Việt Nam News

HCM City has achieved positive results in the implementation of its collective economic model, with an increase in the number of co-operatives and their quality, according to its People’s Committee.

The Asian Development Bank forecasts a moderate deceleration for Việt Nam’s growth this year and next, but says Việt Nam is still a standout in Asia with stable development thanks to resilient domestic demand and sustained inflows of foreign direct investment

Ten Vietnamese companies are showcasing their products at WorldFood Moscow 2019, one of Russia's leading food and drink expos, which opened in Moscow on Monday.

A circular on "Made in Vietnam" products is expected to help businesses avoid accusations of fraud, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Quốc Khánh at a conference in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

Vietnam Electricity's (EVN) long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating stands at 'BB' with a positive outlook, according to Fitch Ratings.

Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Co (Vietjet) was recognised as one of the top 10 outstanding corporate governance companies on the Vietnamese stock exchange in 2019 during an awards ceremony in the capital on Monday. 

The Indian corporate sector has a growing interest in investing in and doing business with Việt Nam. They are investing in many sectors, including solar energy.

According to experts, national energy transition process requires comprehensive and synchronised policies. Đỗ Đức Quân, Vice Director General of the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, speaks to Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Linh Anh about how to promote efficient and sustainable energy transition in Việt Nam.

Quảng Trị Province and its solar energy investors have been waiting for the Government’s new pricing decision.

Many businesses and investors are waiting for the Government’s decision on the feed-in tariff (FiT) rate for solar power projects nationwide, which is expected to be released this month, to set up long-term investments in solar power projects in Việt Nam.

This month saw the inauguration of the largest solar power plant in Southeast Asia, Dầu Tiếng in Tây Ninh Province, by Dầu Tiếng Energy JSC and Thailand’s B.Grimm Power Public Company limited.

Solar energy, especially photovoltaics (PV), is developing fast globally, driven by technological advancements and the falling cost of solar cells and modules.

Lê Đình Vũ, the owner of Minh Vũ home decor store in HCM City’s Thủ Đức District, spent nearly VNĐ50 million (US$2,155) on installing solar panels on his newly-built house’s roof.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc emphasised the need to facilitate the development of the mechanical engineering industry while addressing a conference in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

The VN-Index had a technical recovery on Tuesday as investors were still doubtful about the market’s short-term prospects

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) with Việt Nam’s Government Office and the Ministry of Planning and Investment kicked off the USAID Linkages for Small and Medium Enterprises project today in Hà Nội.

The Việt Nam Trade Office in Australia has sent a warning to enterprises about a packaging mistake on longan exported to Australia after the first batch was stopped at customs.

Vinh Thanh Investment Joint Stock Company, a member of Spain’s PSH Group, has held the ground breaking ceremony for the Huế Amusement and Beach Park in the central province of Thừa Thiên Huế.