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Average retail electricity price cut by 2 per cent from November 1

Shares decline on large-caps’ fall

Shares started the week on a negative note due to the sharp fall of large-cap stock group, pressuring the overall market.

MOHO furniture store opens at Vinhomes in Thủ Đức city

Savimex’s MOHO furniture brand last Saturday opened a MOHO experience store at Vinhomes Grand Park in Thủ Đức city to showcase environment-friendly and international standard wooden furniture products.

Fresh flower prices on the rise for Women's Day

Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, the prices of fresh flowers has risen sharply, pushing many buyers to pick more practical gifts.

HCM City airport reopens international terminal services

Shopping and dining service counters at the Tân Sơn Nhất Airport’s international terminal are getting ready to welcome foreign visitors after a two-year pandemic inflicted hiatus.

Bonds remain companies’ preferred source of capital despite tightened rules

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State-owned banks maintain top position in network coverage

The group of State-owned banks have continued to maintain their leading position in terms of network coverage in the country’s banking industry.

Rising oil prices make fishing trips unaffordable for boat owners

The rise in fuel prices to all-time highs has caused many fishing boats in the provinces of Bình Thuận and Quảng Ngãi and in the Mekong Delta to stop going out to sea since the longer they sail the more losses they incur.

Market to struggle this week: experts

If there are no sudden developments, the VN-Index is likely to continue to struggle and accumulate in a range of 1,470-1,520 points to wait for opportunities to break out.

Work on 2 major industrial zones to get underway in Bình Dương this year

Bình Dương Province will start construction of two giant industrial zones of more than 1,000 hectares each this year with an eye on foreign investors.

Petroleum supply faces tough challenges

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has instructed agencies to ensure the supply of petrol.

Việt Nam enjoys strong growth in agricultural trade surplus

Việt Nam has enjoyed a trade surplus of US$1.8 billion from agriculture, forestries and fisheries during the first two months of the year, 86.7 per cent higher last year's figure, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Solutions to end trade bottlenecks

Restructuring of agricultural production and supply chains are key to meeting the specific demand of every export market including China.

Infrastructure boosts HCM City property market

The HCM City property market is expected to develop strongly in 2022 on the back of a number of infrastructure projects being completed or started during the period, experts said.

Banking sector optimistic despite ongoing conflict in Europe

The conflict almost certainly will drive global oil prices up, disrupt the global supply chain and create inflationary pressures. As a result, firms will likely be more hesitant to make investments, consumers cut back on spending and lower demand for credit.