Despite the value of Hanoi export in the first 9 months has reached nearly 8.6 billion USD, up 7% compared to the same period of 2016, but the number is still lower than the target number of 2017 of 11.1 billion USD, which requires more efforts from the city and enterprises in the remaining months. According to the Hanoi Department of Industry & Trade, the value of export in September reached 969 million USD, reduced 1.3% compared to August. Despite a slightly decrease, the accumulated value of export in the first 9 months reached 8.6 billion USD, up 8.7% compared to the same period of 2016. In the recent 9 months, some products have increased in export compared to the same period of last year, including: computers and related components and products increased 19.3%; Equipment and accessories up 24.1%; Agricultural products up 8.9%; Transport vehicles and accessories up 32.1%; Electronic products up 41.1%; shoes and leather products up 7.7%; traditional craft products up … [Read more...] about Significant progresses in Hanoi export
Hanoi craft villagers
Hanoi targets surge in export turnover in 2022
The capital will continue to focus on realizing the dual goal of fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and boosting socio-economic development. Hanoi has set a target of increasing export turnover by 5% from 2021, according to the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade. Last year, the city’s export turnover hit US$16 billion, rising only 0.9% compared to 2020 due to the negative impact of the pandemic and low overall demand across the world. Workers are making Bat Trang pottery, o ne of Hanoi's key industrial products, at a facility in Bat Trang Ceramic Village in Gia Lam District . Photo: Gomsu To achieve the goal set for 2022, the municipal Department of Industry and Trade will strengthen trade promotion activities under the Plan on international economic integration in the 2021-2025 period. Acting Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade Tran Thi Phuong Lan said this year the city’s industry and trade sector will focus on effectively … [Read more...] about Hanoi targets surge in export turnover in 2022
Red River Delta amongst “52 Places for a Changed World”
The “cradle of wet rice civilization” was voted by The New York Times as one of the most interesting tourist destinations in the world in 2022. The renowned US-based newspaper has just listed the Red River Delta of Vietnam among the highlights around the globe where one should travel to in 2022. Red River Delta ranks 14th among the extensive list of this year “52 Places for a Changed World” by The New York Times. The Quan ho singing performance at Lim Festival in Bac Ninh Province. Photo: Chu Minh Khoi According to Charly Wilder, the writter of the newspaper, once travel begins to normalize, tourists will undoubtedly flock to Vietnam’s world-famous beaches and dynamic megacities. “But head north to the traditional villages of the Red River Delta, travelers can immerse themselves in centuries-old cultural practices and a way of life that is at risk of disappearing,” she wrote. The Red River Delta: from an amazing founding history... Located in a … [Read more...] about Red River Delta amongst “52 Places for a Changed World”