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Companies race to buy back shares as stocks tumble

Dozens of companies are racing to buy back shares to stabilise prices amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Việt Nam calls for investment in fruit and vegetable processing

Việt Nam is in need of major investors in fruit and vegetable production in order to boost processing, especially in the packaging and post-processing stages, to preserve products for longer and enhance their value.

Hà Nội approves establishment of two industrial clusters

The committee has directed Hoài Đức District People's Committee to select investors with sufficient financial capacity to develop technical infrastructure of the two ICs.

COVID-19 shows pressing need for quicker digital transformation

The number of files for public services submitted online doubled in the past month, equal to the total figure of the previous 20 years

SHi and Sun* to run start-up incubation programme

Start-ups in Hà Nội that apply information technology at pre-seed or seed stage can participate in the programme.

Recruitment in technology sector grows with digital transformation

A survey on salary by Robert Walters said that recruitment in Việt Nam posted growth last year.

Shares end a bloody week negative as foreign selling hits large-caps

Vietnamese shares dived again on foreign selling despite efforts of central banks and governments efforts to stand against economic impact caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Big C and GO! offer rental fee reductions up to 15 per cent

The reductions will be applied for rental fees in February and March and will help tenants reduce cost burdens and maintain their operations in a difficult time, according to a Big C representative.

Techcombank delays restrictions for foreigners

Techcombank has delayed its plan to make all foreign clients process banking transactions at the counter. The new rules were originally scheduled to start on Sunday March 22, but have been pushed back to May 31.

Seafood enterprises propose financial solutions during pandemic

Domestic seafood enterprises have proposed many financial solutions to help them overcome difficulties in production and business during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to the Việt Nam Association of Fisheries (VASEP).

More Vietnamese airlines suspend international routes

Budget carriers Jetstar Pacific and Vietjet Air announced they will suspend operating routes to and from ASEAN countries, including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, from March 20.

Businesses should transport goods to Cambodian border once quarantine in place

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has recommended enterprises to only transport goods to Cambodian border gates after localities of the two sides have medical quarantine in place during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Pandemic has little impact on Việt Nam’s shrimp exports

The domestic shrimp industry has not faced a great impact from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic because now this industry is under production and Việt Nam will enter its shrimp harvesting crop in August.

HCM City develops 3D-printed robot to disinfect rooms during pandemic

A team of researchers from the Eastern People Military Hospital have finished detailed designs for a robot to clean and disinfect rooms of those quarantined due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Việt Nam to launch national promotion programme

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will organise the National Promotion Programme 2020 from July 1 to 31 nationwide.

HDBank profit up 25.3 per cent in 2019, non-performing loans under 1%

The HCM City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HOSE: HDB) has just released its audited financial statements for 2019, which show pre-tax profit increased by 25.3 per cent to VNĐ5.018 trillion (US$215.45 million), its highest ever.

Ministry to ensure supply of goods during COVID-19 pandemic

Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Tuấn Anh said that the ministry would act to ensure supply of essential goods even in the worst-case scenario of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Firms affected by COVID-19 to receive support

Rescue packages and policy measures for businesses hit by COVID-19 adopted by other countries such as Singapore, Thailand and South Korea should be considered for flexible adaptation in Việt Nam to soften the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

International co-operation key to State audit's development

The State Audit Office of Vietnam is to work closely with international partners and improving employees' language skill in a global integration effort.