Hà Nội steps up smart city development

The Vietnamese capital is speeding up efforts to become a smart city that offers convenience, safety and comfort to every citizen, applying key technologies of the fourth industrial revolution, said the municipal People’s Committee Chairman Nguyễn Đức Chung.

VN stocks rise despite trade war

Vietnamese shares recovered on Tuesday, driven by large-cap stocks despite further complications in US and China trade relations.

HSC reveals PVS's falling revenue

PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PVS) will record revenue and post-tax profits of VNĐ14.7 trillion and VNĐ736 in 2018, down 12 per cent and 8 per cent year-on-year, respectively.

US proposes maintaining VN eligibility to export catfish

 The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) under the United States Department of Agriculture has proposed continuing Việt Nam’s eligibility to export Siluriformes fish, commonly known as catfish, and fish products to the United States.

Dreams can change the world, says Vietjet CEO

It is not technology but dreams that can change the world, said President and CEO of Vietjet Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo as she addressed attendees of the recent World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 in the capital.

HDBank among best firms to work for

HDBank has been recognised as one of the best companies to work for in Việt Nam by HR Asia magazine, a publication for human resource professionals in Asia.

HCMC moves annual conference

A buyer-seller conference to link businesses in HCM City and those in other cities and provinces will be held in Bến Tre Province from November 23 to 25.

Legal framework needed for virtual world

The legal framework in Việt Nam on the management and handling of virtual currency and property (coding) has still been primitive. Many legal issues related to this field should be further studied, said Lê Thành Long, Minister of Justice.

Lotte Mart helps Operation Smile

Free surgeries for children with facial deformities are being provided at the HCM City Medical University Hospital starting on Monday under Operation Smile. The project is funded by sponsors, including Lotte Mart, which has donated VNĐ200 million (US$8,594) to the programme.

VN and South Korea discuss tax policies

Simplified tax and customs procedures would attract more foreign investors to Việt Nam, said South Korean Ambassador Kim Do-huyn at a conference in Hà Nội on September 17.

 

Shares correct after six-day gain

Vietnamese shares declined on Monday after rising for six consecutive sessions, as large-cap stocks underperformed as investors made sales in pursuit of short-term profits.

August car imports up

Vietnamese businesses imported nearly 10,000 completely built cars in August, up 50 per cent compared with the previous month, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

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