Việt Nam News

The Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX) raised VNĐ22.3 trillion (US$980.8 million) in 16 bond auctions in June, down 6.3 per cent from the previous month.

In June alone, the country imported 324,000 tonnes of fertiliser, worth $82 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Việt Nam is expected to continue importing petroleum products for the next five years as production of major oil refineries is unable to meet the increasing local demand.

Sài Gòn Thương Tín Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank) on Wednesday announced the official list of candidates for board of directors' tenure 2017-2021, approved by the State Bank.

Heineken Vietnam has announced its achievements and future direction for sustainable development through the release of its 2016 Sustainable Development Report.

Vietnamese dragon fruit is being exported to 40 countries and territories, such as China, Thailand and Indonesia, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). 

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has tapped hospitality industry veteran William J. Haandrikman to lead the 116-year-old hotel as its general manager. Haandrikman was previously general manager of Thailand’s Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit.

The total import-export turnover of Việt Nam has reached nearly US$200 billion in the first half of this year while the country’s trade deficit was $2.7 billion.

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ has ordered the extension of initial public offering (IPO) and adjustment of value of enterprises for equitising Việt Nam Southern Food Corporation’s (Vinafood 2).

Nội Bài Cargo Terminal Services (NCTS) JSC and Vietnam Airport Ground Services (VIAGS) Co., Ltd, both subsidiaries of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, received awards from Singapore Airlines for their excellent service for Singapore Airlines’ flights to and from Nội Bài International Airport.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has joined hands with other ministries and sectors to promote the export of agri-aquatic products to Australia.

The initial public offering (IPO) of Bình Sơn Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (BSR) in the fourth quarter of this year is expected to lure big investors, especially those with value, given the company’s mammoth capitalisation.

Việt Nam-Russia Oil and Gas Joint Venture (Vietsovpetro) has exploited 54 million cubic metres of gas and 10,000 cubic metres of condensate gas, valued at US$18 million, from Thiên Ứng field.

Việt Nam’s Dabaco Group (DBC) will transfer a part of its chartered capital in Dabaco Foodstuffs Processing Company Limited (Dabaco Food) to Kido Corporation (KDC) and DBC’s chairman of board Nguyễn Như So.

PetroVietnam Drilling and Well Services Corporation (PV Drilling) and Rosneft Vietnam B.V. committed to co-operation worth US$42 million for provision of jack-up and related services in support of 2018 exploration and development projects at block 05-3/11 and block 06.1.

The occupancy rate at operational industrial parks (IPs) across the country has reached 73 per cent, according to the Economic Zone Management Department under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Japanese sanitaryware producer TOTO launched eight new showerhead and faucet models at the Vietbuild International Exhibition in HCM City last week.

Low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific has launched ticket sales on two new routes – Da Nang-Osaka and Ha Noi-Osaka – with a promotion price of VND1.28 million (US$56.6), adding an assortment of package options available from licensed agents and on the Jetstar website.