MoIT to tackle loss-making projects

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s (MoIT) planning department has to submit solutions for each of the 12 major projects that have been delayed and/or are performing badly before Friday.

Gold price stable on God of Wealth Day

Gold price witnessed a gradual decrease following an initial high during Monday's session, eventually becoming constant at VND37 million (US$1666) per tael (1.2 oz).

New regulations issued on securities margin trading

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has issued new regulations on which Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) shares on the Premium list will be allowed for margin trading from April this year. This decision will replace existing regulations on securities margin transactions.

PM speeds up SOEs restructuring

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc issued a directive on Thursday to speed up the restructuring of State-owned enterprises (SOE) during the 2016-20 period.

Shops prepare for gold rush

Domestic gold demand is expected to surge sharply on Monday as Vietnamese prefer buying the metal to mark God of Wealth Day – the tenth day of the Lunar New Year.

Realty market outlook gloomy

According to President of the Việt Nam Real Estate Association Nguyễn Trần Nam, housing prices are still far beyond the incomes of a majority of residents.

Viettel, Phú Thọ to build a smart city

Northern Phú Thọ Province and telecom group Viettel on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build a smart city in the region in the 2017-20 period.

Industrial output rises slightly

The total national index of industrial production (IIP) rose by 0.7 per cent in January 2017 compared to the same period last year, according to General Statistics Office data.

VN Index retreats from 9-year high

The VN Index on the HCM Stock Exchange yesterday retreated from its nine-year high as investors tried to take profits from stocks’ recent good gains.

Bình Thuận okays floating power plant

The People’s Committee in southern Bình Thuận Province has given its approval in principle to the Đa Nhim-Hàm Thuận-Đa Mi Joint Stock Company for a project on Đa Mi Lake.

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