Việt Nam’s PMI drops to 51.6 in March

The Việt Nam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped to 51.6 in March from February’s 10-month high of 53.5, Nikkei’s IHS Markit reported on Monday.

Banks prohibited from disbursing loans in cash

The State Bank of Việt Nam has tightened lending regulations, prohibiting credit institutions and foreign bank branches from disbursing loans in cash, effective from April 2, according to a new circular.

Blue-chips expected to support market

The VN- Index underwent a positive trading week with modest gains in four of five sessions last week, and is expected to keep its upward trend momentum thanks to the support of some prominent bluechips.

EC investigates steel imports

The European Commission (EC) has decided to initiate a safeguard investigation concerning imports of 26 steel products to its member countries.

Cooling machine sales rise with heat

Shopping at an electronics shop on Xô Viết Nghệ Tĩnh Street, Minh Trường of Thủ Đức District said he was buying an air conditioner for his home to cope with hot weather.

VN Air sets kid ticket prices at 90% of adults’

Airline ticket fares for children from two to twelve years old was increased from 75 to 90 per cent of adult fares beginning April 1, according to the national carrier, Vietnam Airlines, in a message sent to its agents nationwide.

HCM City launches I-Star Awards

HCM City officials yesterday launched the I-Star Award 2018 competition on creativity, innovation and business start-ups.

Global trade war risk has limited impact on Vietnam’s securities

Fears of a trade war between the US and China have rocked global stock markets in recent sessions, but experts anticipate limited effects on Việt Nam’s securities market growth as the market is on solid footing and is increasingly reliant on domestic demand.

Work together to fight fake goods

The distribution of fake, low-quality and pirated goods is increasing relentlessly and can only be prevented through combined efforts by all sectors, a seminar heard in HCM City on Friday.

 

Food association unfit to lead rice sector: experts

The Vietnam Food Association (VFA) came under heavy criticism yesterday as economic experts voiced discontent with the association’s favouritism, lax business practises and overall incompetency in the rice export sector.

Smart cameras vulnerable: Kaspersky

Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered multiple security vulnerabilities in popular smart cameras that are frequently used as baby monitors or for home and office security surveillance.

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