Việt Nam business eyes the world

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ said that international economic integration would be the focus of economic restructuring in 2018, requiring breakthroughs in negotiation, signing of free-trade deals and improving the legal framework.

Single window launched for chemicals

The Ministry of Industry and Trade, on Thursday, in Hà Nội officially announced the opening of a single national window for imported chemical declaration.

VN-Index gains may not last

The VN-Index made gains for the fourth straight day on strong capital inflow, but analysts warn of a possible profit-taking correction today.

SeABank in top 100 list of trusted products

The Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABankis in the top 100 list of products and services vying for the title of the most trusted savings product in Việt Nam.

Habeco eyes $365m revenue in 2018

To this end, the company plans to draw up appropriate measures to balance production and consumption and avoid inventory, besides improving the quality of its products and developing new products.

Complast plastics exhibition opens in HCM City

Hundreds of new plastic products and the latest equipment and machines are on display at the 3rd international complete plastics exhibition (Complast Vietnam 2018), which will be held from January 10-12 in HCM City.

EVNGENCO2 to launch IPO in June

The Power Generation Corporation 2 (EVNGENCO2) is taking necessary steps to conduct its initial public offering (IPO) in June, according to newly-appointed director general Trương Hoàng Vũ. 

EIB a partner in meeting global challenges

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will begin disbursing US$164 million in capital for urban railway constructions in Hà Nội and HCM City as part of efforts to cement the Việt Nam-EU partnership. EIB Vice President Jonathan Taylor speaks to Việt Nam News about the bank’s involvement in the country’s infrastructure development and future co-operation potentials.

New players to re-shape pharma sector

Việt Nam’s pharmaceutical retail industry is forecast to see significant competition in 2018, with the entry of new players with strong financial capacity and experience in distribution.

Record export of VN fruits in 2017

Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports reached a record $3.5 billion for year-on-year growth of 43.02 per cent, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Banks cut interest on priority sector loans

Following the Government’s instruction to support domestic production and businesses, the Bank for Foreign Trade of Việt Nam (Vietcombank) on January 10 announced a cut in lending interest rates for enterprises operating in prioritised sectors.

Ministry assures E5 bio-fuel meets int’l standards

The quality of E5 bio fuel in Việt Nam is ensured and meets international standards. All features, capacity and fuel consumption remain the same, and in some criteria E5 is better than RON 92, officials said.

VN Index rises for third day

Vietnamese shares finished Wednesday on a mixed note, hit by strong profit-taking. Energy shares continued to benefit from rising oil prices.

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