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Việt Nam's growth remains steady amid trade headwinds: AREO 2025

Phenikaa targets to train over 8,000 semiconductor chip design engineers by 2030

The Phenikaa Semiconductor Training Centre will conduct research and training activities in IC design, semiconductors, technology transfer, international cooperation, resource mobilisation, and collaboration and cooperation with domestic and foreign partners to promote research and training activities on semiconductor chip design.

Việt Nam secures remarkable economic successes since national reunification

Back to 1975, Việt Nam, torn by two major wars, was a backward economy dependent on agriculture and foreign assistance. Foreign loans and aid accounted for over 63 per cent of its budget.

CPI in April inches up 0.07%

The consumer price index (CPI) in April inched up 0.07 per cent from the previous month and 4.4 per cent year on year, mainly fueled by a petroleum price hike, the General Statistics Office (GSO) said on April 29.

Supermarkets in Hà Nội extend promotions and discounts for April 30 - May 1 holidays

In order to cater to the shopping demands during the April 30 and May 1 holidays, supermarkets in Hà Nội have introduced a variety of promotions and discounts. Some supermarkets have even extended their operating hours until 11pm.

RoK shopping centre in VN attracts six million visitors in six months

Lotte Mall West Lake Hà Nội, invested by the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Lotte Group, welcomed 6 million visitors from its inauguration in September, 2023 to late March, the RoK’s Dong-a Ilbo newspaper reported.

E-commerce activities divided into eight groups for easy management

Tax administration data shows that revenue from e-commerce business activities amounted to VNĐ3.1 quadrillion (US$130.57 billion) in 2022, with taxes paid totalling VNĐ83 trillion.

Brazil, Đà Nẵng boost rubber tire export

Local rubber tire producer, Đà Nẵng Rubber joint-stock Corporation and Oceanside One Trading company from Brazil have inked an agreement on rubber tire distribution contract in Brazil and the US market, promising an increase in export turn-over from US$70 million to US$150 million per year.

ADB operations reach $23.6 billion in 2023, achieve record climate finance

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed US$23.6 billion from its own resources in 2023, including $9.8 billion for climate action, to help Asia and the Pacific progress on sustainable development.

MoC promotes construction of social housing projects

Completing these social housing projects will solve many problems, including the imbalance among housing segments

Ninh Thuận eyes power from green hydrogen

Ninh Thuận Province wants to develop green hydrogen production and work with investors to facilitate renewable energy development.

Policies needed to encourage e-commerce to embrace circular economy

A recent report on plastic wastes from e-commerce by Việt Nam E-Commerce Association pointed out that e-commerce is growing rapidly with an average annual growth rate of more than 25 per cent, resulting in an increase in the use of plastic packaging which are negatively affecting the environment.

Central Highlands needs to develop border gate economic zones for higher export

According to the Trade Promotion Agency, the Central Highlands region, embracing five provinces of Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Đắk Lắk, Đắk Nông and Lâm Đồng, is an important strategic area in the Laos - Việt Nam - Cambodia development triangle area.

HDBank targets high growth in 2024

The Hồ Chí Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank, stock code: HDB) has announced an ambitious pre-tax profit target of VNĐ15.85 trillion (US$634.13 million) for 2024, a 21.8 per cent increase from the previous year, at its annual general meeting on Friday.

Vietjet aims to carry over 27 million passengers in 2024

Shareholders also approved the 2024 profit distribution plan, in which dividends and advanced dividends will be paid in cash and stock at a maximum ratio of 25 per cent.

Experts call for efforts in protecting IP rights

Statistics reveal that there are over 5,720 OCOP entities with 978 products achieving 4-star, with 62 per cent benefiting from IP protection.

Rubber exports hit US$607 million in Q1

Việt Nam exported a total of 414,317 tonnes of rubber, earning over US$607 million in the first quarter of 2024, according to the General Department of Customs.

Investment in Vietnamese startups in 2023 ranks third in Southeast Asia

That is notable information in the 2024 Technology and Innovation Investment Report released at the Việt Nam Innovation Forum 2024.

Hoà Bình construction group approves share issuance and debt swap plan

Hoà Bình Construction Group Joint Stock Company (HBC)'s General Meeting of Shareholders approved a plan to issue 274 million individual shares in order to increase charter capital and swap debt, with a maximum total additional issuance value of VNĐ3.14 trillion.

Việt Nam's rice export surges in Q1 2024

The Ministry of Industry and Trade organised a conference in Cần Thơ City on Friday to assess Việt Nam’s rice exports in 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, and guide the country’s rice exports for the year.

Sacombank tells shareholders most business targets achieved in 2023

Shareholders of Saigon Thương Tín Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank) approved a pre-tax profit target of VNĐ10.6 trillion (US$418.3 million) for this year, a 10 per cent increase from 2023.