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Economic diplomacy takes centre stage in Việt Nam's energy security

Bamboo, rattan sectors face several hurdles

Despite untapped potential for development, Việt Nam’s bamboo and rattan sector is still facing challenges that are preventing a growth spurt, according to industry insiders.

Russian products showcased in HCMC

Russian Export Centre and E&N Group on December 14 opened Russian Gastro House in HCM City’s District 1 to help Russian companies introduce their products directly to Vietnamese customers.

Cyber security more difficult by the day

Cyber security will be difficult to maintain next year as hackers use smarter and more sophisticated technology to make attacks, Nguyễn Thành Hưng, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, said this week.

HCMC talks tax with businesses

HCM City authorities yesterday discussed the current shortcomings of tax and customs regulations in Việt Nam at a dialogue between the city authority and enterprises.

Agribank successfully sells shares at AJC

All shares of the Agribank Gold Joint Stock Corporation (AJC) offered by the Vietnam Agriculture and Rural Development Bank (Agribank) at the December 15 auction were sold to three domestic investors, the Hà Nội Stock Exchange announced.

FPT Software and Airbus link up in aviation technology

FPT Software and Airbus signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on looking into opportunities to develop aviation technology related to Airbus’s Skywise, a new aviation data platform, on Thursday.

Shares of Apax Holdings listed on HOSE

Nearly 69 million shares of the Apax Holdings Joint Stock Company on December 15 were officially listed under code IBC on the HCM Stock Exchange at a reference price of VNĐ20,000.

Vietnamobile enters 4G market

Vietnamobile has become the fifth operator licensed to provide 4G services in Việt Nam, baodautu.vn reported.

SSI seek shareholders’ permission to issue bonds, ESOP shares

Saigon Securities Inc is seeking shareholders’ approval for its plan to issue 1.2 million convertible bonds and 10 million ESOP (employee stock ownership programme) shares.

Việt Nam’s e-commerce market booming

Việt Nam is one of the world's fastest growing e-commerce countries, Lại Việt Anh, deputy director of Việt Nam E-commerce and Information Technology Agency (Vecita) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said.

BSR to open VN’s largest IPO in January

Bình Sơn Refining and Petrochemical Co Ltd (BSR), the operator of Dung Quất Refinery, will conduct Việt Nam’s biggest-ever initial public offering (IPO) on January 17 next year, hoping to garner about VNĐ4 trillion (US$157.4 million) for State coffers.

Việt Nam to curb illegal fishing

Up to 10 years in prison and fines up to VNĐ5 billion (US$221,000) now await captains, fishermen and boat owners who conduct illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

VN businesses face risks from Hong Kong, China FTAs

Following the recently signed ASEAN-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) and the 2016 revised ASEAN–China Free Trade Area (ACFTA), Vietnamese enterprises have another great opportunity to increase their profitability in the Chinese market, achieving this potential also poses a major challenge.