Joint action can fight corruption

Việt Nam needs radical collective solutions to promote the fight against corruption and foster a healthy and transparent business environment, Deputy Secretary General of the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) said at a conference on Wednesday in Hà Nội.

Experts urge private economy boost

Việt Nam needs a number of large and medium-size firms in order to mentor and push forward small businesses, which are the backbone of a healthy economy, according to General Secretary of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Phạm Thị Thu Hằng. She spoke Wednesday in Hà Nội at a workshop on developing the private economy.

VN-Index steps back on correction fear

Shares stepped back from morning trade on the HCM Stock Exchange on Thursday as selling pressure increased in large-cap stocks on fears of a steeper correction.

Deputy PM calls for sustained, collective growth effort

Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng worked with departments, agencies and companies yesterday to review economic performance and accomplishments for 2017’s first quarter and urged all parties concerned to pool their resources together in order to ensure future growth targets.

VIB targets $33m pre-tax profit in 2017

The Vietnam International Bank (VIB) aims to earn a pre-tax profit of VNĐ750 billion (US$33 million) in 2017, 7 per cent higher than last year’s figure.

Cần Thơ reviews economic plans

A Cn Thơ leader has said the city should co-ordinate with relevant ministries and other agencies to draw up economic plans, using all available resources and improving incomes and the city’s economic vitality and quality of life.

Market corrects on profit-taking

Shares corrected down on the two exchanges on Wednesday as investors booked short-term profits when the benchmark index set a nine-year new peak.

Bắc Ninh takes lead in FDI attraction

Northern Bắc Ninh Province is leading the country in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), drawing over US$2.6 billion from 14 newly-licensed projects and 48 capital-added projects in 2017's first quarter.

Laws urgently needed for bad debt settlements: PM

Streamlining legal regulations and making a specific law on restructuring of credit institutions and settling bad debts are very necessary and must be done urgently, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said.

Businesses more aware of CSR: Vietnam Report

A survey by Vietnam Report JSC revealed today that leading firms in Việt Nam are more aware of the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) for their growth and prosperity.

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