APEC trade ministers seek deeper cooperation

Trade ministers from the 21 Pacific Rim countries gathered during a major trade meeting on Saturday in Hà Nội to discuss future plans for regional trade co-operation amid growing fears of protectionism, as well as changes in politics, economies and technology.

VN financial inclusion focuses on tech

Financial inclusion has been an accelerating global phenomenon recently, with financial services being  provided at affordable costs to disadvantaged and low-income segments to increase earnings, alternate social capital flow and promote economic growth, a conference heard on May 19 in HCM City.

APEC economies discuss innovation

Representatives from 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) have shared their experiences in promoting trade and innovation, as well as exploring activities that APEC can undertake to boost innovative growth in the region.

Customs to cut clearance time

The customs authority has striven to shorten the time for carrying out customs clearance of goods across borders to 70 hours for export goods and 90 hours for import goods by the end of this year.

Dung Quất Refinery plans for IPO

Việt Nam's first oil refinery operator Bình Sơn Refinery and Petrochemical Co Ltd (BSR) has planned its domestic initial public offering (IPO) with 5-6 per cent of its capital in the fourth quarter of the year.

Sustainable productivity key to survival: APO

Sustainable productivity is the only way for the world to deal with changing business models driven by fast changing technologies, according to the Asian Productivity Organisation.

President hails Việt Nam- US trade ties

During his keynote address at yesterday conference on the future of the Việt Nam - US commercial relationship, President Trần Đại Quang expressed his faith in the bilateral economic success between Việt Nam and the United States, as it will be the basis for the comprehensive partnership between the two countries towards sustainability, stability, productivity and mutual benefits.

CMC launches anti-malware software

Việt Nam-based technology corporation CMC on May 19 released its anti-data encryption software CMC CryptoShield, which offers protection from ransomware.

VNA launches daily HN-Đồng Hới flights

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will work with the Vietnam Air Service Company (VASCO) to operate two daily return flights connecting Hà Nội and the central Quảng Bình Province from May 29, the carrier announced on Thursday. 

EU to inspect VN seafood exporters

The European Union (EU) will send a delegation to Việt Nam in June to inspect the country’s food safety control system for seafood products exported to the EU.

VN beauty industry targets Cambodia, Myanmar

here is significant opportunity for Vietnamese firms to invest in the beauty sector in Cambodia and Myanmar as well as export beauty products to the two markets, participants at an HCM City  conference said on Thursday.

Top APEC finance officials review priorities

Senior financial officials of the 21-nation Pacific Rim APEC grouping reviewed the progress of their recent co-operation activities and will submit the outcome of their talks to the Finance Ministers Meeting in October.

Gov’t issues tra fish rules

The Government has issued a decree on the management of aquaculture, processing and exports of tra fish products, the Government Office reported this week.

PVN reports output exceeds goals

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) reported that it has surpassed all business goals in the first four months in 2017, while global oil prices show signs of recovery.

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