Việt Nam ranks first out of 10 Asian countries surveyed in relationship satisfaction, according to the inaugural Prudential Relationship Index, the first of its kind in Asia, which was released in HCM City on Wednesday.

With its sound and dynamic investment environment, the southern province of Bình Dương has remained the choice of many investors from all over the world.

The State Security Commission of Vietnam (SSC) issued a decision to fine the Saigon Alcohol Beer and Beverages Corporation (Sabeco) for alleged regulatory malpractice on the stock market.

After listing the đồng/dollar exchange rate at the cap regulated by the central bank yesterday, commercial banks this morning lowered their rate, in the wake of an affirmation from the central bank to be ready to sell the dollar to intervene in the forex market.

Central Thừa Thiên-Huế and Quảng Nam provinces and their neighbouring Đà Nẵng City  will offer optimal conditions to lure investment from European countries in hi-tech, tourism, logistics, health care and advanced farming.

Shares fell yesterday to end a three-day rally as investors tried to lock in profits and choppy crude prices resulted in a negative move for the energy sector.

HCM City Infrastructure Investment JSC yesterday signed a contract to sell US$40 million worth of convertible bonds to KEB Hana Banktrustee and Custodian Business, the first tranche in its plan of issuing $60 million bonds to raise funds for its projects, the HCM Stock Exchange-listed company announced.

Việt Nam has emerged as a powerful manufacturing powerhouse in Asia but “weak logistics activities have limited its trade competitiveness”, the deputy minister of industry and trade said at a logistics forum held yesterday in HCM City.

The agricultural sector will focus on restructuring, developing and promoting 10 key products for export, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyễn Xuân Cường said at a meeting held on November 22 in Hà Nội.