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Vietnamese bananas gain market share in Japan
Vietnamese bananas are gaining ground in Japan, with export value increasing more than 19-fold between 2019 and 2025. Their market share also rose from 0.24% to 4.36%, as Vietnamese bananas become more common in Japanese supermarkets and shops.
"Made in Europe" rules for cars divide EU
Economy 03:03A car may carry a European brand, but its battery and many of its components are made overseas. So should it qualify as European made and be eligible for government incentives? The question is dividing France and Germany, as consumers seek affordable vehicles while Europe's car industry faces growing competitive pressure.
Vietnamese bananas gain market share in Japan
Economy 02:59Vietnamese bananas are gaining ground in Japan, with export value increasing more than 19-fold between 2019 and 2025. Their market share also rose from 0.24% to 4.36%, as Vietnamese bananas become more common in Japanese supermarkets and shops.
IMF, World Bank meeting on Asia's growth
Economy 02:34The 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings have opened in Bangkok, with global economic growth facing pressure from rising energy costs, public debt and shifting trade conditions. As Asia-Pacific’s share of global GDP continues to grow, the meetings are examining new opportunities driven by AI investment, alongside challenges including ageing populations and trade protectionism.
Prime Minister calls for stronger Vietnam-Luxembourg green finance ties
Economy 00:59Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted Luxembourg Minister of Finance Gilles Roth in Hanoi on 12 October, calling for stronger financial cooperation and greater European investment in Vietnam. The Prime Minister said he welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on economic and financial cooperation between the two countries’ finance ministries.
Vietnamese firms seek stronger FDI supply chain links
Economy 03:19According to the Vietnam Association for Supporting Industries, of its 350 member companies, only about 50 are capable of supplying major FDI manufacturers as Tier 1 suppliers.
Vietnam Innovation Day 2026 puts innovation centre stage
Economy 01:44Vietnam Innovation Day 2026 is underway at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi from 3-5 October, under the theme "Innovation – Driving Development Across Society." The Ministry of Science and Technology presides over the event, which is organised by the National Innovation Centre and the State Agency for Technology and Innovation.
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