The latest proposal to tax an individual’s income from the interest accrued from the savings deposited in banks has become a bone of contention between the parties concerned.

Việt Nam shipped its first batch of dragon fruit to Australia, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) said during an event held in the Hoàng Phát Fruit Company Ltd, Long An Province, on Wednesday.

The latest healthcare products and technologies are being showcased at the four-day 12^th International Exhibition on Products and Supplies for Healthcare Việt Nam, which opened yesterday in HCM City.

The leaders of northern Hải Phòng Port City are collecting opinions from four associations and relevant agencies to submit to the municipal People’s Council to reduce fees for using infrastructure, service facilities and public utilities at its ports.

The Government has had many policies encouraging the development of the private sector. But the sector continues to face many Government-created hurdles, including regulations and required licences and certificates.

Ministers from Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)’s six member countries sat down at a conference yesterday to discuss the endorsement and implementation of a five year action plan, towards regional achievements of inclusive growth and sustainable development.

The application of information technology (IT) is a crucial tool to enhance trade promotion activities nationwide by strengthening information exchange between trade organizations, officials said during a seminar held in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

A deal that allows global brewer Carlsberg to increase its stake in Việt Nam’s second largest brewer Habeco could be finalised in November.

Shares moved in opposite directions on the two stock exchanges on Wednesday. Investors’ sentiment was fragile as worry swirled about the possibility of a deeper correction.