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PM approves programme to promote the development of supporting industry

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.

IT firm lists on HCM City stock market

Joint Stock Company for Telecoms and Informatics (code: ICT) listed nearly 32.2 million shares on the HCM Stock Exchange on January 15 at a reference price of VNĐ23,100 (US$0.99).

PM urges Trà Vinh to do everything to ensure growth

With its natural and geological advantages, the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Trà Vinh has the potential to become wealthy, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc told an investment conference held there on Wednesday (January 15).

Việt Nam proposes 14 initiatives for ASEAN 2020

Lương Hoàng Thái, director of the Multilateral Trade Policy Department under the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, speaks to Vietnam News Agency about Việt Nam's 14 initiatives for ASEAN 2020.

Việt Nam-China import-export turnover reaches $117 billion

The import-export turnover between Việt Nam and China set a new milestone when reaching nearly US$117 billion last year.

VN stocks rise but liquidity dries up

The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange gained only 0.06 per cent to close at 967.56 points.

VN cracks down on use of banned substance in fish food

Việt Nam will strengthen controls on Ethoxyquin in feed production for the fishery industry to ensure stability in seafood exports to the EU, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Việt Nam-China import-export turnover reaches $117 billion

The import-export turnover between Việt Nam and China set a new milestone when reaching nearly US$117 billion last year.

Vietnamese central bank invited to become BIS member

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has been invited to become a member of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the first expansion of the prestigious international financial institution's central bank membership base since 2011.

Việt Nam’s monetary policies do not create unfair gains in international trade: SBV

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) will be consistent in regulating monetary policies according to market developments, with no aim for an unfair competitive edge in international trade.

Fair offers specialties for Tết holiday

A variety of food and fruit from across the country are on display at the Spring Fair 2020 which kicked off on Tuesday at the Hà Nội International Exhibition Centre.

Discounts drive car sales in Viet Nam

Nearly 400,000 cars were sold in the Vietnamese market in 2019 thanks to valuable gift and discount programmes, which were launched at the beginning of the year, said the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).

Steel industry not likely to have the best of times in 2020

The Vietnamese steel industry is expected to face difficulties this year due to an increase in production capacity, falling demand and protectionist measures by countries to reduce imports, according to experts.