Việt Nam News

Condotels are becoming a hot development target in the real estate market, as international tourists flock to Việt Nam with increasing speed. Condominiums that are operated as hotels, with owners allowed to make their units available for short-term rentals, the properties are attractive for tourists and business visitors.

Việt Nam and Oman are seeking to boost co-operation to reach its full potential, heard attendants of the third meeting of the Joint Committee on Economic and Technical Co-operation (JCETC) between Việt Nam and Oman held in Hà Nội yesterday.

More and more livestock farming companies are adopting VietGap and Global Gap standards to improve their efficiency as well as ensure food safety, according to global quality certification agency Bureau Veritas.

The State will have breakthroughs in the reform of legal regulations and business investment conditions for the domestic real estate market this year, according to experts.

State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) and South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of financial innovation in Ha Noi on Thursday.

Anphabe, a career network of management professionals, and market research firm INTAGE Vietnam on Thursday announced the list of 100 Best Places to Work in Việt Nam for last year.

Steelmaker Hòa Phát Group targets revenue of VNĐ55 trillion (US$2.4 billion) and after-tax profit of VNĐ8 trillion in 2018.

Đức Giang-Lào Cai Chemicals JSC, listed on the HCM Stock Exchange as DGL, plans to increase the limit on foreign ownership from zero to 49 per cent.

SMC Trading Investment JSC has announced it will pay 40 per cent of dividends in 2017, with 10 per cent in cash and 30 per cent in shares.

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) will organise the National Fintech Day in May.

Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) and Hậu Giang Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company (DHG Pharma) on March 22 agreed to cooperate in product research and development.

Kiên Giang Province plans to improve the industrial sector by 2030 by making it more sustainable, efficient and environmentally friendly.

The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group, known as PetroVietnam, has proposed transfering two gas-fuelled power plants – Nhơn Trạch 3 and 4 – to PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power), according to the Government Office.

Việt Nam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) has announced plans to spend half of its total post-tax profit in 2017 on paying cash dividend.

A report on last year’s imports and exports was released on March 22 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to provide accurate information on the country’s trade to management agencies, policymakers and businesses.

The 2018 Food Ingredients Vietnam to be held in HCM City in May will showcase a large variety of food and beverage ingredients and natural ingredients.

Việt Nam expects strong growth in two-way trade with Hong Kong based on the potential of bilateral relations, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.

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