Rubber needs consistent quality

The uneven quality of rubber products from ‘Made in Viet Nam’ factories is why local rubber products are cheaper than those from other countries, according to an industry insider.

Việt Nam gains 6 more points in Business Climate Index

Việt Nam gained 84 points for the second quarter of 2018 in the Business Climate Index (BCI), up six points from the previous quarter, according to new data from the BCI survey released by the European Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam (EuroCham) on October 4.

Nafoods to develop organic fruit in Tây Ninh

On October 4, Nafoods Group JSC and the People’s Committee of Tây Ninh Province signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a complex of fruit trees and a factory to process fruit for export.

Dragon fruit prices hit rock bottom

The price of dragon fruit in the central province of Bình Thuận, the country’s largest producer of the crop, has fallen significantly in the last two weeks.

Local suppliers not up to scratch, Amcham Supplier Day 2018

A lack of competitive local suppliers causes foreign firms to look elsewhere for companies that can provide consistent and timely inputs needed to finalise production, a senior economist at the World Bank said yesterday at the AmCham Supplier Day 2018 held in HCM City.

SMEs urged to join value chains

Better supplier-buyer relations with multinationals located in Việt Nam would help small- and medium-sized enterprises gain access to electronics global value chains, experts have said.

Logistics firm Lalamove enters Hà Nội

 Hong Kong-based on-demand logistics company Lalamove on Wednesday officially announced its entry into Hà Nội, one year after it started operations in HCM City.

Viettel mobile internet fastest in VN

SpeedTest, the global leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, data and analysis, has rated Viettel the fastest mobile internet service provider in Việt Nam.

HCM City set for event on doing business in digital age

The use of digital platforms in Việt Nam and global trends, building a foundation for digital marketing, and attracting customers with digital advertising platforms are among the topics on the agenda of an event titled “Doing Practical Business in the Digital Age” to be held in HCM City next week.

Rubber machinery on show at HCMC expo

Advanced technologies, machinery and equipment in the plastics and rubber industry are on display at the Vietnam International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition that opened on October 4 in HCM City.

Rally continues on earnings hopes

Việt Nam’s benchmark VN-Index extended its rally for a third straight day, driven by banks and petroleum firms on third-quarter earnings prospects.

VN supports foreign investors

Việt Nam will maintain its policy of encouraging foreign investments and continuing to improving its investment environment to facilitate investors, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.

Long-delayed Khánh Hòa housing project investigated

The State Bank of Việt Nam’s branch in Khánh Hòa has asked credit institutions in the province to report on outstanding loans, payments and guarantees for real estate developer Hoàng Quân relating to its stagnant social housing project HQC.

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