Fee hikes threaten cashless plan

Recent surges in transactions and withdrawl fees at a number of commercial banks had seemingly gone against the State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) initial policy roadmap for a seamlessly cashless society.

Garments gain 2nd-largest export value

The textiles and garment industry gained the second-largest export value in the first four months of this year, after the export value of phones and their components, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Thai firms eye business opportunities

More than 210 Thai enterprises are showcasing their products and services at the Top Thai Brands expo which opened yesterday (May 10) in HCM City.

Lack of positive news hits market

Vietnamese shares tumbled on Thursday as a lack of supportive business information dampened investor confidence in the market’s short-term growth potential.

CPTPP likely to increase garment exports to Australia

Việt Nam’s turnover from textiles and garment exports to Australia is predicted to reach a double-digit growth after the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

ENTECH Vietnam 2018 kicks off in HCM City

The 10th International Environment and Energy Technology Exhibition (ENTECH Vietnam 2018) kicked off at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on May 9.

Vietnam Medi-Pharm 2018 attracts 430 firms

Around 430 firms from 30 countries and territories are displaying their best at the 25th Vietnam International Exhibitions on Products, Equipment, Supplies for Pharmaceutical, Medical, Hospital and Rehabilitation – Vietnam Medi-Pharm 2018 which opened in Hà Nội on May 9.

Cuba seeks tourism investment

Tourism co-operation between Việt Nam and Cuba has great potential, delegates heard at a seminar in HCM City yesterday.

Changing face of VN hospitality

The fast-changing hospitality industry is offering many opportunities for developers to expand the number of rooms and market their properties to future new categories of guests like millennials, according to hospitality experts.

 

Organic product market expects higher growth

Food safety is one of the biggest concerns in Việt Nam. A Việt Nam News reporter Vu Hoa talks with experts in the sector about potential and challenges for the organic sector in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam-Korea FTA gives boost to two-way trade

The Việt Nam-Korea Free Trade Agreement (VKFTA), which took effect on December 20, 2015, has played an important role in attracting investments from the South Korea to Việt Nam and helping the Southeast Asian nation integrate deeper into the regional economy.

PM urges speeding up Metro project

Vietnamese Prime Minister has assigned the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to coordinate with the Ministry of Finance and relevant agencies to direct the People’s Committee of Hà Nội to increase funds for the metro line No 2 project, ensuring that they follow regulations.

Seminar to discuss opportunities for VN safe farm produce, foods

Innovative solutions to develop local and foreign markets for Vietnamese safe farm produce and foods and commercialising Việt Nam’s regional specialities based on geographical indications are among the topics to be discussed at a seminar in Hà Nội on May 10.

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