Delegates at the meeting held by the Vietnamese Businesses’ Association in Russia (VBA) on March 17. (Source: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) –Vietnamese businesses inRussia have agreed to enhance solidarity and mutual support amidst challengesfacing the Russian economy.
Nearly 30 Vietnamese businesspeople gathered a meeting held by the VietnameseBusinesses’ Association in Russia (VBA) on March 17.
VBA President Le Truong Son suggested Vietnamese enterprises in Russia increasespecialisation and professionalisation in order to adapt to the new situation.
With their determination and efforts, Vietnamese businesses have gained afoothold in the Russian market, he noted.
Duong Hai An, General Director of Volga-Viet Company, a pioneer investor in agriculturalproduction in Russia, said Russia’s farming sector holds a lot of potential.
Other VBA members said services, retails and cuisine are promising sectors forVietnamese businesses. - VNA
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Vietnam and Russian should continue making greater efforts and creating favourable conditions for the comprehensive development of bilateral economic cooperation as the recent growth has not matched their potential and expectations, said Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung.
The Communist Party of Russian Federation always attaches importance to the traditional ties with the Communist Party of Vietnam and wants to play an active role in developing the bilateral ties in investment, trade, banking-finance, and tourism.
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Of the total, 107,700 were new firms, with combined registered capital of 928.4 trillion VND (35.4 billion USD), up 10.6% in number and 5.5% in capital compared with the same period last year.
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A draft resolution on piloting a digital asset and cryptocurrency market is being developed, aiming to create a broad-enough regulatory sandbox that enables investor participation and provides practical grounds for policy refinement in areas such as risk management and anti-money laundering.
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The Prime Minister emphasised the significance of maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, promoting growth, and improving the harmony between monetary and fiscal policies.
Petrovietnam will step up the development of new products and the expansion of international markets to reduce reliance on the domestic market. It also plans to optimise capital use, manage cash flow and costs, streamline operations, and enhance workforce quality to achieve its 2025 goals.
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More than a product showcase, Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2025 is designed as a comprehensive ecosystem where businesses, experts, and consumers can share knowledge, explore technologies, and connect for collaboration.
Both sides expressed their hope that the outcomes of the discussion will continue to improve the efficiency of customs clearance activities at the customs clearance points and dedicated transport routes of the Huu Nghi – Youyi Guan international border gate pair.
The maximum retail price of E5 RON92 petrol has increased by 207 VND to 19,608 VND (0.75 USD) per litre while that of RON95-III rose by 234 VND to 20,074 VND per litre.
Delegates at the meeting held by the Vietnamese Businesses’ Association in Russia (VBA) on March 17. (Source: VNA) 
