Change could be on the way for Grab

A draft decree recently submitted by the Ministry of Transport to the Government includes managing cars booked via ride-hailing applications in the same way as taxis are currently regulated, aiming to create an even playing field between traditional taxi firms and apps like Grab.

Vietnamese duck meat to be shipped abroad

Mavin Group, a joint food venture between Australia and Việt Nam, is aiming to export Vietnamese duck meat in the future to meet increasing demand for the product.

HCMC developers seek greener pastures

Many property developers in HCM City are moving to neighbouring provinces and cities and even as far away as the central region as city authorities are issuing fewer licences and legal procedures elsewhere are simpler.

Derivatives fees repel investors

Trading liquidity on the derivatives market has fallen for the last five sessions after the new trading fees came into effect on February 15 (last Friday).

VN wants to boost trade ties with Argentina

Việt Nam wants to further cooperation in trade and investment with Argentina as the untapped potential between the two countries remained significant, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam said at the Việt Nam-Argentina Business Forum in Hà Nội on Thursday.

Quality, tech help VN products go global

Nguyễn Mạnh Dũng, CEO of Namilux, one of the leading gas stove manufacturers in Việt Nam, said his company tied up with a Japanese partner and has adopted Japanese standards in its production for nearly 20 years.

Việt Nam’s economic freedom up 2.2 points: Heritage Foundation index

Việt Nam’s economic freedom score is 55.3, making its economy the 128th freest in the 2019 Index. Its overall score has increased by 2.2 points, with a sharp increase in fiscal health and higher scores for investment freedom, according to the Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom.

Kookmin Bank opens first branch in Hà Nội

Kookmin Bank (under Korean KB Group) opened its first branch in Hà Nội on the 25th floor of Landmark72 building on February 20 after having received approval from the State Bank of Việt Nam.

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