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Vietjet carries passengers completing quarantine

The flights, all coded VJ1121, will depart Hà Nội at 5.30pm on Saturday and next Tuesday and 11.45am on Sunday. Passengers must have one of two documents - a certificate showing they have completed their concentrated quarantine period or a certificate affirming they have tested negative for the virus.

MARD requests businesses to temporarily stop transport of export farm produce to Lạng Sơn

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) on Thursday requested provinces and businesses to temporarily suspend transport of export agricultural products, especially fruits, to Lạng Sơn Province’s border gates due to slow customs clearance.

Shares mixed on investor caution

Vietnamese shares were mixed at closing on Friday, lower on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange but higher on the northern bourse, demonstrating investor caution ahead of important global macro information.

Banks sell mortgaged assets to resolve bad debts

Many banks in HCM City are selling their mortgaged assets, mainly real estate worth trillions of Vietnamese đồng, to speed up the resolution of bad debts.

Viettel removes fake fanpages from Facebook

Viettel Group has co-operated with Facebook to remove 186 fanpages that were considered to be impersonating the group on the social network.

Vsmart grabs 16.7 per cent of Vietnamese smartphone market share

Vsmart phones now account for 16.7 per cent of the Vietnamese smartphone market just 15 months since they were launched by VinSmart.

THACO to export semi-trailers to demanding US market

Despite reeling under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and facing fierce competition in the automobile market, THACO has succeeded in exporting vehicles and components.

Gold prices soar, dollars fall

All big gold firms and smaller gold shops across the country have been closed from April 1 due to social distancing regulations.

Finance Ministry aims to suspend ordinary rice exports

The ministry suggested suspending exports until June 15, with sticky rice, organic rice and fragrant rice still exported as usual.

Digiworld enjoys bumper first quarter

Sales of laptops and tablets soared 69 per cent year-on-year to VNĐ791 billion in the January-March period.

Moody's places five VN financial institutions on review for downgrade

Moody's Investors Service has placed the long-term ratings and assessments of three Vietnamese finance companies and two Vietnamese banks on review for downgrade.

Cần Thơ to simplify procedures for start-ups

Cần Thơ City is focusing on helping businesses prosper by simplifying procedures and facilitating start-ups.

Ministry urges VCCI to speed up registration of REX Code to facilitate exports

The VCCI is in charge of receiving exporters’ application for registration of REX Code and carrying out the registration.

Fashion brands offer 'protective' clothing

It is unclear whether any of the products are considered protective in any way by medical professionals.

Volume of cargo in Q1 grows, passengers drop

The volume of cargo passing through Vietnamese ports in the first quarter this year reached more than 159 million tonnes, up 8.4 per cent over the same period last year, reported the Việt Nam Maritime Administration (VMA).

A US$1.27 billion package offered to supports firms amid the pandemic

Techcombank on Wednesday announced a VNĐ30 trillion (US$1.27 billion) credit package to support its customers overcome difficulties due to effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shares gain for seven straight sessions, fueled by banking and mining stocks

Vietnamese shares advanced for seven straight sessions on Thursday thanks to good performance of banking and energy stocks.

PVGas' revenue down 6.6 per cent in Q1

Pre-tax profit and post-tax profit fell about 31 per cent year-on-year to VNĐ2.6 trillion and VNĐ2.1 trillion, respectively.

Derivatives market trading increases in March

Average trading volume was more than 173,800 contracts per day, up 30 per cent from February, according to the Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX).

ASEAN coordination needed for sustainable infrastructure projects: report

With Southeast Asia facing a funding deficit to meet its burgeoning energy and infrastructure needs, the region needs stronger coordination, skills and transparency in elevating sustainable projects to investors, according to the findings of a report by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA).