New cement packaging for VN

The rapid growth and increasing production of cement in Việt Nam raises questions of how to increase efficiency and minimise hazards to workers and the environment, said Swedish Ambassador to Việt Nam Pereric Hogberg at a Hà Nội workshop on Thursday.

Property rally on last legs: experts

Property prices in HCM City, especially of land, have been rising by 20-40 per cent every quarter in the last few quarters, according to CBRE Việt Nam.

11 tourism firms can use MIST project

Eleven innovative tourism startups from Việt Nam have qualified for the Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism (MIST) Startup Accelerator programme.

Construction ministry to set condotel rules

The construction ministry will study the legality of coastal condotels and issue technical standards soon to ensure that the development of this new property product is on the right track.

VN economy still dominated by FDI firms

Export turnover by the foreign direct investment (FDI) industry sector in Việt Nam accounts for a large percentage of the total national exported amount, as of March 2017, according to statistics from the Việt Nam General Department of Customs (GDC).

Service sector sees high growth: VCCI report

The service sector has reported a strong growth, thanks to the rising number of enterprises, especially in education and training, administrative operations and entertainment.

VN-Index down, Petrolimex debuts

Việt Nam’s benchmark VN-Index closed down on Friday, erasing its early gain as large-cap shares were sent lower by strong investor selling.

VN urged to boost export value

The low added value of Vietnamese exported products despite the high export turnover is a huge concern for the country, those attending forum in Hà Nội on Thursday heard.

FPT Q1 revenue, profit before tax both up 14%

FPT recorded consolidated revenue of VNĐ9.77 trillion (US$428.5 million) in the first quarter of the year, up 14 per cent year-on-year, equal to 106 per cent of its year-to-date target. 

SMEs seek support to build their own brands

With their limitations in terms of capital, management, technologies and brand building, Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises need support to stay afloat amid the country’s global integration, according to the Việt Nam Retailers Association.

Stocks down on global risks

Vietnamese shares on Thursday retreated from short gains as investors remained cautious of potential risks in the world market.

Iranian delegation in VN to boost trade

Việt Nam and Iran have maintained close diplomatic relations, however, trade relations are not commensurate with the potential of the two countries, said the chairman of the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vũ Tiến Lộc, at the Iran-Việt Nam Business Forum held in Hà Nội on Thursday.

Wood exports surge 17.1% in Q1

Việt Nam’s exports of wood and wooden products in the first quarter of this year hit US$1.78 billion, a year-on-year increase of 17.1 per cent, the General Department of Việt Nam Customs reported.

Solar power plant nears go-ahead in Thanh Hóa

Hoàng Sơn Trading Investment Joint Stock Company will partner with Univergy Solar, a Spanish-Japanese joint venture, to develop a VNĐ2.6 trillion (US$118 million) solar power plant in the central province of Thanh Hóa.

International Vietbuild Exhibition opens in Đà Nẵng

More than 600 pavilions of 300 businesses from Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, China and Việt Nam displayed their products at the International Vietbuild Exhibition on Wednesday.

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