Half of Asia-Pacific SMEs predict growth in exports: survey

Nearly half of small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in the Asia- Pacific region say that their revenue from intra-regional exports will grow over the next 12 months by an average of 22 per cent, according to a global research survey conducted by FedEx Express.  

Fraser & Neave to buy more Vinamilk shares

Two beverage companies controlled by Thai business magnate Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi registered to buy 38.2 million shares each of dairy firm Vinamilk on December 7.

More than VNĐ15 trillion tax arrears irrecoverable

Irrecoverable tax debts were estimated to total more than VNĐ15 trillion (US$669.6 million) as of October 31, rising by 1.4 per cent over the end of last year, the General Department of Taxation said.

FTAs useless for local retailers

A recent report of the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) shows free trade agreements will little impact on the country’s enterprises, however, many are against the result.

City firms gear up for strong Tết

The Co.opmart supermarket chain will stock two to four times more essential goods for Tết (Lunar New Year) next year compared to this year.

New markets, new strategies at Thai trade fairs

Jaruwan Suwannasat, director of TCEB Exhibitions and Events and Supat Sriwannavit, president of the Associations of Thai Lifestyle Products Federation, tell Việt Nam News that Vietnamese firms stand to gain a lot from participating in Thai trade fairs.

SCIC and IFC partnered to promote corporate governance

Việt Nam’s State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on improving corporate governance practices during equitisation, yesterday.

VinGroup sells stake in logistics arm

The conglomerate VinGroup will sell its entire ownership in the logistics service firm Phát Lộc Express and Trading JSC (Phát Lộc Express), VinGroup said in a statement.

SBV works to prevent credit fraud

The State Bank of Vit Nam (SBV) this week instructed concerned agencies and organisations to keep a strict check on the use of credit cards to prevent false transactions.

Shares rebound after two-day drop

Shares rebounded yesterday on the two exchanges after a two-day decline as investors took advantage of bargains on attractive valuations.

Individual savings at banks surge over 17%

Savings at banks remained attractive to locals, with deposits of individuals in the first nine months of this year seeing a sharp surge of more than VNĐ500 trillion (US$22.02 billion).

PetroVietnam hits oil target 29 days early

The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) on Tuesday reported its completed production of oil 29 days ahead of schedule, with the 14.02 million tonnes target achieved on December 2.

VN seeks more ASEAN trade

The Government will review Viet Nam’s farming products – such as seafood, rice, vegetables, pepper, coffee, cashew nuts and rubber, and Halal products for Muslim people - in order to increase exports to ASEAN member states. The review will also include building material, steel and steel products in order to promote trade activities with the bloc.

Cyber security lacking: experts

The Việt Nam Computer Emergency Response Team will act to ensure safer internet operations in the country, its experts said during a seminar on cyber security in HCM City yesterday.

Sabeco listing fails to lift market

Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corporation (Sabeco) hit the daily limit rise of 20 per cent on its first trading day on the main bourse in HCM City yesterday but this was not enough to lift the market which was dragged down by growing pessimism in the market outlook.

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