Market dips on the final trading day of 2024

The stock market closed 2024 on a downbeat note, with the VN-Index edging closer to the 1,265-point mark, liquidity remaining subdued, and foreign investors returning to net selling.

Hardware and electronics exports rebound

In 2023, Việt Nam’s hardware and electronics exports reached $113.3 billion, a sharp 15.1 per cent decline from $133.6 billion in 2022. However, 2024 has witnessed a robust rebound, with export revenue surging by nearly 16.8 per cent.

HCM City sets sights on international exhibition, conference venue

Besides building medium-sized exhibition centres each spreading over a few dozen hectares to meet immediate needs, HCM City must also build a large one spread over hundreds of hectares integrated with transportation and service infrastructure to match its imminent status as a super metropolis, according to experts.

Rice proud

Despite challenges in the global rice market, Việt Nam is still on track to hit a new record of over 8 million tonnes exported in 2024. Targeting high-q markets, the industry is focusing on quality over quantity.

Footwear industry set to gain $27 billion in export this year

Việt Nam's footwear and leather industry is poised to achieve US$26-27 billion in export in 2024, marking a $3 billion increase from the previous year, as they country has well capitalised on the signed free trade agreements to bolster shipment, according to the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso).

PNJ revenue reaches $1.38 billion in first 11 months

PNJ reported net revenue of VNĐ35.2 trillion (US$1.38 billion) and after-tax profit of nearly VNĐ1.9 trillion ($74.6 million) for the first 11 months of 2024, year-on-year increases of 19.4 per cent and 8.3 per cent.

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