New industrial zone to lure Japanese firms
Construction of the Phu My 3 Industrial Zone starts today in the south-eastern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau to predominantly house Japanese companies. Viet Nam News spoke to Nguyen Thi Thao Nhi, CEO of the Thanh Binh Phu My Joint Stock Company, the major investor in the zone, about its strengths and commitment to the province's development.
Foreign companies join manufacturing trade show
More than 300 exhibitors from 21 countries and territories will showcase their latest products and services at Viet Nam's leading manufacturing solutions trade show early next month.
Thaco to produce truck engines
Truong Hai Automobile company (Thaco) planned to produce 20,000 diesel engines for trucks and buses from next year, the company's deputy general director Pham Van Tai confirmed yesterday.
Luxembourg helps local finance sector to develop
Viet Nam has praised the Government of Luxembourg's co-operation and support, especially in the finance sector.
Banks offer low rate loans to businesses
Sacombank and seven other banks yesterday signed credit contracts worth more than VND1,209 billion (US$57.5 million) to support 44 businesses and six households in District 9 and Thu Duc District.
Recovery of blue chips buoys VN index
Shares continued to sway between gains and losses in the afternoon before closing slightly higher on both stock exchanges yesterday.
Target on ODA disbursement ‘is within reach'
Viet Nam is on track to fulfil its target of attracting US$32-34 billion in Official Development Assistance (ODA) and preferential loans during the 2011-15 period, along with capital disbursement of $14-16 billion.
FTAs offer business opportunities
Small- and medium-sized enterprises should learn how to take advantage of new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) that will take effect within the near future, ministry officials have urged.
Vietnam, Italy step up financial ties
Vietnamese Deputy Finance Minister Do Hoang Anh Tuan is on a visit to Italy from June 15-20 to seek stronger ties with Italy's Ministry of Economy and Finance.
TienPhong raises charter capital
TienPhong Bank has raised its charter capital from VND3 trillion (US$142.9 million) to VND5.55 trillion ($264.3 million).
New insurance firm opens doors
The PVI Sun Life Company has become the latest life insurance company to do business in Viet Nam, launching its operation and sales on Sunday in HCM City.
Industry insider assesses insurance market
Industry insider assesses insurance market

"I believe that life insurance products with a focus on investments have a great future in Viet Nam," Ly Nhon , chief financial officer, AIA Vietnam and an International financial expert, told the Viet Nam News on the outlook of financial offerings.

Banks offer low rate loans to businesses

Sacombank and seven other banks yesterday signed credit contracts worth more than VND1,209 billion (US$57.5 million) to support 44 businesses and six households in District 9 and Thu Duc District.

Recovery of blue chips buoys VN index

Shares continued to sway between gains and losses in the afternoon before closing slightly higher on both stock exchanges yesterday.

Hightlight

Income not the only measure of poverty Income not the only measure of poverty

Viet Nam's poverty rate is estimated at around 10 per cent but the number of people who do not achieve social well-being is believed to be much higher. It's necessary to go beyond income when defining people's experiences.

Clouds cover VN weather forecasting Clouds cover VN weather forecasting

Viet Nam has so far only accomplished 30 per cent of the workload to modernise weather forecasting technology and upgrade monitoring systems.

Viet Nam private equity outlook bounces back Viet Nam private equity outlook bounces back

Investors viewing Viet Nam's investment environment favourably has increased over the last six months, according to a bi-annual survey on the nation's private equity outlook done by Grant Thornton Vietnam.

City taxi inspectors urged to crackdown on violations City taxi inspectors urged to crackdown on violations

Taxis operating in HCM City will be subject to greater scrutiny and punishment in the coming months, says Duong Hong Thanh, deputy director of the city's Transport Department.

Shares slide but outlook remains bright Shares slide but outlook remains bright

The VN-Index on the HCM City Stock Exchange tumbled during all five sessions last week, concluding the week off 3.6 per cent to 509.03 points.