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Cutting construction procedures to boost business environment

VN stocks slip on disappointing earnings, global news

Early earnings data from some large-cap firms were quite disappointing.

Airport development key to socio-economic development

Airports with modern infrastructure that can serve as international hubs had the potential to become major drivers for national socio-economic development, said experts at a recent conference held to discuss the sustainable development of Việt Nam’s airports in Hà Nội.

Vietnamese businesses participate in int’l agriculture expo in South Korea

Ten Vietnamese firms are showcasing their services and products at the ongoing International Agriculture Exhibition (IAE) 2019 in Jeollanam province, South Korea.

Postive changes made to resolve bad debt

The banking sector had made considerable headway into settling bad debt, restructuring credit institutions and developing the banking system two years since the National Assembly issued a resolution on the industry.

Strong growth, but rising bottleneck risks forecast for Việt Nam

Fitch Solutions has revised up its real GDP growth forecast for Việt Nam to 6.9 per cent in 2019, from 6.5 per cent previously, in light of the strong growth print in the third quarter of 2019.

Less firms debut on HoSE, HNX in January-September

The number of companies having debuted on the two local exchanges in the past nine-month period was quite futile compared to the previous two years.

Woodworking firms up investment in technology, machinery

Nguyễn Phương, sales director of Minh Thành Co., Ltd, said his company plans to invest more than VNĐ50 billion (US$2.15 million) in a production chain for bedroom and living room furniture.

PM approves plan to boost sustainable growth of private sector

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has approved a plan to boost the sustainable development of the private business sector towards 2025 with a vision to 2030 with six major solutions.

Regulatory void makes it difficult for start-ups to access capital

In the absence of suitable legal framework, Vietnamese start-ups are struggling to secure much-needed capital as investment funds have difficulties navigating the country’s numerous regulatory barriers, said fund managers and policy researchers.

Hà Nội heads to the UK looking for investors

During the forthcoming event, the city will also seek the investment capitals from UK businesses into its hi-biotechnology park in Bắc Từ Liêm District.

Vietnamese port infrastructure needs to keep pace with growth

The Vietnamese port industry needs further investment to keep pace with the country’s rapid economic growth and reduce logistic costs for businesses.

Buybacks expected to perk up bank stocks

On October 10, the HCM City Development Joint stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) announced that its shareholders had approved a plan to buy a maximum of 5 per cent of its 981 million shares being traded on the market, equivalent to 49 million shares.

Market to move sideway next week

The market is forecast to move sideways with alternative ups and downs in a narrow range next week, analysts have predicted.

Amazon Global Selling establishes specialised team in Việt Nam

Amazon Global Selling has officially established a specialised team in Việt Nam, facilitating international sales for Vietnamese vendors.

Banks report higher profit

A recent survey from the State bank of Viet Nam showed that as of September 26, credit growth was recorded at 8.64 per cent and capital mobilisation rose by 9.03 per cent.

Central kitchen model heats up in Việt Nam

The increasing demand for food delivery applications has helped spread the trend of central kitchens from China, India, Japan and Indonesia to Việt Nam.

Derivatives pick up in October but signal slowdown in short term

The market’s movement has complied with the unpredictability of the global stocks markets, weighed down by the trade wars and worries about the global economic recession.

Work needed to improve quality of legal documents

Measures must be taken to improve the quality of Việt Nam’s legal documents, said policy researchers and businesses at a conference on Thursday in Hà Nội.