Kaspersky warns on internet Balkanisation

Asian countries are vulnerable to the risk of cyber threats caused by the Balkanisation of cyber space, Russia-based global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab has warned.

MPI to submit plan on sharing economy

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) said it would submit a plan for the sharing economy model to the Government in the fourth quarter this year.

Property developers diversify

 Property developers are looking to other channels to raise capitals, such as bond issuance, as credit policies for property development are gradually being tightened.

VN fruits need to gain domestic market before exporting: experts

Việt Nam’s fruit sector should focus on gaining trust from domestic consumers before focusing on exports, said deputy general director of the Plant Cultivation Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) Nguyễn Như Cường.

Việt Nam: promising market for hospitality firms

Việt Nam has emerged as a promising market in the hospitality sector among ASEAN-member countries, especially for luxury hotels and resorts, speakers said at a hotel and resort conference held yesterday (Sept 24) in HCM City.

 

Foreign investors eye Việt Nam’s e-wallet market

Foreign investors have poured into Việt Nam’s e-wallet sector as they huge growth potential in the market in the wake of the Government’s plan to reduce cash payments to below 10 per cent of the total by 2020.

Credit growth quota depends on banks’ health

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has said it would continue allocating credit growth limits for commercial bank this year to match the 14 per cent growth target set for the entire banking sector.

Brand building key for agri firms

Brand building and a focus on quality and innovation are key for a successful agriculture business, experts said during a panel on agricultural businesses’ competitiveness.

PM asks Lạng Sơn to develop trade, tourism

 The northern mountainous province of Lạng Sơn should create a vision on trade and tourism development, considering its favourable geo-economic location, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said at a working session with province officials in Hà Nội on Monday.

Shares gain on strong fluctuation

Shares were mixed at closing on Monday, higher on the HCM City Exchange but lower on the northern bourse, experiencing strong volatility with big variation in large-caps’ prices.

SBV warns financial firms not to harass people

The Governor of the State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has issued a document requesting its branches in provinces and cities to improve the operation of financial companies, complying with the regulations and ensuring the legitimate interests of customers.

Hà Tĩnh to get $15m garment plant

Chairman of Hà Tĩnh People’s Committee Đặng Quốc Khánh has signed a decision approving the construction of Haivina Hồng Lĩnh Garment factory at Nam Hồng Industrial Zone.

Sơn Tra Apple gets trademark protection

The National Office of Intellectual Property of Việt Nam on Saturday granted a trademark protection certificate for Sơn Tra, or H’mông, apple (scientific name docynia indica) in northern mountainous Sơn La province’s Bắc Yên District.

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