Việt Nam News

Clear, transparent and efficient policies are needed to encourage more foreign investors to jump into the Vietnamese securities market if it is to reach its considerable potential.

The retail industry has changed dramatically in the digital age where everything is connected, requiring retailers to continue to innovate to better serve customers’ diverse needs, speakers said on November 9 at a one-day summit held in HCM City.

Talks to reach a deal on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) without the US are going strong, Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Tuấn Anh said at the TPP Ministerial Meeting, which opened in Đà Nẵng on Thursday.

Four- and five-star hotels in HCM City have seen a slight decline in room rates although the rising number of tourists has resulted in an increase in occupancy rates at high-end hotels.

Shares slowed down during Thursday afternoon’s trade but still closed higher thanks to rallies of several major stocks and strong buys by foreign traders.

APEC ministers have adopted a number of initiatives of practical significance to presented to the leaders of the 21 member economies when they sit together for the one-day meeting on Saturday in Đà Nẵng City, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh.

The second Ornamental Fish Festival opened at Lê Văn Tám Park in HCM City’s District 1 on November 9, with 120 ponds of fish and 50 booths displaying materials and equipment used for breeding.

More than 100 Korean companies and 400 foreign enterprises are taking part in the three-day Korean Brand & Entertainment Expo 2017 (KBEE 2017), which opened in HCM City on Wednesday.

The 2017 APEC Summit is shining the spotlight on Việt Nam and highlights its economic development. It has also produced comments about simplifying the nation’s laws to encourage more business.

Two large fairs featuring industrial and agricultural products in the Mekong Delta and the northern delta opened on Wednesday evening, attracting hundreds of visitors.

Investment opportunities in the food processing industry and technology transfer from foreign investors will be among the key topics to be discussed at a conference in HCM City on November 15.

Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent branded business valuation and strategy consultancy, has valued Việt Nam nation brand at US$203 billion.

The industrial production index (IIP) of HCM City in the first 10 months recorded the highest year-on-year growth at 7.75 per cent over the past five years.

Representatives from Spanish energy company Repsol on Tuesday met with leaders of the Bình Sơn Refinery and Petrochemical Co Ltd (BSR) to seek opportunities to invest in the Dung Quất Refinery.

As many as 800 domestic and foreign investors, property businesses and experts are expected to attend the first annual Vietnam Real Estate Forum, which will be held on November 15.

Hà Nội will give investment licences to a series of large projects by the year-end after the capital city has synchronously implemented solutions on improving investment and business environment, the People’s Committee said.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) will provide US$1.5 billion in official development assistance (ODA) for Việt Nam for 2016-2020 via the Korea Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF).

Shares advanced for a fourth session on the HCM Stock Exchange thanks to the advancement of banks, property developers and other large-cap stocks.