Việt Nam’s tuna export revenue is likely to reach the target of US$500 million in 2018 after hitting $351 million in the first seven months of this year, while growth has been seen in the majority of markets.

Orient Commercial Bank (OCB) has successfully issued shares worth more than VNĐ900 billion (US$38.29 million) to increase charter capital.

Suchel TBV S.A., a joint venture between Viet Nam and Cuba, has received approval from the Cuban Government to build a detergent plant in the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM), according to the Cuban News Agency (ACN).

The shortage of organic foods in the country is both an opportunity and a challenge for growers, a forum on Organic Agricultural Development was told on Saturday.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in HCM City is dwindling and cannot continue to drive the economy, the head of the city’s Department of Planning and Investment has said.

An investigation into baby product retailer Con Cưng has found that it had complied with all import and consumer protection regulations and possessed documents to prove origin, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported.

Việt Nam’s agricultural and aquatic exports to China are likely to face higher quality requirements and stronger competition from other ASEAN exporters although China’s demand for these goods is still on the rise, heard a meeting on Saturday.

Việt Nam’s textile and garment industry is doing well abroad, but struggling at home, according experts. Exports of popular brands have raked in tens of billions of dollars each year – but with a population of 90 million, few firms are focusing on the local customer.

The stock market is forecast to have a positive week with supportive information from exchange-traded fund (ETF) restructuring for the third quarter together with continued cash flow pouring into the market.