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Early preparation underpins stable Tết supply

Đồng Nai to support coronavirus-affected firms

Statistics from the provincial Department of Industry and Trade revealed that the import turnover of local businesses marked a yearly decrease of 9 per cent to US$2.1 billion in the first two months of this year.

VN-Index slides as foreign selling outclasses cheap purchases

The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) fell 0.28 per cent to end at 745.78 points.

Safety assessment of Cát Linh-Hà Đông urban railway to be completed soon

The Cát Linh-Hà Đông urban elevated railway, Hà Nội’s first metro project, will be certified as safe for operation soon, according to a representative of the Railway Project Management Unit under the Ministry of Transport (MoT).

Banks, insurers and firms work together to protect the community

During the COVID-19 pandemic, some local banks, insurers and firms have worked together to help further protect the community with different anti-coronavirus packages.

VPBank, Fe Credit donate VNĐ15 billion for fight against COVID-19

Việt Nam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) and its subsidiary Fe Credit decided to contribute VNĐ15 billion (US$646,500) to the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Pork imports up more than 200 per cent

Việt Nam imported nearly 25,300 tonnes pork as of March 15, representing a rise of of 205 per cent over the same period last year, latest updates from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development showed.

Central bank cuts key interest rates to cushion pandemic impact

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has announced it would cut many key interest rates, starting from today, in an attempt to support the economy which has been hurt by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Pilot project allows fee payment for cars and motorbikes online

Residents in Hà Nội and HCM City will now be able to pay registration fees for cars and motorbikes through the Government’s national public service portal, bank electronic payment channels and intermediary payment service providers.

Ministry tightens corporate bond issuances to prevent risks

Tightening regulations was a way to fill in legislative loopholes in the bond market, not for the purpose of squeezing it

VN and China to promote cooperation on trade activities though pandemic: minister

Việt Nam and China, especially Guangxi Province, need to promote cooperation in resuming trade activities during and after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Tuấn Anh.

Challenges compels restructuring in agriculture

Trade conflicts, climate change and epidemics, which are seen as hindrances to Việt Nam’s agricultural production and export, can also be seen as an opportunity for the sector to speed up the value chain restructuring and innovating the growth model.

Đà Nẵng seeks approval for four property projects

The People’s Committee in the central coastal city of Đà Nẵng has asked the city's People's Council to grant in-principle approval for four property projects expected to cost more than VNĐ3.67 trillion (US$158 million).

Logistics firms to lose revenue during pandemic

Fifteen per cent of Việt Nam’s logistics firms estimate they will see revenue cut in half this year compared to 2019 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Automated aviation customs system to officially open in May

The single window and automated aviation customs supervision system is scheduled to open at Nội Bài International Airport in May, according to Hà Nội Department of Customs.

Automobile sale up despite COVID-19 spread

Vietnamese market saw February automobile sale of more than 17,600 units, marking a year-on-year increase of 41 per cent, according to statistics from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).

VN stocks lose ground on recession worries

Vietnamese shares dropped further on Monday as worries about the developments of coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact were still dominant.

Sao Ta Food plans to buy back 2 million treasury shares

Sao Ta Food, (FMC), a subsidiary of Pan Group, plans to buy back two million treasury shares through order matching and negotiation.

Việt Nam ranks 96th in global talent competitiveness index

Việt Nam is ranked 96 out of 132 countries on the 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), down four positions compared to last year and nine positions in 2018.

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.