French firm supports Quảng Ninh in egov

French software company Linagora and Hanel DTT’s joint venture will support the northern province of Quảng Ninh in developing an e-government (Egov) and training human resources.

Economy awash in money

The National Financial Supervisory Committee has said that in the year-to-date the financial system has ensured that money supply is adequate thanks to the banking sector’s plentiful liquidity.

Banks’ risk management a cause for concern

Poor management of risks and weak supervision of banks were the roots of the largest problems that Việt Nam’s banking system is facing, experts said during a workshop.

 

New auto rules worry small players

Several provisions of a new draft circular on imported autos impose unfair restrictions on small and medium-scale firms, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has said.

Stocks likely to stay volatile: experts

Vietnamese shares may remain volatile this week as foreign investors continue to withdraw from local stocks on the review of foreign investment funds’ portfolios and expectations of a US interest rate hike this month.

VN, US foresee cooperation

Việt Nam and the United States look forward to significant opportunities for economic co-operation, especially in trade and investment, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng said this week.

VN-created Drone Race app attracts investors

After one week of raising funds, Drone Race, the game designed by a team of young Vietnamese, has received 300 orders and US$43,750 from investors at Indiegogo, the largest global site for fundraisers.

VN web powers discuss ad space

Vietnamese newspaper and website owners and app developers must know how to approach the advertising budgets of global brands and be aware of the mistakes that website owners often make.

 

Local equitisation, divestment fall short of target: MoF

The State has received VNĐ5.8 trillion (US$256.5 million) from the divestment of State capital in local enterprises in the first eight months of this year, it was announced by the Department of Corporate Finance under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), but this failed to meet expectations.

Most consumers wary about complaining

Cumbersome procedures continue to discourage customers from lodging official complaints about poor quality products or services, experts said at a conference in Đà Nẵng yesterday

Expedite power plants: Deputy PM

Deputy Primer Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has ordered related agencies to quickly complete the thermal power plants being built in the Mekong Delta to meet the increasing demand in the south.

Samsung seek VN firms for supply chain

Samsung Việt Nam Co Ltd yesterday opened an exhibit at the Việt Nam Supporting Industry Expo 2016 (VSI 2016) held at Sài Gòn Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Strong trademark is key to VN success in the UK

A conference on UK-Việt Nam business relations in Hà Nội yesterday was told that a strong trademark that meets certified international health and environmental standards would bring more Vietnamese commodities to the UK market.

Risk-sharing key to agro growth

The success of agricultural restructuring, including the establishment of new rural areas, depends on greater co-operation and risk sharing between different stakeholders, experts say.

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