BCI awards given to Vietnamese

Asia’s leading construction solution provider BCI at a ceremony held on Friday in HCM City gave awards to the top 10 Vietnamese architectural firms and property developers.

Win-win cooperation the goal: Prime Minister Phúc

In marking the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and 25 years of diplomatic ties between Việt Nam and the Republic of Korea (ROK) this year, the Việt Nam News and the Maeil Business, the number one business newspaper in the ROK, speak to Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc about bilateral ties, opportunities to tap new trade, investment co-operation and trends in trade liberalisation.

Pepper farmers urged to keep calm and carry on

Industry leaders have called on distraught and anxious pepper farmers to remain calm and refrain from selling their produce at low prices, saying the current price plunge is most likely a fleeting phenomenon.

Shares set for marginal growth this week

Shares are forecast to extend rally this week, but on a slower pace as profit-taking selling pressure is increasing after the benchmark VN-Index has continuously touched new nine-year highs.

Maritime Bank listing rejected

Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Maritime Bank) has failed to get approval from shareholders to trade its shares on the stock exchanges.

Shares up on few blue chip gains

Shares bounced back on Friday thanks to the growth of a few leading large-cap stocks, but the market is exposed to risk of a downward correction following a prolonged rally.

West Hà Nội property market booms

Real estate market in the West and South West region of Hà Nội was expected to develop further in coming time as strong development of infrastructure and high demand, according to experts.

Major cities building more cheap apartments

Việt Nam's major cities are gearing up to develop homes for workers, planning to construct small studios of some 25-50sq.m. at the price of 150 million (US$6,500) per unit.

Cần Thơ looks to boost e-commerce

Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM), in collaboration with Cần Thơ City authorities, hosted an e-commerce forum on Friday, aimed at boosting online sales and business transactions in Cửu Long Mekong Delta.

Tracodi lists in HCM City

Transport and Industry Development Investment Joint Stock Company (Tracodi) yesterday listed 32.48 million shares on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange at a reference price of VNĐ16,000.

Australian team wins 2017 APEC App Challenge

Australians Chris Gough and David Elliot won the 2017 APEC App Challenge, an award for the best mobile/web application that helps small enterprises take advantage of the internet for exports.

 

All Vietnamese businesses can import cars now

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has released a draft decree that all businesses can import cars provided they fulfil the required conditions and get a car import licence.

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