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New decree tightens oversight of Vietnamese firms investing abroad

VPBank buys back 50 million shares

Việt Nam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) has purchased back 50 million shares, according to the the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE).

Viet Nam attracts investors in the face of economic uncertainty

Despite the slowdown in global deal making due to ongoing worldwide economic uncertainty, Việt Nam remains active in M&A in 2020, according to a new report by Baker McKenzie.

Europe firms may purchase 49% in local banks

Under existing regulations, the maximum rate of foreign ownership cap in a commercial bank is set at 30 per cent.

Việt Nam set to be among top ten remittance receivers in 2019

Việt Nam was expected to remain one of the top ten remittance receivers in 2019, according to the latest edition of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief released recently.

Hà Nội to host tourism summit in December

The 2019 Việt Nam Travel and Tourism Summit will be held for the second time in Hà Nội on December 9 under the theme: “For Vietnamese Tourism To Really Take Off”.

HanoiTex 2019 opens

With 179 businesses from 15 countries and territories, the latest technology in the field of textile and garment is on display.

Sacombank opens branch in Nam Định

Sacombank opened a branch in Nam Định on October 23 to offer modern banking products and services to individual and corporate customers in the northern city.

State should hold 100 per cent stake at post-merger stock exchange

The State should hold 100 per cent capital at the Việt Nam stock exchange, expected to be merged from the two current bourses under the revised draft Law on Securities, an official said.

Vietnam Motor Show opens in HCM City

The latest models and advanced technologies from 15 Vietnamese and foreign auto brands are on display at the 2019 Vietnam Motor Show which opened on Wednesday in HCM City.

Gemadept to pay $19.12 million in dividends

Last year Gemadept‘s revenue fell by 32 per cent at VNĐ2.7 trillion ($116.3 million).

Hà Nội People's Committee divests from Haneco

The total 1,130,710 shares, accounting for 97.56 per cent of the company's charter capital, will be offered at an initial price of VNĐ 11,900 ($0.51) each.

ABBANK reports $36.97 million profit in first nine months

An Bình Commercial Joint Stock Bank has reported a pre-tax profit of VNĐ856 billion (US$36.97 million) for the first nine months of the year, a 30 per cent increase over the same period last year.

Customs to work extra hours to clear truck jam at border

Since May last year, China has imposed much stricter import regulations on fruit from Thailand and Việt Nam, asking for prior clearance papers from sanitary control agencies as well as certificates of origin.

Large-caps buoy VN shares amid disappointing earnings

The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange inched up 0.06 per cent to close at 987.79 points.

Vietnam Airlines and VNPT ink co-operation agreement

Vietnam Airlines will supply aviation transport services with special preferences for workers and officials of VNPT.

BSA launches 'Clean Up to the Countdown' campaign

CEOs in Viet Nam should continue to make serious efforts to eliminate unauthorised software used at their companies, a spokesperson for the BSA|The Software Alliance (BSA) has said.

Vietnam Airlines adds Dreamliners to 100-strong fleet

Vietnam Airlines has purchased two new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners to increase its fleet to 100.

Việt Nam set to be among top ten remittance receivers in 2019

Việt Nam was expected to remain one of the top ten remittance receivers in 2019, according to the latest edition of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief released recently.

DOC announces review on anti-dumping duties on frozen tra fish fillets from Việt Nam

The Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam reported that the US Department of Commerce (DOC) has lowered anti-dumping duties on frozen tra fish (pangasius) fillets from Việt Nam in the 15th period of review (POR15).