Việt Nam News

Long An Province targets growth of  8-8.5 per cent this year by focusing on further burnishing its investment climate and restructuring its economy.

A Viet Dragon Securities (VDSC) report released recently said, according to estimates by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the credit of the banking system as of February 16 this year decreased by 1 per cent compared to the end of last year. In January, credit decreased by 0.6 per cent.

To further increase the value of shrimp and to have sustainable shrimp industry development, localities, especially Mekong Delta provinces, need to pay attention to developing high-quality seed sources to have proactive production, reduce production cost and limit diseases.

Many stakeholders argue that the Ministry of Finance's proposed threshold of VNĐ150 million is still relatively low.

Car imports last month fell by 51.3 per cent in volume and 54.9 per cent in value compared to the same period last year.

This decision is made in accordance with the Prime Minister-approved tax system reform strategy by 2030 and the country's commitments upon joining the World Trade Organization (WTO).

The stock market has experienced a positive trading week, with the benchmark VN-Index surpassing the threshold level of 1,255 points.

In the latest draft amendment to the VAT Law, the ministry has maintained its proposal that individuals and household business with revenues exceeding VNĐ150 million per year will be subject to VAT tax.

Vân Đồn will be developed into a multi-sectoral coastal economic zone and a centre for entertainment, high-end sea tourism and services.

Experts held that the peak shopping season during Tết is always a push for production and business activities, promoting the growth of the domestic market.

High-quality coffee products and specialty coffee are expected to help position the brand of Buôn Ma Thuột coffee,

Việt Nam has more than 110,000 ha of durian with a yearly output of nearly 850,000 tonnes.

According to experts, banks should continue to plan to pay dividends in shares to increase the ability to meet capital as well as financial capacity. The dividend method is considered appropriate in the context that many banks are still having to increase their capital buffers to meet Basel II international banking standards and higher standards.

The industrial real estate segment is expected to remain a "shining light" in terms of investment volumes, development of quality ready-built facilities and strong price performance, according to property consultancy Knight Frank Vietnam.

Rental prices for serviced apartments in HCM City and Hà Nội saw an increase of up to 8 per cent last year, according to a real estate market report.

Experts from top real estate consulting companies in Việt Nam have expressed optimism about development prospects of the real estate market, particularly regarding the office and industrial segments.

Liquidity declined from the previous session, while foreign investors returned to be net buyers on the southern market. 

The Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle was established in 1999 to strengthen trilateral cooperation, promote stability and security, reduce poverty and foster socio-economic growth in the region.