Stocks up slightly on profit-taking

Vietnamese shares edged up slightly on Wednesday afternoon as investors tried to lock in profits after the benchmark VN-Index surpassed the 1,000-point level, before falling back.

Korea’s SK to buy 9.5 per cent of Masan Group for $470m

Masan Group Corporation on September 19 announced that it has entered into agreements for a strategic partnership with SK Group to jointly pursue transformational business opportunities in Việt Nam, and to synergize existing business units.

Oil giants sign cooperation agreement

Việt Nam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) and Việt Nam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) on Wednesday signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to exploit the strength of each side and tap potentials of both domestic and foreign markets.

Experts discuss digital copyright

 It will be difficult to fully resolve the issue of piracy of television broadcasts without the co-operation of users and the active support of the authorities, said experts at a workshop in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

HCM City agriculture exhibition opens

The 2018 HCM City Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Processing Technology Fair and Exhibition opened on September 19 in Tân Bình District, providing networking and promotional opportunities.

VN food sector lures foreign investors

Việt Nam has a diverse and well-developed agricultural and food industry that offers vast opportunities to companies in the food industry, from sourcing to processing, a Hong Kong speaker said at a forum held on Wednesday in HCM City.

Confidence, technology key to Vietnamese firms

With fast-rising technological advancements, Vietnamese companies are encountering strong competition in both domestic and international markets. Chief Executive Officer of Bee Logistics Corporation speaks to Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Hoàng Sơn about what Vietnamese firms need to do to tackle arising challenges.

VinTech, UTS ink MoU in tech RD

Vintech Technology Development JSC – an affiliate of the conglomerate Vingroup – and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) will foster bilateral co-operation in technological research and development (R&D) in their areas of strength.  

Đà Nẵng lands $46.4m factory project

Đà Nẵng has granted an investment licence to the first ready-built factories for rent project at the city’s Hi-Tech Park with the aim of attracting more investors to the park.

Number of firms in Việt Nam surges by over 50%

 Nearly 517,900 businesses were operating in Việt Nam in 2017, an increase of 51.6 per cent from the figure recorded in 2012, according to the general economic census announced by the General Statistics Office of Việt Nam (GSO) on September 19.

Côte d’Ivoire seeks ties with VN

Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is seeking to improve its business relationship with Việt Nam, Emmanuel Esmel Essis, Côte d’Ivoire’s Secretary of State, said during a trade facilitation conference in HCM City on September 18.

Polyester tyre cord factory starts operation

Konlon Industries Bình Dương Co Ltd began operations of its factory manufacturing polyester tyre cords with total investment of US$220 million in Bình Dương Province on September 18.

Investors pump nearly $1m into SCC

Saigon Cosmetics Corporation (SCC) has attracted VNĐ22 billion from two new shareholders to support growth as competition heats up in the domestic cosmetics market.

City pledges to assist ICT enterprises

HCM City authorities on Tuesday pledged to continue to provide assistance to information technology, electronics and telecommunication (ICT) companies at a meeting held in the city.

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