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MoF proposes aviation, maritime fee exemptions through 2026 to ease cost pressures

Halal food exports offer Việt Nam big opportunity

Halal food is a promising export product for Vietnamese companies to pursue though they may face challenges.

Electricity sector needs accountability and transparency

Việt Nam raised its retail electricity prices in March after nearly two years without change, but this decision has received mixed responses from the public. Debates on the grounds for the price hike, transparency in tariff calculation and the change's impact on the whole economy have been taken up on the floor of the National Assembly’s hearings in recent days.

MoIT imposes temporary anti-dumping duties on Chinese products

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced temporary anti-dumping duties on aluminum products originating from 17 Chinese producers.

Smuggled sugar a barrier to ATIGA implementation

Sugar firms have asked authorities to properly analyse the implications of the implementation of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) on farmers, workers and enterprises.

Rubber exports see little change in first five months

Việt Nam earned US$662 million from rubber exports in the first five months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 2.4 per cent, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Slow equitisation prevents VEAM listing

The country’s largest engine and machinery producer VEAM has not been able to list on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) due to sluggish equitisation.

Japanese firm acquires 17 per cent of Fecon

Raito Kogyo Group from Japan has become a strategic partner of Fecon Corporation (FCN) after buying 19.5 million shares, equal to a 17.13 per cent stake.

Trade war fears darken VN stocks

Growing tension between the US and China continued to cast a shadow over Vietnamese shares on Monday, sending the benchmark VN-Index below the 950-point mark.

Apparel maker Vinatex promotes trade in Canada

General Director of the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) Lê Tiến Trường has said Vinatex will promote trade in Canada to tap opportunities brought by the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

May’s new order growth of Việt Nam’s manufacturing fastest in year-to-date

Việt Nam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted 52.0 in May, down marginally from 52.5 in April but still representing an improvement in business conditions in the Vietnamese manufacturing sector.

Vinalines buys backs 75% stake in central port

State-owned Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) has paid VNĐ415 billion (US$17.8 million) to reacquire a 75 per cent stake in Quy Nhơn Port JSC, which it had sold illegally to Hợp Thành Investment & Mineral JSC without the Government’s approval.

Petrol prices drop in latest review

The retail prices of oil and petrol were adjusted down from 3pm last Saturday following a decision by the ministries of Finance, and Industry and Trade.

Trade war fears likely to dampen market performance this week

Rising fears about the US-China trade war are forecast to continue to drag down market sentiment and dampen investor confidence.

Agriculture sector gains trade surplus of $3.3 billion in five months

The agriculture sector gained a trade surplus of US$3.3 billion in the first five months of this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Six firms to have listings cancelled in June

Six companies will have their listings on the Hà Nội Stock Exchange cancelled in June.

Vinamilk to pay third round dividend

The Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) will pay VNĐ2.6 trillion (US$112.3 million) for the remainder of the 2018 dividend payout on June 26.

VNDS to sell covered warrants for two stocks

VNDirect Securities Corporation (VNDS) will issue covered warrants that underline shares of Mobile World Investment Corporation (HoSE: MWG) and FPT Corporation (HoSE: FPT) on June 10.

Sơn La mangoes exported to demanding markets

Mangoes grown in Yên Châu District, the northern province of Sơn La, began being exported to the US, UK, Australian and Chinese markets on Saturday.

Viettel should be in world's top 10 telecom firms by 2025: PM

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has said he wants the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) to strive to become one of the world’s 10 biggest telecommunications firms by 2025.

Việt Nam's industrial production rises 9.4 per cent in five months

Việt Nam’s industrial production index (IIP) rose 9.4 per cent in the first five months of 2019, driven by growth in the processing and manufacturing industry, power production and distribution, and water supply and waste treatment, data from the General Statistics Office (GSO) showed.