Việt Nam, Korea seek co-operation in renewable energy

The Vietnam Energy Association (VEA) and South Korea’s association of energy storage industry development (KEIDA) on Tuesday jointly organised an international conference on new technologies in power and renewable energy.

MoF rejects tax calculation changes

The Ministry of Finance has rejected a proposal from traditional taxi companies that the Government cut value added tax (VAT) for them from the current 10 per cent to 5 per cent.

VN’s veg imports up 55%

The country’s import of vegetables and fruits saw a strong growth in the first two months of 2017, especially from Thailand and China.

Blue chips drive market, but volatility looms

Shares advanced steadily yesterday on the HCM Stock Exchange, boosted by strong large-cap stock growth. However, analysts have warned about volatility ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s next meeting.

Top VN firms stress social duties

While they remain focused on fattening their bottom lines, most leading businesses in the country also see exercising their social responsibility as a contributive factor.

Cautious banks to focus on lending quality

Credit growth in the first two months of 2017 rose 1.23 per cent year-on-year, but credit institutions remain cautious over business targets while focusing on lending quality.

Đà Nẵng tops competitive index

Đà Nẵng maintained its status as the most competitive locality in the country, topping the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) 2016 for the fourth consecutive year and seventh year at the top position since the rank was announced.

LienVietPostBank funds VNĐ3 trillion for macadamia plantation

Liên Việt Post Joint Stock Commercial Bank (LienVietPostBank) will provide preferential credit of VNĐ3 trillion (US$131.8 million) to plant macadamia and cash crops (coffee and pepper) in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Đắk Nông.

Bright prospects for steel firms despite challenges

Việt Nam’s listed steel companies can achieve higher growth in 2017 despite a volatile and predictable international market if they optimise operations and exploit missing links in the sector’s supply chain, experts said yesterday.

MoIT, City protect consumer rights

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and this city's People’s Committee hosted the launch of Vietnamese Consumer Rights Day 2017, themed "Enterprise for Customers," here on March 12.

Shares sink on portfolio reviews

Shares edged down on both national stock exchanges yesterday amid volatility caused by portfolio restructuring activity of exchange-traded funds, as well as possibility of an interest rate hike by the US federal reserve.

BIM Group, AEON to build Ha Noi mall

Property developer BIM Group and the AEON Việt Nam Co Ltd, a subsidiary of the leading Japanese retail and financial services corporation AEON, have signed a co-operation agreement to build a new shopping mall in Hà Nội’s Hà Đông District.

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