Forum pushes ’fourth revolution’

Vietnamese enterprises should actively apply the latest forms of automation and data exchange, known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Revolutions 4.0), for production and business as well as corporate governance to promote sustainable development and world integration.

VN stocks fall on low confidence

Vietnamese shares declined on Thursday as investors showed little confidence amid the current volatility of the global markets and the sharp fall in crude prices.

VN talks trade promotion in tough markets

Trade promotion in Việt Nam is facing many difficulties as many importers, such as the US, China, Japan and the European Union, were now protecting their own farm production.

Foreign reserves at record $57b

State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) continues to build up its foreign exchange reserves to cushion external shocks, raising the fund to more than US$57 billion till February 6.

VN paper imports up last year

Việt Nam imported US$682.1 million worth of paper products last year, a year-on-year increase of 10.86 per cent, reported the Việt Nam General Department of Customs.

HAG and its agribusiness unit face probable delisting

The HCM Stock Exchange has warned Hoàng Anh Gia Lai JSC (HAG) and its agribusiness arm, Hoàng Anh Gia Lai Agricultural JSC (HNG), of probable delisting if they fail to submit the financial statements for 2017.

VNPT helps Directorate of Fisheries improve management

The Directorate of Fisheries (DoF) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has signed a cooperation agreement with Việt Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) for applying information technology (IT) in fishery resource management.

VinFast opens technical training centre

VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited has launched a Training Centre for Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering in Đình Vũ-Cát Hải Economic Zone in the northern port city of Hải Phòng.

Real Estate Association urges real estate firms to list

The HCM City Real Estate Association (HoREA) has recommended real estate companies transform themselves into publicly listed joint-stock businesses so they are able to seek greater funding to improve business performances in 2018.

VN insurance benefits from foreigners

The participation of foreign investors in Việt Nam’s insurance market will develop the market while enriching domestic insurers with experience and governance.

Gov’t tightens diplomatic car imports

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ has asked ministries to strengthen the management of temporary import of cars of individuals who enjoy privileges and tax exemptions in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam to produce hot rolled steel this year

Việt Nam’s steel industry will be able to produce enough hot-rolled steel in 2018 to meet local demand. Before, the nation had to import millions of tonnes of hot-rolled steel products every year.

Trade counsellors a vital bridge: PM

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has urged trade counsellors to assist domestic businesses by providing information about foreign markets, promoting trade and investment activities, and increasing sales of Vietnamese products abroad. 

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