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Crypto market pilot first step towards global fintech integration

Further fee reductions to promote cashless payments amid pandemic

The fees for fast interbank fund transfers would be cut for the second time this year to promote cashless payments in the context of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Rubber Group builds three processing plants

The Việt Nam Rubber Group (VRG) will build three more processing factories in the northern region to meet higher rubber demand in the future.

Qualcomm unveils innovation contest

US semi-conductor giant Qualcomm has brought its Qualcomm Innovation Challenge to Việt Nam.

SSIAM VNFIN exchange-traded fund set to list on HCM City stock market

SSI Asset Management Co Ltd has announced that its SSIAM VNFIN LEAD ETF will be listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange on March 18.

Supermarket takes measures to ensure safety of customers, staff amid Covid-19 threat

Saigon Co.op, the owner of Co.opmart, Co.opXtra and Co.op Food, will continue with measures to safeguard the health of customers and staff at its more than 800 outlets amid the Covid-19 epidemic.

Dwindling oil prices a double-edged sword for Việt Nam's economy

Oil logged its worst week since 2008 after the oil price war, initiated by Saudi Arabia early last week, delivered a double blow to nervous investors already rattled by declines in world stocks due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Landlords, tenants cooperate to overcome pandemic difficulties

The usually crowded Ngũ Xã Street in Hà Nội stands empty. The area, famous for phở cuốn (rice noodle roll), has suffered a severe drop in visitors after COVID-19 cases were confirmed nearby.

SSIAM to debut new fund certificate this week

SSI Asset Management Co Ltd’s fund certificate SSIAM VNFIN LEAD will debut on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) on Wednesday with ticket FUESSVFL.

Companies’ annual general meeting season expected to be delayed

Companies’ annual general meetings are likely to be delayed this year with many saying they have not yet set a date, banks have taken advantage of the situation to expand their online services to mitigate its effect on their business.

State needs to activate support package for businesses

Local enterprises have urged the Government to soon activate support policies to help them overcome difficulties in production and business due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Investment funds report poor performances in February

Latest reports from investment funds in February show they have suffered from the decline of the market amid the global spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19.

HCM City industrial parks, export processing zones need revamp to attract investment

With its neighbouring provinces offering competitive land rentals and other incentives at industrial parks to attract investors, HCM City needs to step up its game too.

Huế IZs, EZs target 10 projects in 2020

The province also targets VNĐ6 trillion ($258million) of the registered investment to be disbursed by the end of this year, online newspaper baodautu.vn cited head of the provincial IZs and EZs Management Board Lê Văn Tuệ as saying.

Market analysts expect unstable trade this week

The Vietnamese market will face unexpected movements due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the net selling pressure from foreign investors, market analysts said.

Cần Thơ solicits investment in housing

Cần Thơ City, the most developed locality in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta, continues to seek investment in housing projects.

VN imports of US goods continue to rise

The US is one of Việt Nam’s largest sources of goods and its imports are increasing, according to the General Department of Customs.

Petrol retail prices plummet

The retail prices of petrol decreased significantly from 3pm of Sunday, making it the fifth consecutive reduction since the beginning of this year.

Companies encourage people to stay safe at home by offering online transactions

Companies in various sectors are seeking to help people limit physical contact with others, not use cash or leave home as the COVID-19 epidemic rages.

Fruit, vegetable export targets unlikely to be achieved in 2020

Fruit and vegetable exports are unlikely to hit the target of US$4-5 billion set for this year, according to the Việt Nam Fruit and Vegetables Association.

Việt Nam plans to develop railway industry

Vũ Quang Khôi, director general of Việt Nam Railway Authority, talks to Vietnam News Agency about the country's plan to develop railways across the country.