Revealing real estate tricks of the trade
In what is a difficult time for the property market and real estate agents, some in the sector are still thriving, but what is their secret to success? While experts argue over what is the decisive factor for a successful transaction - position, price or construction speed, we reveal some of the tricks of the trade.
India, Viet Nam boost trade
Economic and trade relations between Viet Nam and India still did not match their potential, Indian Ambassador to Viet Nam Ranjit Rae told a business exchange programme in Ha Noi on Monday.
Work starts on Big C Ha Long
Construction of Big C Ha Long, a trade centre and supermarket complex, began yesterday in the northern province of Quang Ninh.
Firms seek Mexican deals
The Viet Nam Embassy in Mexico is organising a business matching meeting between Vietnamese firms and 150 Mexican companies on June 6.
CPI drops again in both major VN cities
May's consumer price index (CPI) has declined in both HCM City and Ha Noi, by 0.16 percent and 0.22 percent respectively, from the levels of the previous month.
Markets under fire over food hygiene
Many traditional markets in Viet Nam are housed in downgraded conditions that failed to ensure food hygiene.
Domestic rice exports hit $1 billion
Viet Nam exported 2,385 million tonnes of rice by the middle of this month, reaching a revenue of more than US$1 billion so far this year, said the Viet Nam Food Association (VFA).
Exports to India rise sharply
Two-way trade between Viet Nam and India hit US$498.4 million in April, up 77.7 per cent compared to the same period last year.
Banana profits ripen
Farmers from the Mekong Delta are earning high profits from bananas exported to China. Nguyen Hoang Bac, a trader from Dong Thang Commune in Can Tho City's Thoi Lai District, said he had hired 20 to 30 workers to purchase 15 to 20 tonnes of bananas from plantations in the region each day.
VPBank, VCCorp enter partnership
The Viet Nam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) and the Viet Nam Communications Corporation (VCCorp) recently signed a strategic agreement in Ha Noi aimed at providing better services to their customers.
Nghe An opens five-star hotel
The Muong Thanh Hotel Chain on Sunday inaugurated the first five-star hotel in Vinh City in central Nghe An Province.

Hightlight

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage Buddha statues highlight heritage

An exhibition of Buddhist artefacts from the 11th to 20th century opened yesterday at the HCM City-based Xa Loi Pagoda.

Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration

A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.