Government raises US$61.5mn from SOE divestment

The Government raised more than VNĐ1.39 trillion (US$61.5 million) by divesting its stake in State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the first quarter of this year, according to the Ministry of Finance.

HCM City fire hurts condo market

The deadly fire that occurred at the Carina Plaza tower in HCM City on March 23 is likely to set back the apartment market but only for a short period, experts forecast.

Russian firms network in HCMC

The Russian Export Centre yesterday held a networking event in HCM City to enable Vietnamese and Russian business executives to meet each other and improve the business relationship between the two countries.

First quarter growth strong, but uncertainty looms

Results from the first quarter show Việt Nam’s economy maintains an impressive growth momentum, though the country’s 2018 development model will differ from past occurrences as the rest of the year will experience lower growth rates than the first three months’.

Property Awards 2018 to boost transparency

The first Việt Nam Property Awards 2018 is expected to create new development trends in the property market, says Đặng Hùng Võ, former deputy minister of Natural Resources and Environment.

Export of Vietnamese rambutan to New Zealand announced

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)’s Plant Protection Department in collaboration with New Zealand Embassy in Việt Nam announced the export of Vietnamese rambutan to New Zealand in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

FPT Telecom to pay 50% stock dividend

FPT Telecom Joint Stock Company will pay shareholders stock dividend at the rate of 50 per cent for 2017’s business result, the company announced.

Renewable energy projects up in 10 months

An average of nine projects in power generation and distribution were registered every month since June 2017, according to the Việt Nam Renewable Energy Report 2018.

New Zealand welcomes VN rambutan

Việt Nam are set to begin exporting rambutans to New Zealand after seven years of trade negotiations between the two countries.

$3.5b needed for expansion of Nội Bài airport

The Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV) has said that it will need close to VNĐ80 trillion (US$3.5 billion) for the proposed expansion project of Nội Bài International Airport. The expansion project is being carried out in order to brace against overloading that is expected in just a few years.

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