Frozen shrimp production at a factory in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam’s aquatic exports spiked 40% year-on-year to reach nearly 5.8 billion USD in the first half of 2022, the Vietnamese Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has reported. The country earned more than 3.2 billion USD from aquatic exports in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 36% from the same period last year. According to VASEP, shipments of shrimp picked up 7% – a quite modest pace – to total 450 million USD as a result of input shortages. Though, the sector experienced a strong growth of 33% in H1 to bring home 2.3 billion USD, accounting for 40% of the total seafood exports. Several producers have raised the shipments of high value-added processed shrimp products, instead of raw ones, to major markets like Japan, the US and the EU as a way to address input shortages. Exports of lobster posted a record-high 30-fold surge … [Read more...] about Aquatic exports spike 40% in H1
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Application of “Kaizen-5S” principle in Factory Z117
This model is applied to promote spirit of creativity of leaders and staff of businesses as each member is encouraged to contribute initiatives and innovations to raise productivity and reduce cost. Factory Z117 under the General Department of Defense Industry is one of the military businesses applying this model. Since the “Kaizen-5S” principle was applied, the factory has made positive changes. From making parts only, Factory Z117 has mastered all stages of producing household products (folding beds, grills, wine racks, mixing bowls, and many other products), auxiliary industrial products (industrial sewing machine frames, motorcycle parts), precision mechanical components, and welding rods for export purpose. Factory Z117’s main export markets are European, American and Japanese countries. Domestically, the factory focuses on producing parts for large joint venture companies such as Honda, Nissan, and Piaggio. Below are photos of Factory Z117 applying the model. … [Read more...] about Application of “Kaizen-5S” principle in Factory Z117
Binh Phuoc posts nearly 700 million USD in H1 trade surplus
The factory of the Far Eastern New Apparel Vietnam Co. Ltd in Bac Dong Phu Industrial Park of Binh Phuoc province (Photo: VNA) Binh Phuoc (VNA) – Binh Phuoc , a province in the southern key economic region , recorded a trade surplus of nearly 700 million USD in first half of 2022, according to the provincial People’s Committee. The administration said thanks to proactive moves to ensure material supply for manufacturing and diversify export markets, local businesses have maintained the strong recovery trend and enjoyed good exports growth. They exported over 1.95 billion USD worth of goods in H1, rising 23.26% from a year earlier and equivalent to 50.74% of this year’s target. Meanwhile, the import turnover stood at 1.26 billion USD. The People’s Committee noted though there remain difficulties in export markets and goods flows, thanks to the experience gained during the long social distancing period in 2021, businesses have gradually ensured material supply … [Read more...] about Binh Phuoc posts nearly 700 million USD in H1 trade surplus
WHA Industrial Zone 1 in Nghe An ready to welcome tech giant Compal
Compal’s executives paid a visit to Nghe An to explore the feasibility of investment in the locality. WHA Industrial Zone 1 - Nghe An, owned by Thailand’s WHA Group, has the potential for developing tech manufacturing activities thanks to its advantages of modern infrastructure, transport connectivity, and environmental care. WHA Industrial Zone 1 is developed with high-quality standard infrastructure and world-class facilities. The 143.5-hectare Phase 1 of WHA Industrial Zone 1 has been completed with a high occupancy rate. Meanwhile, it is on track to complete the second phase with 354.5-hectare in October. Given that Compal is looking for a 50ha manufacturing site, the second phase of WHA Industrial Zone 1 could be ideal for Compal to kickstart its new manufacturing facility in Vietnam. WHA Industrial Zone 1 in Nghe An Ever since its initiation as a PC peripheral supplier in 1984, Compal has grown to its present scale with outstanding management and solid research … [Read more...] about WHA Industrial Zone 1 in Nghe An ready to welcome tech giant Compal
Pacific Rim trade deal boosts Vietnam’s economy
Optimistic exports In 2021, despite COVID-19, Vietnam's goods exports to CPTPP markets recorded encouraging achievements. Japan became the largest CPTPP importer of Vietnamese goods, accounting for more than 52 percent of Vietnam’s export value to the bloc. Meanwhile, exports to Chile and Peru increased 85 and 128 percent over the previous year. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the CPTPP bloc has contributed 15 percent to the global gross domestic product (GDP) and trade. The zeroing of import duties by large markets, such as Japan and Canada, will help Vietnam increase its export value. Vietnam’s major exports, including farm produce and seafood, electricity and electronics, became tax-freed ones as soon as the CPTPP came into effect. The Ministry of Planning and Investment has predicted Vietnam's exports would likely increase 4.04 percent by 2035. Having FTA relations with CPTPP countries will offer Vietnam opportunities to restructure its import and export … [Read more...] about Pacific Rim trade deal boosts Vietnam’s economy
Mixed views on global minimum corporate tax rate
A Samsung manufacturing plant in Bac Ninh Province. — Photo baophapluat.vn The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) two-pillar solution has introduced a global minimum corporate tax rate (GMCT) of 15 per cent applicable from 2023, but experts have mixed positions on the tax. Nguyen Mai, chairman of the Association of Foreign Investment Enterprises, said that the GMCT would boost Viet Nam’s tax revenues and contain tax avoidance, tax evasion and price transferring in the country. This is because tax rates lower than GMCT have incentivised illegal tax practices without significantly affecting investment attractiveness. In fact, 56 per cent of foreign-invested firms in Viet Nam declared unprofitability in 2020, with a total loss of VND151 trillion (US$6.5 billion), substantially reducing the country’s tax collection. Accordingly, he urged the Government to modify tax regulations in line with the GMCT and re-negotiate with FDI investors on investment terms … [Read more...] about Mixed views on global minimum corporate tax rate