Many banks won’t be able to offer loans despite the high demand for capital before Tết as they have used up their credit quotas, said Đầu tư Chứng khoán newspaper.

Việt Nam had a trade surplus of US$2.59 billion from the early this year until December 15, according to the General Department of Customs.

Sharply decreasing Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) output and increasing prices of new gas resources are forcing Việt Nam to look to increase LNG imports.

Risks that companies face while exporting and measures to mitigate such risks and collect overseas receivables were discussed at a seminar in HCM City yesterday.

Despite the many fluctuations of the world stock market, Việt Nam has maintained positive growth rates, as one of South East Asia’s five markets with the highest potential for development, said Vũ Bằng, Chairman of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC). 

The insurance market in Việt Nam is poised for robust growth in 2017, bolstered by the anticipated improved economic outlook, along with the Government’s policies of promoting the services market.

Shares declined yesterday on the two exchanges after foreign sells on heavyweight stocks reignited investors’ fears about a possible downturn.

The number of newly-established firms set a record in 2016, reflecting improvement in business confidence, following the government's efforts to boost reform.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has agreed in principle to allow Kim Phúc Hà One Member Liability Limited Company to export 300,000 tonnes of steel furnace dust to China.