Vietnamese hospitality wins big

Locals being granted permission to gamble at domestic casinos has given Việt Nam’s growing hospitality industry an added boost, according to JLL experts.

S Korean banks to expand in VN

In addition to the wave of investments in the banking and finance sector from financial institutions in Japan, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and the US, there will be a marked presence of South Korean banks in the Vietnamese market in the near future, observers forecast.

Experts discuss VN’s financial security

Ensuring financial security was vital to promote economic growth amidst rapid globalisation and economic-financial liberalisation, experts said at a forum organised by the Institute for Brand and Competitiveness Strategy on Tuesday in Hà Nội.

Gov’t to punish recalcitrant SOEs

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Government Office (GO) will take drastic actions against companies’ failure to become listed on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) of the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), in hope of speeding the national equitisation proceed.

VN leatherware makers make a mark

The Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO) announced its finding in mid July, in which they found Việt Nam’s export of handbags and suitcases to rank 5th on the world’s list of leading exporters, accounting for 5.4 per cent of global supply.

HCMC to host export markets forum

An export forum on “Market Identification and Risk Management in Export of Vietnamese Enterprises” will be held in HCM City on August 8 to disseminate the latest information, especially about effective ways and solutions to enhance the competitiveness of domestic firms in key export markets.

Stocks rebound on better sentiment

Vietnamese shares bounced back from a three-day losing streak on Monday as investor confidence rebounded on banks’ six-month results and a lower chance of margin-call risk.

10th Vietnam annual report awards announced

Bảo Việt Holdings, HCM Securities Corporation, PAN, DHG and Traphaco are among the top 10  winners of the the Best  Annual Report Awards, which was announced on Tuesday in HCM City.

VN wins Philippines rice contract

Vietnamese businesses won a contract to supply 175,000 metric tonnes (MT) of rice to the Philippines via an open tender for 250,000 metric tons of government rice importation, which was organised by the National Food Authority (NFA) in Quezon City on July 25.

Longan production down, price up

Hưng Yên Province is expecting this year’s main longan crop to decline in quantity and ripen a week behind schedule. As a result, prices have shot up by VNĐ7,000 (31 US cents) per kilogramme.

 

Hà Nội asks Uber to share database

Chairman of the Hà Nội People's Committee Nguyễn Đức Chung asked Uber Group to share its database to help the capital city manage the number of participating cars and individuals in the network and individual income tax in accordance with the country’s laws.

Gov’t studies making use of idle dollars, gold

How to mobilise idle foreign currency and gold from locals to invest in business and production has become a hot issue recently, with the Government last week once again asking the State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) to consider proposals.

Rubber plantations urged to obtain certification

Việt Nam’s rubber plantations need to obtain sustainable management certifications in order to raise product value and enter global markets, participants said at a workshop held in HCM City on Monday.

Facebook traders face taxation anxieties

Lê Hà of Hà Nội, an online sellers who are conducting trade via Facebook, feels anxiety as she has received a message from tax authorities inviting her to come and declare tax.

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