordic delegation to Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in September will feature leading names in retail, consumer goods, logistics, and sustainable manufacturing, including global fashion giant H&M, offering fresh prospects for partnerships in fashion, textiles, and green supply chains.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,276 VND/USD and the floor rate 23,774 VND/USD.
Effective from the date of signing on June 18, the decision halts procedures outlined in the 2005 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the governments of Vietnam and Laos on the initial implementation of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement at the Lao Bao–Densavan border gate.
The event aimed to update businesses on new regulations and compliance requirements regarding US tax, trade, and customs policies, while offering practical solutions to facilitate exports amid shifting trade dynamics.
The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
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