Share rally narrows in afternoon trade
Vietnamese markets had a good start on Monday thanks to the performance of large-cap stocks but momentum narrowed in the afternoon.
Int'l agricultural fertilisers and plant protection product expo opens in HCM City
A wide range of fertilisers, agricultural machinery, packaging equipment, pesticides and and other products are on display at the third international exhibition for the fertilizer and pesticide industry at an expo that opened in HCM City today (June 11).
Most adults to have bank accounts by 2030
The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) must take action to ensure 90 per cent of the Vietnamese population over the age of 15 have bank accounts by 2030.
Việt Nam to shape growth strategy for next decade
Việt Nam would have to push ahead with bold reforms in institutions, human resources, infrastructure and innovation for better quality growth in the next ten years.
Regulations block Vietnamese start-up businesses
The regulatory framework was still the biggest challenge for the Vietnamese start-up community, speakers said at a summit on Monday.
Equitisation moves at a snail's pace in May
Only three state-owned enterprises got the nod from the State authority for their equitisation plan in May, lifting the total number of companies to have plans approved in the first five months of the year to 30, the Ministry of Finance revealed.
CIC launches portal for borrowers
The National Credit Information Centre of Việt Nam (CIC) and the State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) officially launched a portal connecting borrowers and credit institutions last week.
Mitsui raises Minh Phú Seafood stake to 35 per cent
MPM Investments Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Japan’s Mitsui & Co Ltd, has acquired 60 million shares in Minh Phú Seafood Joint Stock Company (MPC) to raise its stake in the Vietnamese shrimp processor to 35.1 per cent.
Work starts on VinSmart phone factory
Việt Nam's major real estate, tech and retail conglomerate Vingroup JSC (Vingroup) started construction on its smart phone factory in Hà Nội on Monday.
Deposit interest rates jump as banks compete with strengthening greenback
Việt Capital Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VietcapitalBank) offers the highest deposit interest rate of any bank: 8.6 per cent.
VN stocks forecast to move forward
Securities companies are betting Vietnamese shares may expand growth this week as the domestic market could benefit from positive macro-economic signals.
Cross-ownership in the banking system almost resolved
Cross-ownership in the country’s banking system had almost been eliminated, a recent report by the State Bank of Việt Nam showed.
Korean investors eye investment in renewable energy
Korean investors are keen to invest in renewable energy due to its potential and the incentives that Việt Nam has offered to foreign investors, an HSBC official has said.
Policy key to boosting Việt Nam’s digital economy, say experts
In 2018, the country’s e-commerce growth reached 30 per cent, marking total retail revenue of US$8 billion. This figure is expected to reach $13-15 billion by 2020.
VN to lift Cross-border Trade Transaction index
Việt Nam plans to raise the cross-border trade transaction index by 3-5 places this year compared to 2018.
State auditors need power to fight violations
The State audit must be given more power to improve the management of State assets, National Assembly deputies said on Friday.
MoC: rules for condotels, officetels coming this year
Many businesses in the country have invested in these property products, despite the lack of a specific legal framework for condotels, officetels and resort villas.
Convenience retail channel hits record growth rates
As consumer demand for convenience soars across Southeast Asia, convenience retail channels are experiencing record growth rates and higher rates than any other retail channel, according to a new study by global measurement company, Nielsen.
Banks face big capital burden despite dividend plan
A plan to allow large Vietnamese State-owned commercial banks to pay dividends in shares or retain dividends would help them accumulate capital and meet regulatory minimum capital thresholds, Fitch Ratings said on Friday.
Việt Nam economy to grow at 6.7%: report
The Vietnamese economy is expected to grow at around 6.7 per cent this year, the fastest rate in South East Asia, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales’ recent Economic Insight: South East Asia report.
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