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Việt Nam speeds up electricity market reforms, eco-industrial park development

Việt Nam accelerates process to put EU trade deal into operation

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on Thursday said the country has been aggressively preparing for the approval process.

Việt Nam Food Association demands priority clearance for rice stuck at ports

The Việt Nam Food Association has petitioned authorities to prioritise customs clearance of consignments of rice exports stuck at ports.

Pork price must be stabilised: MoIT

On Thursday, live hog prices at farms increased by VNĐ2,000-7,000 per kilo to VNĐ88,000-92,000 in the north.

Việt Nam, China discuss ways to boost agriculture trade

Việt Nam’s farming, forestry and fishery export trade with China fell about 7 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year to US$2.2 billion due to the virus.

Aviation policies fair and equal for all airlines, says transport ministry

The Ministry of Transport said it did not assign the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to study a protection policy dedicated to Vietnam Airlines, which recently reported a loss of VNĐ20 trillion due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Firms demand tax incentives to fight economic downturn

Capital city-based businesses on Thursday asked for specific tax policies from local authorities as they struggle with the economic downtrend caused by COVID-19.

PM allows exports of medical face masks

These products could only be exported to countries that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, Phúc asked.

MoF proposes tax exemption

The Ministry of Finance recently has added non-woven fabrics, which are used to produce protective clothing, into the list of import tax exemption.

VN shares struggle to stay positive

Local shares were buoyed on Thursday amid stronger profit-taking as investors targeted profits from market rallies.

Hà Nội halts $4 million tourism promotion package on CNN

Hà Nội has halted the 2019-24 tourism promotion package worth US$4 million with the US Cable News Network (CNN) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietjet ensures operation on several domestic routes

From this Thursday, the airline increases the frequency of return flights between Hà Nội and HCM City to two flights per day while providing one return flight per day between Hà Nội and Đà Nẵng and one return flight per day between HCM City and Đà Nẵng.

TopCV receives US$424,000 investment

The recruitment platform TopCV has received nearly VNĐ10 billion (US$424,000) investment from NextTech Group through the group’s start-up fund Next100.

Việt Nam to stop exporting COVID-19 treatment medicines from April 16

The Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV) required all local drug manufacturing, exporting and importing firms to suspend the export of drugs used in the treatment of COVID-19 from April 16.

State Treasury raises $21.3 million from G-bonds

The State Treasury mobilised VNĐ500 billion (US$21.27 million) through a Government bond auction on the Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX) on April 15.

Vietnamese airlines increase domestic flights among major cities

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam on Wednesday allowed airlines to increase the frequency of domestic flights among Hà Nội, Đà Nẵng and HCM City from April 16.

Lạng Sơn proposes temporary halt to goods transport at Tân Thanh border gate

The People's Committee of Lạng Sơn Province has sent to the Prime Minister a proposal that Tân Thanh Border gate temporarily stop receiving trucks transporting exported goods to China for 15 days from April 16.

Wood processing and export firms need to adapt during pandemic

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had negative impacts on the domestic wooden processing industry, but this is also an opportunity for timber enterprises to review their production and business methods maintain stability at present and drive for sustainable development in the future.

Social enterprises need specific Gov't support policies

As many as 59 per cent of social enterprises will stop support for disadvantaged group to ensure its business for survival if the global COVID-19 pandemic last until September this year, according to a survey.

Vietnamese stocks rise for third day

Vietnamese shares extended gains for the third day in a row on Wednesday, driven by financial-banking, retail, rubber and plastic companies.

Đồng Tháp helps fish exporters amid lower demand during COVID-19

Đồng Tháp Province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is working with the Department of Industry and Trade to help fishery businesses enter countries that have signed free trade agreements with Viet Nam as demand has fallen due to COVID-19.