Large-caps support VN-Index

Vietnamese shares rallied on Monday but the uptrend weakened at the end of the day due to selling pressure on a number of blue-chips, especially during the ATC session.

Fitch raises rating for Việt Nam

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Việt Nam’s sovereign rating based on the country’s rising foreign exchange reserves and strong economic growth.

Hà Nội to host Vietnam AutoExpo in June

The 15th International Exhibition on Automobile, Transportation and Supporting Industries (Vietnam AutoExpo 2018) will be held at the Vietnam National Convention Centre in Hà Nội from June 6-9.

City works to promote innovative start-ups

HCM City has created many programmes to support start-up activities, and has plans to expand its support to individuals and groups with poential, the Sài Gòn Hi-tech Park Incubation Centre (SHTP-IC) has said.

Money withdrawal fees at ATMs to quadruple

The National Payment Corporation of Việt Nam (NAPAS) has proposed to increase the fee for money withdrawal from its ATM network by four times for each transaction from August 1.

VN invests in 34 overseas projects till April

The inflow of Vietnamese overseas investment is likely to increase more significantly in the time to come, said Đặng Phương Linh from the Việt Nam University of Commerce.

 

Viettel asked to follow customer rights law

Việt Nam Competition Authority has asked Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group to provide complete and accurate information related to paid services provided by TV channels.

Vietnam ICT COMM to expand

A wide range of telecommunications and IT products and services will be on display at the 2018 Vietnam ICT COMM to be held in HCM City next month.

State corps commit violations worth over $15b

State corporations and groups have been found to have committed violations worth nearly VNĐ350 trillion (US$15.5 billion) in State capital usage and management during the 2011-2016 period, according to the Government Inspectorate.

Banks warn customers over online scamming

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) and the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) have issued official warnings to customers over online phishing scams.

$10m IT park to be built in Bình Định

The TMA Bình Định IT Park will be built at an estimated cost of US$10 million at the Quy Hòa science and education urban area in Quy Nhơn City, the central coastal province of Bình Định, chairman of TMA Solutions Nguyễn Hữu Lệ said.

Shares advance on low liquidity

Vietnamese shares had a good start on Monday with two main stock indices rising, but low liquidity and constant net selling by foreign traders remained an obstacle for a stable uptrend.

Lạch Huyện int’l port opens in Hải Phòng

The Lạch Huyện international port in the northern port city of Hải Phòng, which uses Japanese ODA funding, opened on Sunday (May 13), according to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

 

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