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The directive emphasises the adoption of electronic invoicing and robust monitoring systems to create a fair, transparent and consumer-friendly business environment.

Market breadth was negative, with 183 stocks declining, 120 advancing, and 62 remaining unchanged. Liquidity saw a modest uptick, reaching VNĐ15.3 trillion (US$602.9 million), up 6.2 per cent from the previous session.

In the first 11 months of 2024, Việt Nam welcomed more than 15.8 million international visitors, up 41% over the same period last year. Visitors by continent included: Asia (12.61 million), Europe (1.78 million), and America (0.91 million), among others.

Coffee prices have increased by over 50% on average this year, enabling the export revenue to potentially surpass $5 billion for the first time.

According to the scholar, Việt Nam has a strong and resilient economy which has never experienced any major financial crises. It has emerged as a key location for large industries and multinational corporations.

It is critical to advance the partnership of women-led firms with providers of green technology and green finance programmes to enhance women’s economic empowerment, a conference held on Wednesday in Hà Nội.

A wide and diverse range of products from modern baking machines and high-quality ingredients to finished baked goods are on display at the Việt Nam International Bakery Show (VIBS 2024) that opened in HCM City on Wednesday.

SIB Connect emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration among government agencies, private enterprises and international organisations.

In its Asia Development Outlook report, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised the growth rate forecast of Việt Nam to 6.4 per cent in 2024 and 6.6 per cent in 2025.

The project is designed to handle 1,500 vehicles daily, effectively doubling Lạng Sơn’s current border clearance capacity,

The Business Matching and HCM City Products Week 2024 - Food and Beverages that opened in HCM City on December 11 offers businesses in the two sectors to introduce their products and brands to export partners, sourcing companies and local and international consumers.

Việt Nam's meat and byproducts imports are set to surge in 2024, with spending expected to reach about US$1.7 billion.

Commercial banks are allowed to extend debt repayment deadlines for Typhoon Yagi–affected borrowers until the end of 2027 at the latest, according to a circular recently issued by the State Bank of Việt Nam.

Indonesia's Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming plans to establish an European Union (EU) desk to enhance trade cooperation with the bloc, said Minister Rosan Roeslani, who is also head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).

The Việt Nam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) announced on December 10 that its member companies sold 44,200 vehicles in November, marking a month-on-month increase of 14 per cent.

The Fairtrade certification can help exporters of fruits and vegetables better utilise the United Kingdom – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement, as many British consumers care for social responsibility.

According to the Ministry of Finance’s Vietnam Insurance Market Yearbook 2023, at the end of that year, Việt Nam had 82 insurance companies, of which 32 were non-life insurance companies.

As of December 6, 2024, insurance companies in Việt Nam have advanced approximately VNĐ598 billion (US$24.1 million) in compensation, representing 5.63 per cent of the estimated VNĐ10.62 trillion in damages caused by natural disasters, according to the Insurance Supervisory Authority, under the Ministry of Finance.