Hòa Phát to build iron and steel production complex

The Dung Quất Economic Zone Authority (DEZA) and Quảng Ngãi Industrial Park Management Board on Monday granted an investment certificate for the Hòa Phát Dung Quất iron and steel production complex to the Hòa Phát Group.

Hà Nội attracts $366m investment in January

Hà Nội has presented investment licences for 43 new projects with total registered investment capital of US$31.7 million, the municipal Department of Planning and Investment said.

Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu licenses eight projects

The People’s Committee of southern coastal Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province granted eight investment certificates to domestic and foreign projects with combined capital of US$470 million during a ceremony on Monday.

Gov’t approves horse, dog racing gambling

The Government has issued a long-awaited decree allowing Vietnamese citizens to bet on international football matches and on horse and dog races in Việt Nam. This follows a decree issued last month by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc lifting the ban on gambling by Vietnamese at local casinos.

MoIT to tackle loss-making projects

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s (MoIT) planning department has to submit solutions for each of the 12 major projects that have been delayed and/or are performing badly before Friday.

Gold price stable on God of Wealth Day

Gold price witnessed a gradual decrease following an initial high during Monday's session, eventually becoming constant at VND37 million (US$1666) per tael (1.2 oz).

New regulations issued on securities margin trading

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has issued new regulations on which Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) shares on the Premium list will be allowed for margin trading from April this year. This decision will replace existing regulations on securities margin transactions.

PM speeds up SOEs restructuring

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc issued a directive on Thursday to speed up the restructuring of State-owned enterprises (SOE) during the 2016-20 period.

Shops prepare for gold rush

Domestic gold demand is expected to surge sharply on Monday as Vietnamese prefer buying the metal to mark God of Wealth Day – the tenth day of the Lunar New Year.

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