Local SMEs still thirsty for capital

Despite policies to support businesses and banks, and a programme to connect them, many banks in HCM City still find it difficult to lend to businesses, who in turn find it hard to borrow, a forum heard on Wednesday.

Improve policy framework to promote consumer finance

Consumer finance has significant room for growth in Việt Nam, however it is essential to improve the policy framework to ensure efficiency, transparency and sound operation of the financial system and the whole economy, heard a conference in Hà Nội on Thursday.

 

VN names 50 top IT enterprises

The Vietnam Software Association (VINASA) published the 2017 list of Việt Nam’s 50 leading information technology (IT) enterprises on Thursday, as part of a national effort to promote and encourage co-operation between local IT enterprises and potential partners.

Việt Nam earned US$154.3 billion from exports

The country’s total import-export turnover in the first nine months of the year reached more than US$308.3 billion, posting a 21.3 per cent year-on-year increase, according to the General Department of Customs.

Senior financial officials to review priorities

Senior financial officials of the 21 APEC member economies and their external partners including international financial institutions gathered in Hội An on Thursday to review co-operation progress on four priorities through the year.

VN-Index gains slow on uncertainty

Shares struggled to rise on the HCM Stock Exchange on Thursday as investor sentiment turned negative on the current market trading condition.

Vietfood Beverage-Propack expo to open in HN

As many as 200 enterprises will participate in the 2017 Vietfood and Beverage-ProPack international exhibition, which will take place at the Hà Nội International Exhibition Centre in 91 Trần Hưng Đạo, from November 8 to 11.

VRC Real Estate sells 35.3 million shares

VRC Real Estate and Investment Joint Stock Company sold 35.5 million shares to 581 investors, increasing the company’s charter capital to VNĐ500 billion (US$22 million).

APEC FMM set to convene in Hội An

The APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings (FMM) will begin on Thursday in the ancient city of Hội An, the central province of Quảng Nam, chaired by the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Eye industry 4.0 to attract FDI: Experts

It’s time Việt Nam shift its attention to quality and sustainable development and eye industry 4.0 technologies to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), experts said at an online dialogue on FDI promotion strategies organised on Tuesday in Hà Nội.

Việt Nam lacks renewable energy infrastructure

As renewable energy becomes a stronger global trend, it is still a nascent industry in Việt Nam, with great potential for growth, especially in solar energy. Đỗ Đức Tưởng, Clean Energy Advisor with the USAID Energy Programme, speaks with the Vietnam News Agency about this issue.

Obstacles hinder the switch to E5 biofuel

There are only two months left until January 1, 2018, the date set for the nation to switch from RON A92 petrol to bio-fuel E5, but the plan is facing problems..

Deputy PM wants ICT investment

The digital aspect of the global economy is among the leading drivers of growth and development, and the foundation for increased industrial productivity, as well as creating opportunities for businesses, stated Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam at the 2017 Việt Nam Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Investment Forum (VIF) held yesterday in Hà Nội.

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