VN names 50 top IT enterprises

The Vietnam Software Association (VINASA) published the 2017 list of Việt Nam’s 50 leading information technology (IT) enterprises on Thursday, as part of a national effort to promote and encourage co-operation between local IT enterprises and potential partners.

Việt Nam earned US$154.3 billion from exports

The country’s total import-export turnover in the first nine months of the year reached more than US$308.3 billion, posting a 21.3 per cent year-on-year increase, according to the General Department of Customs.

Senior financial officials to review priorities

Senior financial officials of the 21 APEC member economies and their external partners including international financial institutions gathered in Hội An on Thursday to review co-operation progress on four priorities through the year.

VN-Index gains slow on uncertainty

Shares struggled to rise on the HCM Stock Exchange on Thursday as investor sentiment turned negative on the current market trading condition.

Vietfood Beverage-Propack expo to open in HN

As many as 200 enterprises will participate in the 2017 Vietfood and Beverage-ProPack international exhibition, which will take place at the Hà Nội International Exhibition Centre in 91 Trần Hưng Đạo, from November 8 to 11.

VRC Real Estate sells 35.3 million shares

VRC Real Estate and Investment Joint Stock Company sold 35.5 million shares to 581 investors, increasing the company’s charter capital to VNĐ500 billion (US$22 million).

APEC FMM set to convene in Hội An

The APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings (FMM) will begin on Thursday in the ancient city of Hội An, the central province of Quảng Nam, chaired by the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Eye industry 4.0 to attract FDI: Experts

It’s time Việt Nam shift its attention to quality and sustainable development and eye industry 4.0 technologies to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), experts said at an online dialogue on FDI promotion strategies organised on Tuesday in Hà Nội.

Việt Nam lacks renewable energy infrastructure

As renewable energy becomes a stronger global trend, it is still a nascent industry in Việt Nam, with great potential for growth, especially in solar energy. Đỗ Đức Tưởng, Clean Energy Advisor with the USAID Energy Programme, speaks with the Vietnam News Agency about this issue.

Deputy PM wants ICT investment

The digital aspect of the global economy is among the leading drivers of growth and development, and the foundation for increased industrial productivity, as well as creating opportunities for businesses, stated Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam at the 2017 Việt Nam Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Investment Forum (VIF) held yesterday in Hà Nội.

Obstacles hinder the switch to E5 biofuel

There are only two months left until January 1, 2018, the date set for the nation to switch from RON A92 petrol to bio-fuel E5, but the plan is facing problems..

HCM City to help SMEs, start-ups

The HCM City Centre for Supporting Enterprise Development (CSED) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 30 organisations to provide support to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including start-ups.

 

Equitised SOEs, public or not, to trade on UPCoM

Public or non-public, equitised State-owned enterprises (SOEs) will have to trade shares on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM). The move to force equitised SOEs onto the stock market is intended to increase the transparency of those companies and protect the rights and benefits of shareholders, vtv.vn reported.

VN Index declines on late profit-taking

Shares declined on the HCM Stock Exchange on Wednesday as investors looked for short-term profits when the VN Index reached the intraday high of 831 points.

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