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VN needs national standards for real estate brokerage

Car imports skyrocket in first half of 2019

Việt Nam imported 75,437 assembled cars in the first six months of 2019, six times more than in the same period last year, according to the General Department of Việt Nam Customs.

Vietstar Airlines licensed to operate

Vietstar Airlines officially became the first multirole aviation enterprise to receive an Air Operator Certificate for the operation of commercial jets in Việt Nam.

HCM City industrial production slows down

HCM City’s industrial production grew by 7 per cent in the first half of the year, almost exactly the same as a year ago, according to the city Department of Industry and Trade.

Foreign investors can take advantage of Việt Nam's trade deals

Foreign investors have been encouraged to take advantage of the double benefits Việt Nam is offering through its commitments in the many trade pacts signed with other countries.

State-owned blue chips not suitable for covered warrant trading

Securities companies participating in the new covered warrant market may find it less attractive to trade covered warrants of large-cap State-owned companies due to their low free-floating ratios.

VN needs to extend further visa exemption policy for tourists

Việt Nam should extend further visa exemption policy for foreign tourists to attract more foreign visitors coming back, according to experts.

Việt Nam could face power shortage

Việt Nam could face an electricity shortage of 6.6 billion kWh in 2021 and 11.8 billion kWh in 2022. The shortage could increase to 15 billion kWh in 2023, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

HCM City eyes public-private partnership to bridge resource gap

Public – private partnership (PPP) is the best mode of investment for HCM City’s socio-economic development, city authorities have said.

Selling pressure sends stocks down

Selling pressure increased at the end of Monday’s session, affecting market sentiment and creating a big variation in large-cap prices.

Korean firms to expand investment in electricity in Việt Nam

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Consulate General recently revealed the country’s businesses plan to increase investment in Việt Nam, especially in the manufacturing of electronic equipment and developing smart grids.

East Rift Valley enters Singapore, Malaysia; New South New Direction of Revenue

VN surpasses Hong Kong in port throughput

Việt Nam’s container throughput surpassed Hong Kong’s in the first half of this year, possibly in part due to trade diversion amid the trade war between China and the US, reported the Chinese news site Caixin Global.

Vietnam Airlines launches Đà Nẵng - Busan flight

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on Sunday launched a new route between the central city of Đà Nẵng and Busan city, connecting Việt Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

MoF proposes tax cut for small firms

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is proposing a regulation that exempts micro and small enterprises from corporate income tax for two years after they have sufficient income subject to taxation.

Vietjet gets green light for Hà Nội-New Delhi route

Budget carrier Vietjet has received approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) to conduct flights between the capital city of Hà Nội and India’s New Delhi.

Authorities want banks to give up corporate bond addiction

The Hà Nội Stock Exchange said that Nha Trang Bay Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company successfully issued private corporate bonds worth VNĐ650 billion (US$28.2 million), all of it to the Việt Nam Maritime Bank.

Domestic industry needs technology transfer

Vietnamese enterprises need more opportunities to get technology transfers from foreign investment activities and join ventures with foreign partners for sustainable development of the domestic industry.

Aviation sector growth slows

A CAAV report on aviation service quality in the first half of this year found that aviation sector, including local and international airlines, transported 38.5 million passengers, up 9.4 per cent year-on-year.

HCM City firms’ exports increase by 9.2 per cent

Exports by HCM City-based enterprises in the first six months of the year topped US$19.6 billion, a 9.2 per cent increase year-on-year, according to the city People’s Committee.

Promoting renewable energy an urgent requirement: Experts

Along with its rapid economic growth, Việt Nam’s electricity demand is also increasing strongly, at around 10 per cent a year, causing huge pressure on the energy sector, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.