Banks key in country’s green growth strategy

The banking sector plays a key role in “green” investment, including directing credit flow into environmentally-friendly sectors and restricting flow into projects which might have negative impacts on the environment.

Blockchain global tour coming to HCM City

The Blockchain for Sustainable Development Goals Europe - Asia Tour will arrive in HCM City on November 24 after visiting Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, the UK, and Switzerland.

 

PetroVietnam surpasses key financial targets

The Việt Nam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) has surpassed key financial targets for the first 10 months of this year thanks to stability in production and business as well as the rise in petrol prices in October.

Taiwan lifts temporary ban on Vietnamese animal oil

Taiwan has announced it is lifting a temporary ban on the import of animal oils and fats from Việt Nam starting on January 1, 2019, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Asia – Africa Market Department.

Long An to host third Việt Nam rice festival

The third Việt Nam Rice Festival to be held in Long An Province from December 18 to 24 will seek to honour and promote Vietnamese rice in the global market, organisers said on November 6.

Việt Nam’s impact as an active APEC member

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Việt Nam’s joining Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum. Economist Võ Trí Thành reviews the 20 year long journey of Việt Nam, highlighting the country’s benefits brought by the integration as well as imprints it has left as a responsible, active member.

SOE efficiency still low: experts

Equitisation and divestment were key tasks for restructuring State-owned enterprises (SOEs), said Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Văn Hiếu.

Shares lose ground on sinking oil

Shares no longer maintained a positive momentum at the end of Tuesday’s session due to the sudden increase in selling pressure, pushing a series of large cap stocks down, especially banking and oil stocks.

Pork prices expected to rise further

The prices of pork in the country would continue on the rise in the upcoming months due to African swine fever - the most devastating diseases affecting pigs and increasing local demand.

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