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State to continue support for fuel price fund

The fuel price stabilisation fund helps the central government manage domestic fuel prices for the foreseeable future, said Hoàng Anh Tuấn, deputy head of the domestic market department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade in a recent meeting with industry leaders.

Shares to experience choppy trading next week

The Vietnamese stock market was entering an accumulation phase and may experience ups and downs with low or moderate liquidity, analysts said.

Vietjet leader only Vietnamese in the world’s most powerful women list of 2019

With the recognition, Vietjet's leader is the only woman representing Việt Nam in the list for three consecutive years.

Condotel prices fall amid failed profit commitments

Prices of condotels have dropped by 8 per cent this year compared to 2018 following disruptions in the profit commitments made to buyers, according to real estate portal Batdongsan.com.vn.

Vietjet launches big promotion with five million discounted tickets

Low-cost carrier Vietjet is providing domestic and international passengers with five million promotional tickets, priced from only zero đồng, between Monday and Sunday in order to join the jubilant Christmas and New Year atmosphere all over the world.

Hà Nội's first festival on agricultural products and craft villages opens

Over 300 booths showcase products in the capital’s agriculture and rural development, especially those participating in the One Commune-One Product (OCOP) programme.

Banks issues more chip cards for security

Despite high costs, domestic banks are stepping up to issue chip cards that meet EMV standards to replace magnetic strip cards in order to improve the safety and meet the central bank’s regulations.

State revenue unlikely to fall despite numerous FTAs

Reduced revenue from removing taxes on imported goods - in accordance with various free trade agreements (FTA) that Việt Nam has signed - is unlikely to affect state revenue, said the finance ministry in a conference held Thursday in Hà Nội.

Việt Nam prioritises oil and gas cooperation projects with Russia: PM

The Vietnamese Government always gives top priority to oil and gas cooperation projects with Russia, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc at a reception for General Director of Zarubezhneft JSC Sergey Ivanovich Kudryashov in Hà Nội on Friday.

Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable export value falls in 11 months

Việt Nam's fruit and vegetable exports dropped 0.6 per cent year-on-year to US$3.5 billion in the first 11 months this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Rubber firms plan 30-50 per cent dividend in cash

Phước Hòa Rubber JSC will make the first dividend payout at a 30 per cent rate for 2019, meaning every shareholder will receive VNĐ3,000 (13 US cents) per share.

Revised GDP in line with international practices

Across the world, most countries conduct regular GDP re-assessments depending on available information, the scope and purpose of the review.

Lower tax for imported pork to benefit consumers

With a population of nearly 100 million, Việt Nam is one of the world's top pork consumers and second in Asia, only after China.

Việt Nam ranks second in fintech investment in Southeast Asia

Venture capital funding pouring into Vietnamese fintech companies accounted for 36 per cent of the total fintech investment in Southeast Asia.

Shares end the week on negative note

VN-Index fail to maintain rally on Friday as selling pressure hit many large-caps during the last trading session of the week.

Việt Nam-EU dialogue discusses challenges to doing business in Việt Nam

Government officials and business leaders from Việt Nam and the EU discussed the challenges of doing business in Việt Nam and solutions which can help streamline procedures for international companies in a high-level dialogue on Thursday in Hà Nội.

Becamex IDC sees big jump in 2019 profit

The Investment and Industrial Development Corporation (Becamex IDC) has estimated its total post-tax profit will beat the full-year forecast by 54.5 per cent.

Phú Thọ prioritises investment projects using modern technology

The northern province of Phú Thọ will prioritise investment projects using advanced technology and high-quality labour to improve production value, Phan Trọng Tấn, Vice Chairman of Phú Thọ Provincial People's Committee said.

Car sales weaken in year-end months despite promotions, lower prices

Car sales in the final months of the year have not seemed to pick up despite companies’ efforts to lower prices and increase promotions to boost market demand.

The untold story behind Chu Dau ceramic world record

The impressive plate featuring the word “Long” (Dragon) written 1,000 times in calligraphy created by Chu Dau Ceramic JSC, which was awarded a Guinness world record in September, was created from the love for the country as well as national sovereignty, the dream of a flourishing future, and the pride of being Vietnamese.