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PM approves programme to promote the development of supporting industry

Cement, clinker exports slump on COVID-19

Việt Nam exported 7.5 million tonnes of cement and clinker in the first quarter of this year, earning US$291 million, statistics from the Ministry of Industry and Trade revealed.

Real estate market has lowest transaction volume in Q1: VARS

The domestic real estate market in the first quarter had the lowest transaction volume in the past four years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Việt Nam Association of Real Estate Brokers (VARS) said.

Real estate companies lose trillions of đồng due to COVID-19

Reduction in share prices of many real estate businesses due to the novel coronavirus (COVID -19) outbreak has made those firms lose thousands of billion đồng in their market capitalisation value.

National Assembly plans to ratify EU trade deal at next meeting

Vietnamese leaders have consistently espoused their determination to ratify the EVFTA as soon as possible.

VUS donates masks, scholarships to healthcare staff

The HCM City Department of Health and the Vietnam USA Society English Centers (VUS) on April 3 signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the programme Tiếp Sức Cùng Y Bác Sĩ Vững Vàng Chống Dịch COVID-19 (Assistance for Doctors and Nurses to Fight against COVID-19).

Local shares end positively on oil price hikes, better market sentiment

Shares kept rising higher on Friday as oil prices picked up in the afternoon session to life energy stocks and spread positive impact across the market.

China raw materials supply resumes, but Việt Nam’s export markets close borders

Raw material imports from China are no longer the concern for many Vietnamese industries, and it is now the frequent cancellation of orders by US and EU customers, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Telecom companies speed up internet, discount services amid COVID-19

The Ministry of Information and Communications has asked telecommunications businesses to implement a number of supporting programmes to people.

Dung Quất oil refinery plans to halt production due to COVID-19

Bình Sơn Refining and Petrochemical (BSR) is planning to halt production at the Dung Quất oil refinery as demand for petroleum falls due to COVID-19.

COVID-19, price decline hit Việt Nam’s oil industry

Việt Nam’s crude oil and natural gas production face downside risks, in light of a double-whammy of global oil price collapse and sluggish demand due to continued spread of Covid-19, according to Fitch Solutions.

Australia initiates anti-dumping investigation on Vietnamese steel products

The information was released by the Trade Remedies Authority under Viet Nam's Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Brokerage firm HSC delays annual meeting

HCM City Securities Corporation (HSC) has decided to postpone its annual shareholders’ meeting due to the coronavirus.

VN stocks rise further on oil price hikes

The Vietnamese stock market was closed on Thursday for a national holiday.

State investment agency aims to sell stake in Hải Phòng Thermal Power this month

The initial price of each share (HND) will be VNĐ26,000 (US$1.09), which means SCIC could expect to receive a minimum of VNĐ1.17 trillion.

Room for Vietnamese farm produce exports to Singapore amid COVID-19

The encouraging performance amid the COVID-19 pandemic was mainly thanks to the office’s efforts in connecting associations of the two countries in order to help businesses grasp opportunities to boost their exports.

Vietnamese economy to grow despite COVID-19: ADB

The report showed the country would suffer an ongoing drop in demand from its principal trade and investment partners.

Made-in-Việt Nam equipment exported during COVID-19 pandemic

A shipment of three pieces of made-in-Việt Nam equipment used to filter seawater has been shipped to Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco)’s Refinery plant in Bahrain.

Intraday short sale far from being realised as difficulties persist

Securities firms and investors are waiting for the T+0 or intraday short sale to be applied on the Vietnamese securities market, but there are still troubles that need to be resolved.

An Giang to raise over $275m for new-style rural area building

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of An Giang plans to mobilise VNĐ6.5 trillion (US$275.4 million) for the new-style rural area building programme for 2021-25, according to its People’s Committee.