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Vietnam Airlines to increase flight frequency from May 16

Members of the Vietnam Airlines Group, including Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific and Vietnam Air Service Company (Vasco) plan to increase the frequency of flights from May 16 to meet the increasing travel demand of passengers after the COVID-19 outbreak ends.

Hà Nội seeks investment for 11 farming projects

In the first four months of 2020, the capital city recorded positive figures in foreign direct investment (FDI) despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the municipal Statistics Office.

Insurers record revenue increase during COVID-19

Insurance companies have been enjoying an increase in sales in the first quarter of this year.

Việt Nam needs to implement synchronous business environment reform

Việt Nam has gained success in reforming business conditions over the past seven years. However, the nation has not reached its target at being one of the top four ASEAN business environments. Phan Đức Hiếu, deputy head of the Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM), speaks to Vietnam News Agency about those issues.

Việt Nam’s access-to-electricity index reaches highest level so far

Việt Nam's access-to-electricity index in 2019 has improved, reaching the highest level so far with 82.2 points, according to the World Bank’s Doing Business report.

Many fees slashed to support businesses post-pandemic

The Ministry of Finance has slashed administration fees in numerous sectors to help the economy get back on its feet after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pandemic causes remittances to HCM City to fall by 2%

Overseas remittances to HCM City in the first four months of the year are estimated to be US$1.8 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 2 per cent, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

Petrol firm Petrolimex reports a loss of VNĐ1.9 trillion

In the first quarter of 2019, Petrolimex recorded revenue of nearly VNĐ42 trillion and post-tax profit of nearly VNĐ1.3 trillion.

Large-caps maintain uptrend, markets extend gains in the afternoon

The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange had its best daily increase since March 25, gaining 2.41 per cent to end at 782.59 points.

Deputy Minister: pork prices may stabilise by year end

The domestic pork prices could be stabilised by this year end, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Đỗ Thắng Hải said at a Government meeting on Tuesday in Hà Nội.

Construction on biggest data centre in Việt Nam starts

Construction on the country's the largest data centre, owned by FPT Telecom, officially started at the Hi-Tech Park in HCM City on Monday.

MoIT suggests gateway to sell local products on Amazon

Linking the local market with Amazon is suggested as a way to cope with the negative business results during the COVID-19 pandemic, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Việt Nam proposes solutions to Japan for export of lychee

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) to consider special and creative solutions solving difficulties for Viet Nam’s export of fresh lychees to Japan.

Central province lists $105 million education project

The central province has listed the International Education City (IEC) project in the 2020-25 portfolio with an investment of VNĐ2.43 trillion (US$105.6 million), serving the central and central highlands region as well as Laos and Thailand.

Việt Nam’s economy could thrive again after social distancing eased, says WB

Việt Nam’s economy may prosper again after social distancing measures were eased nationwide on April 23, according to the World Bank (WB)’s updated report on the country’s macro-economy for May released this week.

Quảng Ninh tops competitiveness index again

The Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the index in Ha Noi yesterday.

Online trade connection to be enhanced to promote post-pandemic exports

Online trade connections between Vietnamese firms and import partners were being increased together with trade promotion activities to accelerate post-pandemic export, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Đỗ Thắng Hải said.

Textile and garment exports down

Statistics showed Việt Nam's textile and garment exports in April decreased by 20 per cent compared to March

Việt Nam offers tremendous investment opportunities: VinaCapital CEO

Consumer goods, healthcare, energy, construction materials, infrastructure, and technology are among the sectors with enormous potential for investment in Việt Nam once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, an expert has said.

No special treatment for support industries: MoF

The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade have failed to find common ground with regards to tax policies for Việt Nam’s support industry enterprises.