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Opportunities abound for Việt Nam’s biodegradable plastics in the Spanish market

Steel firm Pomina to raise capital by 15 per cent

Pomina Steel Corporation (Pomina) plans to issue more than 36.33 million shares to raise its charter capital by 15 per cent to VNĐ2.8 trillion (US$120.2 million).

Water firms draw investors thanks to good business results

The first half of 2019 was solid for most water sector enterprises.

Vietnamese goods in spotlight in Mozambique

During the event, Vietnamese Ambassador in Mozambique Lê Huy Hoàng introduced Vietnamese agricultural products and consumer goods to local enterprises and people.

Chu Lai Port welcomes giant container vessel from Korea

Chu Lai Port, the Maritime Administration and Quảng Nam Border Defence Force last week welcomed SITC HEBEI, the largest and longest container ship to ever berth at the port, with goods it brought from Korea.

Netflix looks to invest in Việt Nam

Netflix wants to invest in Việt Nam and is committed to complying with Vietnamese laws and paying adequate taxes, Netflix's Managing Director for Asia Pacific Kuek Yu-Chuang has said.

Kiên Giang calls for investment in three projects in Phú Quốc

The Mekong Delta province of Kiên Giang is seeking investment for three new projects on the island of Phú Quốc with investment totalling more than VNĐ4.85 trillion (US$208.5 million).

Deal to develop three high-tech agriculture projects worth $73m inked in Bình Phước

Three high-tech agriculture projects in the southern province of Bình Phước will receive more than VNĐ1.7 trillion (US$73 million) in investment under an agreement inked between the provincial People’s Committee and its partners on Monday.

Ride-hailing firm Grab plans investment expansion in Việt Nam

Ride-hailing firm Grab is planning to invest "several hundred million dollars" in Việt Nam in the belief it will be its next major growth market, according to sources of Reuters.

Việt Nam steps up work to help longan enter Australian market

The Vietnam Trade Office in Australia is working to help Vietnamese longan exporters gain an import licence from the Australian Government as soon as possible.

Five more officials prosecuted in Mobifone’s AVG purchase case

The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security has begun legal proceedings against another five officials of the State-owned telecommunications giant Mobifone for their role in a major corruption case.

Mooncakes likely to be better, choices wider this Mid-Autumn Festival

For this Mid-Autumn Festival many mooncake brands are increasing their output and varieties and focusing on environment-friendly packaging.

Market’s best perfomers lose steam due to difficulties

A series of best-performing stocks on the Vietnamese stock market are losing their steam due to poor business performances.

ASEAN members agree to promote circular economy

International representatives from the government and private sectors across Southeast Asia vowed to co-operate to address the resource constraints through the circular economy with a focus on “resource maximisation, waste separation and proper disposal” in the manufacturing and consumption cycle at a symposium in Bangkok on Monday.

US-China trade war brings more challenges than opportunities: Vietnamese firms

Many Vietnamese enterprises are keeping a close eye on the escalating US-China trade war and have said the challenges from it outnumber the opportunities for them.

Banks required to tighten control over credit cards

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has directed commercial banks to tighten control over credit card payments to prevent the improper use of credit cards.

MoIT accepts new C/O form E for imports

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) late last week informed the Ministry of Finance’s General Department of Customs to accept a new C/O (certificate of origin) form E in accordance with the ASEAN-China Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation.