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PM approves programme to promote the development of supporting industry

Pork imports up more than 200 per cent

Việt Nam imported nearly 25,300 tonnes pork as of March 15, representing a rise of of 205 per cent over the same period last year, latest updates from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development showed.

Central bank cuts key interest rates to cushion pandemic impact

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has announced it would cut many key interest rates, starting from today, in an attempt to support the economy which has been hurt by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Pilot project allows fee payment for cars and motorbikes online

Residents in Hà Nội and HCM City will now be able to pay registration fees for cars and motorbikes through the Government’s national public service portal, bank electronic payment channels and intermediary payment service providers.

Ministry tightens corporate bond issuances to prevent risks

Tightening regulations was a way to fill in legislative loopholes in the bond market, not for the purpose of squeezing it

VN and China to promote cooperation on trade activities though pandemic: minister

Việt Nam and China, especially Guangxi Province, need to promote cooperation in resuming trade activities during and after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Tuấn Anh.

Challenges compels restructuring in agriculture

Trade conflicts, climate change and epidemics, which are seen as hindrances to Việt Nam’s agricultural production and export, can also be seen as an opportunity for the sector to speed up the value chain restructuring and innovating the growth model.

Đà Nẵng seeks approval for four property projects

The People’s Committee in the central coastal city of Đà Nẵng has asked the city's People's Council to grant in-principle approval for four property projects expected to cost more than VNĐ3.67 trillion (US$158 million).

Logistics firms to lose revenue during pandemic

Fifteen per cent of Việt Nam’s logistics firms estimate they will see revenue cut in half this year compared to 2019 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Automated aviation customs system to officially open in May

The single window and automated aviation customs supervision system is scheduled to open at Nội Bài International Airport in May, according to Hà Nội Department of Customs.

Automobile sale up despite COVID-19 spread

Vietnamese market saw February automobile sale of more than 17,600 units, marking a year-on-year increase of 41 per cent, according to statistics from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).

VN stocks lose ground on recession worries

Vietnamese shares dropped further on Monday as worries about the developments of coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact were still dominant.

Sao Ta Food plans to buy back 2 million treasury shares

Sao Ta Food, (FMC), a subsidiary of Pan Group, plans to buy back two million treasury shares through order matching and negotiation.

Việt Nam ranks 96th in global talent competitiveness index

Việt Nam is ranked 96 out of 132 countries on the 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), down four positions compared to last year and nine positions in 2018.

Further fee reductions to promote cashless payments amid pandemic

The fees for fast interbank fund transfers would be cut for the second time this year to promote cashless payments in the context of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Rubber Group builds three processing plants

The Việt Nam Rubber Group (VRG) will build three more processing factories in the northern region to meet higher rubber demand in the future.

Qualcomm unveils innovation contest

US semi-conductor giant Qualcomm has brought its Qualcomm Innovation Challenge to Việt Nam.

SSIAM VNFIN exchange-traded fund set to list on HCM City stock market

SSI Asset Management Co Ltd has announced that its SSIAM VNFIN LEAD ETF will be listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange on March 18.

Supermarket takes measures to ensure safety of customers, staff amid Covid-19 threat

Saigon Co.op, the owner of Co.opmart, Co.opXtra and Co.op Food, will continue with measures to safeguard the health of customers and staff at its more than 800 outlets amid the Covid-19 epidemic.

Dwindling oil prices a double-edged sword for Việt Nam's economy

Oil logged its worst week since 2008 after the oil price war, initiated by Saudi Arabia early last week, delivered a double blow to nervous investors already rattled by declines in world stocks due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Landlords, tenants cooperate to overcome pandemic difficulties

The usually crowded Ngũ Xã Street in Hà Nội stands empty. The area, famous for phở cuốn (rice noodle roll), has suffered a severe drop in visitors after COVID-19 cases were confirmed nearby.