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No credit expansion made yet though banks used up all allocated room

Investment minister inspects projects in southern Laos

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng inspected several Vietnamese-invested projects in southern Laos over the weekend and assessed the challenges they face.

Over 280,000 motorbikes manufactured in Việt Nam in August

An estimated 280,500 motorcycles were manufactured domestically in August, a 30.9 per cent increase year-on-year, highlighting the positive growth of Việt Nam’s motorcycle manufacturing sector.

Reference exchange rate going down at week’s beginning

On September 9, the State Bank of Việt Nam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at VNĐ24,177, down VNĐ25 from September 6.

Strengthening market regulations to prevent post-typhoon hoarding

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has just issued a document requesting relevant agencies to strengthen market inspection and enforcement to prevent hoarding and profiteering following Typhoon Yagi.

Ericsson shows strong commitment for 5G development in Việt Nam

Ericsson has played a pivotal role in advancing Việt Nam's 5G development, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital transformation journey. Rita Mokbel, Head of Ericsson Vietnam talked about the firm’s contribution to the country’s 5G advances.

Green transformation imperative for tourism industry: forum

Green transformation in tourism is not an option but an inevitable strategic trend crucial for ensuring the industry's sustainable development, a forum has heard.

Life insurance companies continue to face challenges

Q2 2024 financial reports of many life insurance companies show sharp declines in profits

Brands are closing premium offline stores due to high rent

This is a problem not only affecting Starbucks. Many brands have also recently closed their stores at prime locations.

Việt Nam attracts nearly $21 billion in FDI in 8 months

The total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Việt Nam reached nearly US$21 billion as of August 31, up 7 per cent over the same period last year.

Government bonds auctions raise nearly $1.8 billion in August

The interest rates for Government bond mobilisation in August experienced a slight decline compared to late July for the 10-year and 15-year terms.

SBV gives the green light to increase credit

According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), commercial banks and other credit institutes whose credit growth reached 80 per cent of the targets set by the central bank at the beginning of the year, will have their credit limit increased.

HCM City strengthens inspection of mooncakes

As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near, the HCM City Market Management Department is intensifying efforts to combat the sale of mooncakes with unclear origins, and other smuggled, counterfeit and substandard goods.

Investors await more positive stock market: experts

Analysts suggest that at the present, upholding a prudent cash ratio can assist investors in reducing risks and seizing opportunities in times of favourable market dynamics

Vietjet reports strong growth in revenue, profit in H1

As of June 30, 2024, Vietjet's total assets reached over VNĐ92.2 trillion

Việt Nam a shining star in ASEAN: bank executives

Despite potential risks, Việt Nam is regarded as one of the fastest-growing economies within the ASEAN region, serving as a crucial link to ASEAN and beyond, speakers said at a conference in HCM City on Friday.

Đồng Nai exports grow in first 8 months

Đồng Nai, one of the provinces in the southern key economic zone, achieved a trade surplus of US$4.2 billion in the first eight months of 2024 thanks to a global economic recovery and production growth.

$19 billion trade surplus recorded by August

Việt Nam’s economy continues to enjoy a trade surplus as export-import turnover was recorded at $70.65 billion in August, announced the General Statistics Office (GSO)

Malaysia introduces impressive tourism products at expo in HCM City

As part of ongoing efforts to promote Malaysia as a preferred tourist destination, Tourism Malaysia took part in the International Travel Expo (ITE) HCM City held from September 5 to 7.

CEOs in real estate, financial services, insurance have the highest incomes

The real estate, financial services (mainly securities) and insurance are the industries with the highest average income for CEOs, according to a recent report by FiinGroup, FiinRatings and VNIDA.

Đồng Nai’s trade surplus reaches $4.2 billion in eight months

During the eight-month span, the province shipped some $15.5 billion worth of products abroad and imported $11.3 billion, up 8.6 per cent and 8.7 per cent against the same time last year, respectively.