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Pangasius exports focus on expanding to CPTPP and Middle East

Ministry approves base price for LNG-fired power at 10.56 US cents/kWh

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has approved the base price for liquefied petroleum gas (LNG)-fired power produced by combined cycle gas turbine thermal power plants at VNĐ0-2,590.85 per kWh for this year.

CPI rises by 1.24% in first five months

Việt Nam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.05 per cent in May compared to April, said the General Statistics Office (GSO) yesterday. The office cited increased pork prices leading to a supply shortage following the African swine fever outbreak at the end of 2023 and higher electricity prices due to recent hot weather. Compared to December 2023, CPI in May 2024 has increased by 1.24 per cent, and 4.44 per cent compared to the same period last year

The market goes into reverse to end lower as large-cap stocks suffer

Vietnamese shares reversed course to end lower on Wednesday as large-cap stocks in a series of industries suffered selling pressure, especially banking, real estate and manufacturing.

Pandora to use 100% renewable energy in production facility in Viet Nam

Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, announced that it will operate on 100% renewable energy and only use recycled gold and silver at its new crafting facility in Viet Nam.

Rubber group reveals development targets for 2024

VRG has just released documents for the 2024 annual general meeting of shareholders, which is set for June 17.

State commercial banks to directly sell gold to people: deputy governor

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) will directly sell gold to State-owned commercial banks starting June 3 and the banks will sell gold to the public.

Vietnamese coffee exports to Spain more than double in value

Vietnamese coffee exports to the Spanish market, in the first four months of this year increased 53.7 per cent in volume and 136.6 per cent in value, compared to the same period last year.

$200 million FDI to be poured into Viglacera industrial parks

The businesses are operating in China's electronics, high-tech and semiconductor manufacturing sectors.

Coffee output in 2023-2024 crop forecast to fall 20 per cent

Việt Nam’s coffee output in the 2023–2024 crop year is estimated to decrease by 20 per cent compared to the previous crop year, to 1.47 million tonnes, the lowest in four years.

Vietnamese food, beverage products introduced at Thai trade fair

More than 160 Vietnamese enterprises are showcasing high-quality and standard-compliant products at the THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2024 in Thailand.

Agro-forestry-fishery exports rise 21% in five months

Việt Nam shipped an estimated US$24.14 billion worth of agro-forestry-fishery products overseas during January-May, up 21 per cent against the same time last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

Techcombank wins a host of awards for excellence

Techcombank has won four prestigious awards from the leading financial publication The Asian Banker (TAB) in recognition of its outstanding achievements in transaction banking, for its use of cloud-based technology, data and AI, and for its growth strategy in retail banking.