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New decree tightens oversight of Vietnamese firms investing abroad

Shares slide on selling pressure

Shares declined on Wednesday morning as large-caps were hit by selling pressure.

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.

Asia Pacific's biggest Industry 4.0 opens in Singapore, focusing on solutions

Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacifc (ITAP) 2019, the biggest Industry 4.0 event in the region, opened its door at the Singapore Expo on Tuesday with participation of about 350 exhibitors from more than 30 countries.

Mega project invites domestic investors to bid

The mega infrastructure project North-South Expressway has started inviting domestic enterprises to apply for bidding, a month after the Ministry of Transport ruled foreign companies ineligible to participate in the project.

Việt Nam, RoK agree to boost co-operation in energy, industry, trade

The RoK will continue to support Vietnamese textile producers in improving their digital design capacity.

Automobile industry needs special policies to raise competition

Việt Nam needs to issue special policies for the automobile industry to catch up with other countries in the ASEAN region, said experts at a conference held in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

Seminar discusses ways to add value to farm produce

Improving production technologies, designs and packaging are among the important factors that could add value to Vietnamese farm produce, businesses have said.

Industry white paper recommends focus on R&D, efficiency to improve value

In spite of strong growth over the last decade, Việt Nam’s industrial sector must start investing in R&D, finding ways to improve manufacturing efficiency and transforming into one capable of producing high-value-added products.

Thai Airways may stop direct flights to four SE Asian countries

Thai national flag carrier Thai Airways International is considering stopping direct routes between its capital Bangkok and Việt Nam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, according to Sumeth Damrongchaitham, president of the airline.

Tax liability reaches US$3.9 billion with nearly half being uncollectable

More than 771,400 tax payers had left their offices registered to the tax agency, owing more than VNĐ24 trillion worth of late taxes to the State.

Việt Nam, Mexico to boost agriculture and seafood co-operation

Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) vice chairman Đào Duy Khương said Việt Nam considers Mexico an important partner.

Capital city hosts Vietfood & Beverage - Propack 2019

Covering a total area of 4,500sq.m, the upcoming expo will showcase agro-forestry-fisheries products, processed foods, nutritional food, supplements, food additives, beverages and pharmaceutical ingredients.

Shares advance on banking stocks

Domestic shares gained on Tuesday, aided by the rally of banking stocks and other individual large-caps.

PM welcomes SoftBank’s investment in Việt Nam

PM Phúc, who has been in Japan to attend the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito, hosted a reception for SoftBank Group Corp’s Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Mr Jeff to open 30 franchise stores in Viet Nam this year

Spanish laundry services start-up Mr Jeff has announced plans to license 30 franchisees this year with the first 15 to open in major cities and provinces like Ha Noi, HCM City, Hai Phong, Da Nang, and An Giang.

Việt Nam’s first batch of milk exported to China

Việt Nam has exported its first shipment of milk to China to establish itself in the second largest milk consumption market in the world.

Vietjet offers millions of discounted tickets in all flight network

“Vietjet's promotions aim to bring more flying opportunities for domestic residents and international travelers," the airline's vice president Nguyễn Thanh Sơn said.

Vietnamese fashion brands to be showcased at int’l fair

The hottest fashion products and designs from exhibitors and rising designers from Việt Nam will be on display at Hong Kong's largest one-stop sourcing fashion show to be held from October 27-30.

Shopee says to engage more with customers as 11.11 Big Sale returns

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will make online shopping more engaging and social for everyone in the region, Chris Feng, its CEO, said.