Green products key for An Phat Bioplastics to dominate market: chairman

Green products key for An Phat Bioplastics to dominate market: chairman

An Phat Bioplastics JSC, listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) as AAA and a subsidiary of Hanoi-headquartered An Phat Holdings, will focus on researching and developing new products to diversify its green product portfolio and quickly dominate export markets, said its chairman Nguyen Le Thang Long.

Executive Talk - Wed, May 8, 2024 | 2:24 pm

Canada considers Southeast Asia gateway to Indo-Pacific

Canada considers Southeast Asia gateway to Indo-Pacific

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Export Development Canada (EDC) have co-organised a forum in Montreal, discussing the nation’s gateway to the Indo-Pacific, which groups 40 countries whose economic activities are worth close to $50 billion.

Southeast Asia - Tue, May 7, 2024 | 10:19 pm

Vietnam coffee company chief bemoans lack of cooperation on rising freight costs

Vietnam coffee company chief bemoans lack of cooperation on rising freight costs

Coffee buyers and sellers need to work together to deal with recent global volatility, otherwise export enterprises will struggle to survive, writes Phan Minh Thong, general director of Phuc Sinh Group, a leading Vietnamese coffee exporter.

Companies - Tue, May 7, 2024 | 4:15 pm

Vietnam 'shrimp king' Minh Phu records 35% fall in Q1 profit

Vietnam 'shrimp king' Minh Phu records 35% fall in Q1 profit

Minh Phu Seafood Corporation, Vietnam’s leading shrimp exporter, has reported pre-tax profits of VND24.8 billion ($975,800) in Q1/2024, down 35% year-on-year, despite higher revenues.

Companies - Mon, May 6, 2024 | 8:38 am

Indonesia expects to earn $70 bln from exports to China

Indonesia expects to earn $70 bln from exports to China

The Indonesian government is optimistic that the export value to China would reach $70 billion in 2024.

Southeast Asia - Sat, May 4, 2024 | 8:31 am

Digital transformation, green development focuses of Vietnam logistics: official

Digital transformation, green development focuses of Vietnam logistics: official

Vietnam's logistics businesses should focus on digital transformation and green development to improve their capacity and competitiveness, said Tran Thanh Hai, deputy director of the Import and Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Economy - Sat, May 4, 2024 | 8:27 am

Thailand aims for 5% growth in future food exports

Thailand aims for 5% growth in future food exports

Thailand is targeting future food export growth of 2-5% this year, driven by the global economic recovery and sustainability trends.

Southeast Asia - Fri, May 3, 2024 | 8:34 am

Nam Kim Steel builds $178 mln factory in southern Vietnam

Nam Kim Steel builds $178 mln factory in southern Vietnam

Ho Minh Quang, chairman of Nam Kim Group, says work is proceeding space on the VND4.5 trillion ($177.55 million) Phu My steel roofing factory in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province and it should become operational in Q4/2025 or Q1/2026.

Companies - Fri, April 26, 2024 | 5:57 pm

Increased US imports propels Vietnam wood industry growth

Increased US imports propels Vietnam wood industry growth

Export of wood and wood products reached $3.5 billion in the first three months of 2024, dominated by the U.S. with $1.9 billion, up more than 36.4% year-on-year.

Economy - Wed, April 24, 2024 | 8:09 am

Thailand expects to export 1 million tonnes of durian this year

Thailand expects to export 1 million tonnes of durian this year

Thailand expects to export about 1 million tonnes of durian, valued at an estimated THB130 billion ($3.53 billion) this year, with most of the shipments to China, according to Minister of Agriculture Thammanat Prompao.

Southeast Asia - Mon, April 22, 2024 | 10:09 pm

Vietnam sees dramatic increase in fruit, vegetable exports to South Korea, Thailand

Vietnam sees dramatic increase in fruit, vegetable exports to South Korea, Thailand

Vietnam saw high export growth in fruits and vegetables to all major markets in Q1/2024, but the intake by South Korea and Thailand was sudden and dramatic, a report says.

Economy - Sun, April 21, 2024 | 8:15 am

Vietnam’s 2024 GDP forecast to grow 5.8%: Maybank Securities

Vietnam’s 2024 GDP forecast to grow 5.8%: Maybank Securities

Vietnam’s economy is expected to expand 5.8% in 2024 from 5.05% last year, driven by exports and domestic consumption, projected Maybank Securities Limited (MSVN).

Economy - Fri, April 12, 2024 | 9:32 am

Vietnam’s coffee export turnover climbs 57% in Q1 on price hikes

Vietnam’s coffee export turnover climbs 57% in Q1 on price hikes

Vietnam's coffee exports hit $1.93 billion in the first three months of 2024, a 57.3% increase year-on-year, owing primarily to rising coffee prices.

Economy - Thu, April 11, 2024 | 8:17 am

Thailand: Rice prices predicted to rise in Q2

Thailand: Rice prices predicted to rise in Q2

Thai rice exporters expect global prices will increase in the second quarter because of the impact of the El Niño phenomenon and India's rice export restrictions, reported the Bangkok Post.

Southeast Asia - Wed, April 10, 2024 | 2:44 pm