Shares rise on positive outlook

Shares rose for a second day yesterday on the two exchanges as investors were optimistic with the market outlook and earnings prospects of listed companies.

Gas traders claim compensation

Some 800 small and medium sized gas trading companies have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Tuấn Anh on gas trading requirements.

The Commerce Act: how to comply

According to the Commerce Act 2005, although goods have been delivered to and are paid by the agents, goods’ owners are still the principals. The principals should, therefore, specify several contents to ensure their rights.

Japanese firms, big and small, keen on VN business: JCCI

Political stability, high growth and a quality workforce in Viet Nam are key reasons extending the Japanese investment wave from big corporations to small firms, a Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) official said yesterday.

Viêt Nam to support Bulgarian business

Việt Nam will support effective implementation of Bulgarian firms’ long-term projects in the country, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said yesterday.

Retailers look to e-commerce firms

More and more retailers in the country are shaking hands with big e-commerce companies in order to widen their businesses while ensuring cost savings.

Telecom giants get 4G licences

Minister of Information and Communications Trương Minh Tuấn has granted three giant mobile network operators licences to set up public telecommunication and provide 4G service on broadband 1,800 MHz.

Shares recover on blue chips

Shares rose slightly yesterday after a brief decline on Monday as large-cap stocks recovered on rising optimism over third-quarter earnings prospects.

Phú Yên to have High-tech Application Agricultural Zone

Southern Phú Yên Province yesterday began construction of the High-tech Application Agricultural Zone (HTAAZ) in Phú Hòa District’s Hòa Quang Bắc Commune, with total investment of some VNĐ520 billion (US$23.1 million).

City banks’ credit at 4-year high

Credit growth in HCM City in the first nine months this year surged 13.26 per cent to VNĐ1,400 trillion (US$62.5 billion), the highest level in four years.

Shares fall as blue chips lose steam

Shares declined further yesterday afternoon as large-cap stocks lost steam under increased profit-taking pressure. Money was more focused on low value shares.

Vinashin to sell entire stake in PV Shipyard

Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (SBIC), previously known as Vinashin, will sell its entire holding of nearly 4.48 million shares, equivalent to 7.53 per cent stake, in PetroVietnam Marine Shipyard (PV Shipyard).

US claims VN steel evades tax

The Việt Nam Steel Association will protect the interests of local firms after Vietnamese steel exporters were accused of tax evasion in the United States, said the association’s vice chairman, Nguyễn Văn Sưa.

VCA oversees Note 7 recall

 Việt Nam Competition Authority (VCA) is actively supervising the recall, renew and exchange programme of all Galaxy Note 7 models from Samsung Electro-Mechanics Việt Nam Co Ltd (SEMV).

Long An commits to provide best conditions for investors

Authorities of the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Long An pledged to create the most favourable conditions for domestic and foreign investors and businesses yesterday at an investment conference held in the province.

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