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Vietnamese lychees attract international buyers, exports triple

Israeli firms learn about business opportunities in Việt Nam

Thirty Israeli import firms received updated information about business opportunities in Việt Nam at a trade promotion workshop in Tel Aviv on Thursday.

Thai trade expo opens in Mekong Delta province

Up to 250 businesses from Việt Nam and Thailand are showcasing their products at a trade exhibition that opened in the Mekong Delta Province of An Giang on Friday.

Cybercrime targets finance sector

Việt Nam’s cybersecurity was being compromised, posing new challenges in ensuring information safety, especially in the finance-banking sector, State agencies and organisations.

Shares fall for four consecutive sessions

Shares declined for a fourth consecutive session on Friday on the two national stock exchanges due to volatility on world markets and a sharp fall of oil stocks.

Non-voting shares could lure more foreign capital to Vietnamese firms

The use of non-voting depository receipts (NVDRs) may help foreign investors buy more shares in Vietnamese companies without raising their power.

Tra fish exports to China on the rise

Việt Nam’s tra fish (pangasius) exports to China have been skyrocketing since 2015, and by 2017 that country had become the biggest market.

Real estate market set for recovery as HCM City streamlines housing regulations

The HCM City housing market is expected to recover again after being flat for over one year with support from the government.

Selling your business successfully: a five-step formula

Having worked hard to build up a successful business, you can’t let your focus slip when gearing up to sell it: your long-term security depends on it. Brian Spence, wealth management and M&A adviser, explains some vital considerations.

Number of new firms soars, making a five-year record

Average registered capital of the new firms reached $12.4 billion, up 25.6 per cent year on year

First chip bank cards in Việt Nam launched

The Việt Nam Bank Card Association, in collaboration with the National Payment Corporation of Việt Nam (NAPAS) and seven commercial banks, launched the first ATM domestic chip cards to meet EMV standards on Tuesday.

Total retail sales hit $85 billion in five months

With the upward trend in total retail sales, the Ministry of Industry and Trade forecast total sales this year would grow by 10 per cent.

Banks rush to issue bonds for long-term capital hike

Local banks have started issuing a large amount of bonds to raise capital to meet State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV)’s stricter regulations on credit safety limits and capital adequacy.

Việt Nam willing to work with the US on currency issues: SBV

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV), in conjunction with other Vietnamese ministries and agencies, will continue to share information with the US Treasury Department and co-operate to tackle issues of concern.

Lack of co-operation prevents spread of non-cash payment

A lack of co-operation between banks, service providers and customers is the major issue preventing the widespread use of cashless payments in Việt Nam, heard a meeting on Thursday.

Shares fall as selling pressure increases

Vietnamese shares continued to decline on Thursday on low liquidity as large-caps were hit strongly by selling pressure.

MoIT goes online for administrative procedures

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has moved to put more public administrative services online to achieve a more simplified and transparent administration.

19 State-owned groups to be under financial supervision

The Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) this year will oversee the finances of 19 State-owned groups and corporations.

Ministry of Finance proposes to slash business costs

Household businesses may be exempted from paying fees for enterprise registration and first-time provision of information needed to become an enterprise.

The impact of credit policies on Việt Nam’s banking outlook

The Vietnamese central bank has a number of policies, including tightening credit growth, designed to improve the health of the country’s banking system. Jonathan Cornish, Head of Asia-Pacific Financial Institutions at Fitch Ratings, talks with Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Thu Hà about the policies and outlook of the country’s banking system in 2019 and in the next few years

Some 85 per cent of VN enterprises remain outside of Industry 4.0

As many as 85 per cent of industrial enterprises in Việt Nam still lag behind Industry 4.0 revolution, and only 13 per cent are at the beginner level, one official has warned.