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New tax policy for ride-hailing services sets off storm

Earlier this month the Government’s amendment of tax regulations for ride-hailing services, which increases the tax they actually pay, was a topic of hot debate in the media.

Consumer finance companies remain attractive acquisition targets

A spokesperson for FE Credit Consumer Finance Company said the Covid-19 pandemic had somewhat affected the company’s business but the price of its stock would not change thanks to its advantages and the market’s great potential.

Hotel owners sell out to stave off bankruptcy

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Foreign investors increasingly drawn to VN education sector

According to the General Statistics Office, foreign investment as of October 20 was US$23.48 billion, equivalent to less than 81 per cent of the figure for the same period last year.

Development of coastal urban areas : a hot trend

“Coastal urban area” is a phrase that is appearing increasingly in the print and electronic media.

Does Việt Nam need more airports? The debate continues

The Government Office has asked the Ministry of Transport to consider a proposal by Ninh Thuận Province to use a military airport also for commercial purposes.

Investors see agricultural processing sector as ripe for plucking

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Experts unhappy with cement exports, but industry says unavoidable

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Trade deal expected to stimulate Vietnamese coffee exports to EU

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Samsung eyes conversion into export processing firm

The Hồ Chí Minh City People’s Committee has this month submitted a proposal to the Government seeking approval for Samsung CE Complex Electronics Co. Ltd (SEHC Company) to convert into an export processing enterprise.

Registration fee cut does little to revive auto market

The cut in the fee has reduced the cost of car ownership, which the Government hoped would help revive a slumping auto market. But it has not worked out that way, at least not so far.

Plastics industry shrugs off pandemic, interests stock investors

The new wave of Covid-19 infections has caused heavy pressure on the country’s economy. In this uncertain context money flows into the stock market have turned towards firms with good financial capability, reliable operations and attractive dividend policies.

Covid-19 hits remittances to Việt Nam

Overseas remittances are expected to fall short of the target this year due to the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and shutdowns around the world.

Việt Nam expects imminent new wave of foreign investment

In late July, news that 15 Japanese companies received support from their Government to move to Việt Nam from China became a hot topic in the media.

Ministry seeks to further open petroleum retail market

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has called for allowing all foreign investors to further participate in the petroleum retail market.

Increase in M &A deals looks imminent in property sector

Many analysts think now is a good time for investors looking for acquisitions in the property industry to act since difficulties caused by the Covide-19 pandemic have thrown up opportunities.

Banks set sights on bigger targets with stock listing in HCM City

LienVietPostBank has said it will complete the transfer of its LPB shares from the unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) in the fourth quarter of this year.

EVFTA expected to give a lift to real estate sector

Many segments of the real estate market are soon expected to benefit from the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement, which takes effect in August.

Bank lending expected to get out off coronavirus doldrums soon

Experts have forecast bank credit growth in the second quarter to reach 3.5-4 per cent, much higher than the rate in the first quarter.

Restructuring, bad debts prevent banks from paying dividends

At Sacombank’s annual general meeting held on June 5 its permanent vice chairman Phạm Văn Phong said that in 2019 the bank’s pre-tax profit increased by 43.2 per cent to VNĐ3.2 trillion (US$137.5 million), which was 21.4 per cent above the target.