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Vietnam Real Estate Association calls for action to curb soaring home prices

Domestic motorcycle market sees decrease in sales this year

In the third quarter 2023, VAMM members including Honda, Piaggio, Suzuki, SYM and Yamaha Motor Vietnam reported selling a total of 610,635 motorcycles of all types, a 3.69 per cent increase compared to the previous quarter. However, members’ total sales in the first 9 months of 2023 of nearly 1.84 million vehicles represented a 16 per cent decline compared to the same period last year.

Fitch upgrades Việt Nam to 'BB+', outlook 'Stable'

The upgrade reflects Việt Nam's favourable medium-term growth outlook, underpinned by robust foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, which Fitch Ratings expects will continue to drive sustained improvements in its structural credit metrics.

First-ever digital transformation review toolkit for manufacturing, supporting launched

Amid the slow adoption of digital transformation by small and medium enterprises constrained by investment costs and knowledge gaps, this practical toolkit will allow enterprises to effectively implement digital solutions based on their capabilities and resources

NA Chairman meets leader of Thai Chamber of Commerce, leading Thai firms

Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ received Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) Sanan Angubolkuk and executives of several leading businesses of Thailand in Bangkok on December 8 as part of his ongoing official visit to the Southeast Asian country.

Shares mixed amid investors' reluctance

Shares were mixed as investors remained reluctant to take risks.

‘Beyond Global Business Promotion & Connection 2023’ attracts 300 businesses

Around 300 major foreign corporations who have invested in Việt Nam and Vietnamese businesses attended the "Beyond Global Business Promotion & Connection" programme held to facilitate links and promote trade between international companies and local ones.

Taste of Australia retail promotion campaign begins

MM Mega Market Vietnam in co-operation with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) on Thursday kicked off the Taste of Australia retail promotion campaign, showcasing Australian cuisine and premium foods and beverages to Vietnamese customers.

Solutions outlined for LNG power development in Master Plan VIII

Việt Nam stands as a nation with abundant favourable prospects for liquefied natural gas (LNG) power, which has caught attention from numerous enterprises and investors, heard a forum held by the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)’s Business Forum magazine in Hà Nội this week.

Japan-Việt Nam bilateral ties see great potential

Bilateral trade between Japan and Việt Nam has grown over 90-fold in the past three decades, thanks to proactive efforts in trade liberalisation, making Japan Việt Nam’s fourth-largest trading partner,

Newly Manila-Đà Nẵng air route introduced

The Philippines national flag carrier will begin operating the new route three times a week each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday with an Airbus A320NEO aircraft.

Klook completes $210 million funding round

Pan-Asian travel and leisure booking platform Klook announced on Thursday that it completed an eighth financing round worth US$210 million to support business growth and financial stability.

Insurance industry gains growth despite economic slowdown

The insurance market is increasingly demonstrating its role and position in socio-economic development, contributing to the successful implementation of the country's socio-economic development goals, as well as bringing financial and health protection to the people.

VPBank completes additional listing of nearly 1.2 billion shares

The Hồ Chí Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE) has granted approval for the additional listing of approximately 1.2 billion VPB shares of Việt Nam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank or VPB) starting from Wednesday.

Medi-pharm Expo 2023 opens in Hà Nội

The 29th Vietnam International Medical and Pharmaceutical Exhibition (Medi-pharm Expo 2023) opened its door in the capital city on Thursday.

AI drives transformative shift for business and consumers

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) will drive a transformative shift for businesses and consumers, resulting in a smoother shopping and payment experience for consumers, experts said.

Russian oil and gas company hailed for contributions to Việt Nam-Russia ties

The Deputy PM said he will direct ministries, agencies, and localities to remove difficulties and obstacles to facilitate projects between the Russian company and its Vietnamese partners.

AEON 1% Club Foundation scholarships empower Vietnamese students for success

AEON 1% Club Foundation bestowed 60 scholarships upon Vietnamese university students during a ceremony held on Thursday.

Ensuring origin of lobster seeds a must to export to China

The blockage of lobster export to China has been pushing farmers into a lot of difficulty since China is the biggest lobster import of Việt Nam which accounts for 98-99 per cent of the country’s lobster export,

Việt Nam's enterprises should take full advantages from FTAs to promote exports to Japan

Infrastructure for the semiconductor industry in Việt Nam ready

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the National Innovation Centre in co-ordination with the the US’s Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) organised a roundtable discussion on infrastructure readiness for semiconductor industry in Việt Nam in Hà Nội on Thursday.