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LNG supply agreements to key power projects signed

Vietjet launches Đà Lạt-Seoul route

The Đà Lạt-Seoul route in addition to newly-launched Cần Thơ-Seoul air service will bring new journeys for locals in the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta of Việt Nam to visit the famous destination and big transport hub of Asia, said Vietjet vice president Nguyễn Thanh Sơn.

India initiates anti-dumping investigation on viscose spun yarn from Việt Nam

The Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam on Friday announced that India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of viscose spun yarn originating in or exported from three countries, including Việt Nam, China and Indonesia.

Bank liquidity abundant ahead of Tết

Though Tết (Lunar New Year) is approaching with rising capital demands, the liquidity of the banking system is abundant, helping interest rates in the inter-bank market drop sharply, industry insiders said.

Shrimp exports to Australia increased strongly in 2019

Exports of shrimp to Australia increased strongly in 2019, expanding at a two-digit growth rate, according to statistics from the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (Vasep).

BIDV in top four largest firms by market value

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Việt Nam (BIDV) is now the fourth largest listed company by market value.

Firms ask for delay financial statements release

The Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) has received dozens of documents from listed companies asking for an extension of the disclosure of this year's financial statements.

PM urges better coordination in managing State capital

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc urged better coordination between the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) and ministries, sectors and corporations to avoid delays in key tasks.

Việt Nam increases coal, ore and mineral imports from Australia

Việt Nam had a trade deficit of more than US$1 billion with Australia last year, one year after the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) came into effect.

VN stocks advance for third day

Financial-banking stocks drove the stock market on Thursday.

Economists warn GDP growth target a challenge

Việt Nam's economy experienced good economic results in 2019, but it will be a challenge to repeat the strong growth this year.

Japanese gas firm buys 21% in PV Low Pressure Gas

Japan-based firm Saibu Gas Co Ltd has become the large shareholder in PetroVietnam Low Pressure Gas JSC (PV GasD).

Direct air route to facilitate Việt Nam-Czech relationship

Bamboo Airways was working to become the first Vietnamese carrier to open a direct route connecting Hà Nội and Prague in an attempt to bring the two countries closer together, a meeting heard in Prague on Wednesday.

Banks warn customers about fraud during Tết

Commercial banks have issued warnings to customers about examples of fraud that are common during Tết (Lunar New Year).

VN to develop seaport planning

Việt Nam will develop a seaport master plan for 2021-30, with an aim to enhance infrastructure connectivity, reduce logistics costs and promote marine economic development.

Carp sales drying up as Kitchen Gods ritual goes green

Nguyễn Thị Thúy Phượng, who sells carp, should be doing a roaring trade this time of year. Her store, however, is suffering a drought of customers.

Việt Nam increases coal, ore and mineral imports from Australia

Việt Nam had a trade deficit of more than US$1 billion with Australia last year, one year after the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) came into effect.

VNDirect Securities gets new acting CEO

VNDirect Securities Corporation (VNDS) on Wednesday appointed an acting chief executive officer (CEO), the company said in a statement.

SCIC plans to divest from Hải Phòng Thermal Power

The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) plans to divest from Hải Phòng Thermal Power Joint Stock Company (HND) in the first quarter of this year.

HCM City tax department seeks to go past revenue target

The HCM City Department of Taxation hopes to surpass its revenue target by at least 5 per cent this year.

Expensive imported flowers a hot item for Tết

As the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday is less than two weeks away, people in HCM City and across the country are opening their wallets to buy special ornamental plants and imported flowers to decorate their homes for the nation's biggest festival.