Gov’t proposes sugar import auctions

Việt Nam Sugar cane and Sugar Association (VSSA) has proposed that the Prime Minister allow importing raw sugar instead of refined sugar to save foreign currency for the 2016-17 crop.

Vietnamese fruits need export support

Việt Nam has shown strong growth in fruit and vegetable exports in recent times, but for the sustainable development of exports more support from the State and enterprises is required.

Speculation expected to drive stocks this week

Vietnamese shares may continue to rise this week, as a difference in pricing between blue chips and speculative stocks, as well as prospects of solid third-quarter earnings reports, could keep investor confidence positive.

VN halts Ghana cotton imports

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has issued a decision on halting raw cotton imports from Ghana.

Conferences talks tech in insurance

The 13rd Vietnam Finance Conference was held in Hà Nội yesterday, allowing top experts to discuss managerial policies, institutions and applying technology to the insurance market.

VinaCapital to raise $5 million

Asset management company VinaCapital on Thursday announced at its annual investor conference that it expects to set up next month a domestic fund for foreign investors and raise US$5 million.

 

City developers look to youths

Young buyers make up a promising segment for the HCM City real estate market because of the high rate of migration to the city and rapid urbanisation, a conference on the housing market heard on Thursday.

EU planning a Viet Nam agriculture visit

The delegation, to be led by EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan, comprises firms operating in dairy, cereal, vegetable and wine production

TPP to challenge farm sector: seminar

The agricultural sector is expected to face serious challenges when the Trans-Pacific Partnership takes effect, which would require it to restructure and invest in technology to improve its competitiveness, a seminar heard in HCM City yesterday.

New VN stock index to launch this month

Việt Nam will officially launch the VNX Allshare Index on October 24, combining the two existing local exchanges to boost foreign investment in the stock market.

Vietnamese startup value soars

Stock prices of many local start-up companies are valued extremely high, far above prices of large-cap shares on the two national stock exchanges, which demonstrates investor confidence in the high-growth potential of the Vietnamese startups.

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