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Central region leans into new role as clean energy hub

Digiworld poised to sell Apple products

Digiworld Corporation will start selling Apple products from the end of this month, confirmed Đoàn Hồng Việt, the company’s chairman and deneral director, said on Wednesday.

Reform must focus on removing inconsistencies, overlaps in business regulations: VCCI

It is critical for Việt Nam to focus on removing inconsistencies and overlaps in business regulations to create a favourable climate for enterprises, attendees heard at a conference held by the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on Wednesday in Hà Nội.

HSC forecasts revenues and profits to rise

The targets were announced at the company’s the 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on Tuesday in HCM City.

Shrimp exports to Canada rise steadily

Shrimp exports to Canada as of mid-May had reached US$54.7 million, a 32 per cent increase year-on-year, following steady increases since 2016, aside from a slight dip last year, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

Reforms towards digitalisation help ease pandemic pain

The COVID-19 pandemic constitutes an unprecedented challenge with severe socio-economic consequences. Nguyễn Kim Hùng, deputy head of the Science Institute on Small-and-medium Enterprises Management (SISME), Chairman of the Board of Kim Nam Group, speaks to Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Linh Anh about institutional difficulties confronting businesses and recommendations for administrative reforms to support post-COVID-19 business recovery.

VietinBank to sell 50 per cent of capital in Vietinbank Leasing

The bank will sell 49 per cent of its capital in Vietinbank Leasing to Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co Ltd and 1 per cent to another domestic investor.

Customs enhances supports for enterprises

The General Department of Customs will promote further administrative reforms relating to tax and customs to help import/export businesses during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

SMEs need support as EVFTA takes effect

The opening of the domestic market as committed in the EU – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) will lead to the strong penetration of foreign businesses to expand their retail chains in the country.

VN stocks decline on profit-taking, market caution

The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) dropped nearly 1.0 per cent to close at 859.71 points, totalling a two-day decline of 1.33 per cent.

Hải Dương exports first lychees to Japan

The province has about 9,800 hectares of lychee plants.

Hà Nội Gift Show 2020 to open in October

The annual Hà Nội Gift Show 2020, an international fair for gifts and handicrafts, is scheduled to take place from October 15-18.

Quảng Bình targets to attract US$1.5b in the next 10 years

The north central coastal province of Quảng Bình has set the target of attracting a total of US$1.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) by 2030, according to the provincial Department of Planning and Investment.

Manulife Vietnam, Cộng Đồng Bầu sign 5-year partnership agreement

Manulife Vietnam and Cộng Đồng Bầu (Pregnant Woman Community) have signed a five-year deal to empower families to take control of their financial future.

Việt Nam still attractive to foreign investors

Đỗ Nhất Hoàng, director-general of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, spoke to Vietnam News Agency on the factors that make Việt Nam an attractive place for foreign investors

Việt Nam should develop a gambling industry to boost tourism

With a large development potential of prize-winning entertainment industry such as horse racing and sports totalised and casino, Việt Nam can add some billion of greenback to the budget each year and boost the COVID-19 affected tourism

Vinatex predicts 50% drop in profit before tax this year

Việt Nam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), stock code VGT, predicts its consolidated profit before tax this year to reduce by a half to VNĐ382 billion (US$16.5 million) year on year due to negative impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Việt Nam equity market draw back foreign bettors

Investment funds including Ashmore Group Plc and Coeli Asset Management SA have increased holdings in the US$174 billion market since March, while foreign investors have returned to net buying so far this month, the first time since January.

AES Mong Duong awarded the ISO 55001:2014 Certification

AES Mong Duong has been awarded the ISO 55001:2014 Certification by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS – UK Branch for the asset management system of the 1,200 MW Mong Duong 2 BOT Thermal Power Plant in Quảng Ninh Province, Việt Nam. With this certificate, AES Mong Duong becomes one of the first companies in the country to be recognised for its effective asset management system.

Alliance of airlines, travel and hotels to boost domestic tourism, say experts

Insiders have said that co-operation in joint sales would stimulate tourism as airlines companies can offer prices that aren't too high, while hotels and travel companies also offer deals to encourage travel.