
The Hong Kong government unveiled a HK$19.1 billion (1.98 billion pounds) package last weeek to support a slowing economy as escalating political protests and the prolonged U.S.-China trade war weigh heavily on the Asian financial centre.

(VEN) - Vietnam has become a priority in France’s tourism development strategy, with some experts suggesting the number of Vietnamese tourists to France could double in the next few years.

(VEN) - Given the rapid expansion of urbanization in Vietnam, American companies are studying various smart city plans and discussing cooperation opportunities with authorities.

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) and the Uruguay’s Investment, Export and Country Brand Promotion Agency (Uruguay XXI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on trade promotion in Hanoi on August 14 in a bid to boost trade cooperation between the two countries.

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) and the Uruguay’s Investment, Export and Country Brand Promotion Agency (Uruguay XXI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on trade promotion in Hanoi on August 14 in a bid to boost trade cooperation between the two countries.

(VEN) - Vietnamese and Polish firms in the food and agriculture sector explored the potential for business expansion at a trade exchange held recently.

(VEN) - Vietnamese and Polish firms in the food and agriculture sector explored the potential for business expansion at a trade exchange held recently.

The US is delaying imposing tariffs on some imports from China until 15 December because of "health, safety, national security and other factors".

The US is delaying imposing tariffs on some imports from China until 15 December because of "health, safety, national security and other factors".

(VEN) - The ASEAN-Hong Kong (China) Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) came into effect on June 11 for Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar, creating a driving force for trade and investment between ASEAN nations and Hong Kong (China). The remaining ASEAN member states will complete the ratification process later this year.

(VEN) - The ASEAN-Hong Kong (China) Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) came into effect on June 11 for Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar, creating a driving force for trade and investment between ASEAN nations and Hong Kong (China). The remaining ASEAN member states will complete the ratification process later this year.

(VEN) - The recently inked EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has made Vietnam the second ASEAN country and the first developing nation in the region to have an FTA with the European Union (EU). This high-standard FTA is expected to open unprecedented business opportunities for both sides. However, it will also require them to cope with challenges.

(VEN) - The recently inked EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has made Vietnam the second ASEAN country and the first developing nation in the region to have an FTA with the European Union (EU). This high-standard FTA is expected to open unprecedented business opportunities for both sides. However, it will also require them to cope with challenges.

The Tel Aviv administration is willing to cooperate with Vietnamese localities and share experience in smart city development, tourism, investment and business, aiming to deepening the relations between Israel and Vietnam, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai said to Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Do Minh Hung.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on August 8 that the gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 5.5 percent in the second quarter, its slowest pace in four years.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on August 8 that the gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 5.5 percent in the second quarter, its slowest pace in four years.

An agreement has been signed between NHO-QSCert Centre of Vietnam’s NHONHO Technology Ltd and Malaysia’s RSD Management Solution to establish a halal certification center in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

An agreement has been signed between NHO-QSCert Centre of Vietnam’s NHONHO Technology Ltd and Malaysia’s RSD Management Solution to establish a halal certification center in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

Vietnam and Japan on August 7 agreed to promote their cooperation in e-Government building in the Southeast Asian country in the time ahead.

A workshop was held in Da Nang city on August 6, aiming to help enterprises operating in the central city unlock business opportunities with Canadian partners under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

A workshop was held in Da Nang city on August 6, aiming to help enterprises operating in the central city unlock business opportunities with Canadian partners under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

(VEN) - The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have launched a US$22.22 million trade facilitation program.

(VEN) - The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have launched a US$22.22 million trade facilitation program.

Singaporean Minister of Education Ong Ye Kung called on academia to suggest measures to cope with challenges to economic development during a symposium held by the Nanyang Technological University on August 5.

(VEN) - Australia-Vietnam Young Leadership Dialogue 2019 is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia-ASEAN Council of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

(VEN) - Australia-Vietnam Young Leadership Dialogue 2019 is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia-ASEAN Council of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Australia-based XAct Solutions company in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Australia held the Australia – Vietnam Business Dialogue in Sydney on July 22 to boost business cooperation between enterprises of Vietnam and Australia.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan lauded contributions by head of the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam Bruno Angelet to fostering Vietnam-EU relations when receiving the outgoing diplomat in Hanoi on August 1.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan lauded contributions by head of the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam Bruno Angelet to fostering Vietnam-EU relations when receiving the outgoing diplomat in Hanoi on August 1.

(VEN) - Vietnam and Australia established diplomatic relations 46 years ago this year. They upgraded their relationship to that of a strategic partnership more than year ago. Both countries are also signatories to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The stage is set, therefore, for both countries to exploit each other’s strengths to enhance bilateral cooperation in the new period, Julianne Cowley, Australian Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City tells Vietnam Ecocomic News’ My Phung.