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Tra fish exports on track reach close to $2 billion in 2025

Smuggled sugar a barrier to ATIGA implementation

Sugar firms have asked authorities to properly analyse the implications of the implementation of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) on farmers, workers and enterprises.

Slow equitisation prevents VEAM listing

The country’s largest engine and machinery producer VEAM has not been able to list on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) due to sluggish equitisation.

Japanese firm acquires 17 per cent of Fecon

Raito Kogyo Group from Japan has become a strategic partner of Fecon Corporation (FCN) after buying 19.5 million shares, equal to a 17.13 per cent stake.

Trade war fears darken VN stocks

Growing tension between the US and China continued to cast a shadow over Vietnamese shares on Monday, sending the benchmark VN-Index below the 950-point mark.

Apparel maker Vinatex promotes trade in Canada

General Director of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) Lê Tiến Trường has said Vinatex will promote trade in Canada to tap opportunities brought by the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

May’s new order growth of Việt Nam’s manufacturing fastest in year-to-date

Việt Nam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted 52.0 in May, down marginally from 52.5 in April but still representing an improvement in business conditions in the Vietnamese manufacturing sector.

Vinalines buys backs 75% stake in central port

State-owned Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) has paid VNĐ415 billion (US$17.8 million) to reacquire a 75 per cent stake in Quy Nhơn Port JSC, which it had sold illegally to Hợp Thành Investment & Mineral JSC without the Government’s approval.

Petrol prices drop in latest review

The retail prices of oil and petrol were adjusted down from 3pm last Saturday following a decision by the ministries of Finance, and Industry and Trade.

Trade war fears likely to dampen market performance this week

Rising fears about the US-China trade war are forecast to continue to drag down market sentiment and dampen investor confidence.

Agriculture sector gains trade surplus of $3.3 billion in five months

The agriculture sector gained a trade surplus of US$3.3 billion in the first five months of this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Six firms to have listings cancelled in June

Six companies will have their listings on the Hà Nội Stock Exchange cancelled in June.

Vinamilk to pay third round dividend

The Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) will pay VNĐ2.6 trillion (US$112.3 million) for the remainder of the 2018 dividend payout on June 26.

VNDS to sell covered warrants for two stocks

VNDirect Securities Corporation (VNDS) will issue covered warrants that underline shares of Mobile World Investment Corporation (HoSE: MWG) and FPT Corporation (HoSE: FPT) on June 10.

Sơn La mangoes exported to demanding markets

Mangoes grown in Yên Châu District, the northern province of Sơn La, began being exported to the US, UK, Australian and Chinese markets on Saturday.

Viettel should be in world's top 10 telecom firms by 2025: PM

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has said he wants the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) to strive to become one of the world’s 10 biggest telecommunications firms by 2025.

Việt Nam's industrial production rises 9.4 per cent in five months

Việt Nam’s industrial production index (IIP) rose 9.4 per cent in the first five months of 2019, driven by growth in the processing and manufacturing industry, power production and distribution, and water supply and waste treatment, data from the General Statistics Office (GSO) showed.

Thaco to become holding company, diversify into various sectors

Trường Hải Auto Corporation (Thaco) is set to become Thaco Group, a holding company with stakes in five member companies operating in a wide range of sectors, after shareholders approved the proposal at its annual general meeting held recently in HCM City.

Digital transformation offers development opportunities

Digital transformation is considered an opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to avoid falling behind their competitors, but many firms, especially small- and medium-sized enterprises, remain unaware of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, experts have said.

HCM City to reduce dependence on private investors for transport infrastructure

HCM City has decided to convert a number of private transport infrastructure projects that were designated as BOT (build – operate – transfer) and BT (Built – Transfer) into public projects.

More supply chains to shift to Việt Nam, ASEAN

Southeast Asia, especially Việt Nam, can expect to see more supply chains coming its way if it improves production technology and capacity, as well as regional cooperation, HSBC officials have said.