Quang Ninh (VNA) – The northern province of Quang Ninh earned74ℱ9 million USD from exports in the first half of 2017, 45.3 percent of itsyearly goal.
According to the provincial Department of Planning and Investment, turnoverwas up 6.7 percent from a year ago. Notably, shipping 970,000 tonnes of coal raked in 115.3 million USD, ayear-on-year increase of 32 percent. Other export goods that witnessed an increase included textiles, up 27.2percent; wolfram, 27.3 percent, cement, 7.2 percent; candle, 9.7 percent andvegetable oil, 5.7 percent. Imports from local businesses during the period were valued at 854.7million USD, up 4.89 percent compared to the same period last year andrepresenting 30.5 percent of the yearly plan. The locality also earned 939 million USD, growing by 2.86 percentagainst the previous year, from temporary import and re-export activities.-VNA
Fuel smuggling is on the rise in Vietnamese waters bordering Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand recently, partly due to the discrepancy between selling prices in Vietnam and neighbouring countries.
The organisation of the APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Tourism in Ha Long city is an excellent opportunity for Vietnam, and the northeast province of Quang Ninh, to seek and deepen relations with APEC member economies.
The northern province of Quang Ninh, which is rich in cultural heritage and natural resources, has joined hands with investors to preserve and promote values of the treasure.
The gross regional domestic product (GRDP) of the northern province of Quang Ninh expanded by 9.6 percent in the first half of this year as compared with 9.2 percent in the same period last year.
As the most significant and high-profile event in the global logistics industry, FIATA World Congress 2025 is expected to gather over 1,200 delegates from more than 150 countries.
According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), in the interbank market, the trend of decreasing overnight interest rates has continued, starting at 3.13% in the first session of last week and gradually decreasing over the sessions to 1.67% at the last session of the week. In total, overnight interest rates decreased by 1.46 percentage points within one week.
Huynh Tan Khanh, Secretary of the Party Committee of Ganh Hao, noted that the town strictly follows anti-IUU fishing directives and has partnered with local agencies to organise six awareness campaigns attended by nearly 500 fishermen. Some 130 boat owners and captains have also signed commitments to follow legal requirements and avoid entering foreign waters.
ChatGPT is not yet a threat to the real estate market as it can handle information quickly and effectively, but it’s here to support, not replace, human advisors.
As Vietnam moves forward, ESG, innovation and digital transformation will change the way businesses grow and how they are evaluated. This journey can’t rely on policy alone. It needs strong leadership, the right technology and, most importantly, skilled people who are ready to build a greener, more competitive economy.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy are offering limitless opportunities for bilateral collaboration.
The US remained Vietnam’s largest market, accounting for 55% of the country's total wood exports. Key products include wooden furniture, plywood, doors, and handicrafts.
With a clear development strategy, proactive investment attraction and strong policy support for sustainable agriculture, Tay Ninh is positioning itself as a major hub for high-tech livestock farming in the southern region.
As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, Vietjet has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world’s only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world's 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in many consecutive years.
The Vietnam National Petroluem Group (Petrolimex) had acted early to mitigate risks amidst the recent surge in global oil prices driven by the Israel–Iran conflict, Vietnam News Agency cited a Petrolimex representative as saying.
In mid-June, the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) in collaboration with Alibaba.com announced a list of 200 outstanding businesses selected to participate in the "Vietnam National Pavilion" in 2025.
Vietnamese seafood processing and export enterprises are in the process of completing procedures and adopting necessary technologies to bring their products into the Halal market.
The PM outlined a dual strategy: revitalising traditional growth engines of investment, exports, and consumption, while accelerating breakthroughs in sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation, and green transition.
The complex, covering a total area of 512 ha, is designed after a multi-functional model, prioritising the preservation of natural landscapes, honouring local beauty, and creating an ideal living area.
Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) 
