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Expanding personal income tax exemptions to drive knowledge economy

Experts discuss obstacles for rooftop solar power

Solar experts have raised difficulties and problems in policies and procedures for investment, installation and operation of solar power systems in Việt Nam at a seminar.

Rubber exports increase but challenges ahead

Rubber exports this year have exceeded a million tonnes worth US$1.68 billion, year-on-year increases of 27 per cent and 66.1 per cent, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Wood export dips as country hit by virus outbreak

The novel coronavirus has finally caught up with Vietnamese wood exporters, who have reported robust growth during the first half of 2021.

Vietnam Banks Association urges Visa, Mastercard to reduce fees

The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has urged international card organisations Visa and Mastercard to reduce several types of fees on Vietnamese banks amid the fourth wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Việt Nam.

Standard Chartered Vietnam increases charter capital, reinforcing its local commitment

Standard Chartered Vietnam has been approved to increase its charter capital to over VNĐ6.9 trillion (US$302.3 million) from VNĐ4.2 trillion ($184 million) by the State Bank of Việt Nam in accordance with Document No 1343/QĐ-NHNN dated 23 August 2021.

VN’s shipping lines gear up to meet high demand

The total volume of goods that passed through Việt Nam’s seaports has been growing despite continuous increases in container freight rates since the COVID-19 pandemic.

World Bank, IFC and Australia partner to strengthen VN capital market

The IFC and the World Bank, in partnership with the Australian government, are implementing a multi-year advisory programme to facilitate Việt Nam’s stock market development

Market inches higher despite losses in many bank stocks

Việt Nam’s stock market closed higher yesterday, marking the third straight gaining session.

Gojek provides cash support totalling $180m to active driver-partners

Gojek announced the launch of a VNĐ4.15 billion (US$180,000) fund to support tens of thousands of its active Vietnamese driver-partners.

Việt Nam’s overseas investment soars 74 per cent in eight months

Việt Nam’s overseas investment surged 74.1 per cent year on year to US$575 million in the first eight months of 2021.

Renewable energy companies thrive on rising demand

In the first half of 2021, renewable energy projects, especially solar power, brought great profits to investors, boosting the sector's stocks rebound.

HCM City tells businesses to test staff for COVID

The HCM City Department of Health has instructed businesses to themselves perform rapid COVID-19 tests for their workers once a week to ensure a safe working environment.

Prolonged lockdown puts pressure on inflation

Prolonged social distancing measures and restrictions on mobility have put significant pressure on Việt Nam's effort to control inflation in 2022

Viettel Post’s e-commerce platform ready to help people buy necessities

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s task force and Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation (Viettel Post) have launched a shopping service on Viettel Post’s Voso.vn e-commerce platform to help people access food without leaving their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.