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PM approves programme to promote the development of supporting industry

Seaport enterprises to taste the heat of novel coronavirus in Q1

The novel coronavirus has caused problems to most of the roadway logistics firms, however at sea it is having a mixed affect.

Central city launches business registration service at home

The city’s investment and planning department has officially launched a business registration service at home, saving time and travel costs for households and enterprises, offering completion in three working days.

Việt Nam's garment-textile expects boom in 2020

Việt Nam’s garment-textile sector is expected to make breakthroughs in 2020 thanks to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

MoF exempts import tax on five commodity groups to fight coronavirus

Minister of Finance Đinh Tiến Dũng has announced a tax exemption on the import of five commodity groups needed to fight the novel coronavirus in Việt Nam.

Property market expected to be safer thanks to central bank’s tight credit policy

Property industry insiders said the State Bank of Việt Nam’s decision to tighten credit would mean pain in the short term for developers but help the sector develop sustainably over the long term.

Capital city lures more than $140m in foreign investment

Last year, Hà Nội led the nation in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, luring $8.45 billion.

Banks, fintech firms promote cashless payments during epidemic

To prevent the spread of coronavirus in Viêt Nam, customers are encouraged to adopt cashless payment methods.

Banks provide assistance to businesses affected by epidemic outbreak

In response to the State Bank of Việt Nam’s appeal, a number of credit institutions have announced plans to support businesses affected by the novel coronavirus epidemic.

VN stocks struggle to find growth momentum amid disease, expected lower earnings

Vietnamese shares are likely to struggle this week amid expectations of lower-than-expected first-quarter earnings reports and consistent coronavirus concerns.

Domestic consumption of farm produce needs to be promoted to offset exports reduction

Local authorities and businesses are making efforts to promote domestic consumption of agricultural products, which are piling up due to the impact of novel coronavirus outbreaks in China.

Improving access to resources critical for SME development

Access to resources was vital for the development of of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Work on US$55.4 million timber processing factory begins in Hà Tĩnh

The factory is expected to help expand production as well as satisfy domestic demand and export attracting supporting project in the Vũng Áng EZ and creating more jobs for local residents and paying more into the province’s state budget.

VN acts to improve labour productivity

Labour productivity is a decisive factor for the economy’s and every enterprise’s competitiveness and Việt Nam's is modest compared to other countries in ASEAN.

FPT Online completes targets in 2019

FPT Online Service Joint Stock Company reported sales of VNĐ621.5 billion (US$26.8 million) last year, up 13 per cent over 2018.

MPI gives scenarios for economic growth amid the impact of coronavirus

New applications enter ride-hailing market

The Vietnamese ride-hailing market has witnessed the entry of two new apps, Unicar and ZuumViet.

Hậu Giang focuses on sustainable agriculture development

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Hậu Giang will develop its agriculture towards improving added value and sustainable development, according to its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.