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PM approves programme to promote the development of supporting industry

Philippines reduces rice import tax to 15%

The Philippines, one of the world's largest rice buyers and biggest importers of the Vietnamese grain, officially announced a reduction in rice import taxes from 35% to 15%, effective in early August this year and lasting until 2028.SC) certificate to the local clam farming sector.

Bến Tre clam farming sector awarded third MSC certificate

The Mekong Delta province of Bến Tre celebrated a significant achievement on June 24 with a conference awarding the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certificate to the local clam farming sector.

KBC plans to open a vocational school for chip manufacturing

KBC is coordinating with training organisations in Taiwan (China) and South Korea, the world's two largest chip manufacturers, to develop a series of vocational schools.

Enterprises advised to focus on deep processing to enter Asian and African markets

Deep processing could also help domestic firms improve their export turnovers and keep up with market trends.

Coastal central province draws $248 million in first half year

The provincial statistics agency said the number of FDI projects doubled in comparison to the same period last year.

Standard Chartered forecasts Q2 GDP to moderate amid higher inflation

In its recent macro-economic updates about Việt Nam, Standard Chartered Bank forecasts the Việt Nam’s Q2 GDP growth at moderate to a still-strong 5.3 per cent year-on-year (from 5.7 per cent in Q1).

Business sours for Bến Tre farmers as shrimp prices plummet

Shrimp farmers in the coastal province of Bến Tre are struggling to expand their farming areas or invest in hi-tech farming methods since they are getting low prices.

PV Trans raises charter capital to over $139.8 million

PV Trans has completed the issuance of over 32 million new shares to pay 2021 dividends to shareholders.

HCM City eyes $25,500 agricultural output per hectare by 2025

Though HCM City’s farmlands continue to disappear due to rapid urbanisation, productivity has increased over the years, reaching VNĐ575 million (US$22,615) per hectare last year, according to its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Viettel becomes the first firm in Việt Nam to receive ISO 30107-3 for FaceID

Viettel's eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) system has achieved international recognition with the ISO 30107-3 certification for facial recognition (FaceID) at level 2. Viettel is the first and only enterprise in Việt Nam to attain this highest level of certification.

VN will continue to improve public financial transparency

The PEFA framework provides a high-level overview of all aspects of a country’s public financial management system.

Market plunges as liquidity reaches a four-week high

The Vietnamese market opened the new week negatively as VN-Index decreased sharply, while market liquidity was at an four-week high.

Liên Khương Airport granted international status

This is the first of its kind in the Central Highlands region.

Phát Đạt to divest all stakes from BIDICI

It plans to execute the divestment at a price no lower than 130 per cent of par value, which corresponds to a minimum expected proceeds of over VNĐ1.4 trillion.

Thailand aims for 7.5 billion THB from foreign film productions

Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry aims to generate 7.5 billion THB (over 200 million USD) this year from foreign film productions, a 10% increase compared to last year’s.

Việt Nam doesn’t manipulate currency: US Treasury

Việt Nam did not manipulate the rate of exchange between the Vietnamese đồng and the US dollar for purposes of preventing effective balance of payments adjustments, or gaining unfair competitive advantage in international trade in the four quarters through December 2023.

Deposits at Vietnamese banks reach record high of $628b

Despite low interest rates, bank deposits have reached a new historic peak of VNĐ16 quadrillion (US$628.5 billion) as of the end of March, according to the latest data from the central bank.

Bắc Giang leads economic growth in Q1

The estimated Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of the northern province of Bắc Giang reached 14.18 per cent in the first quarter of this year, continuing to lead the country, according to Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Mai Sơn.

Đồng Nai seeks investment for 36 top-priority projects

The Đồng Nai People’s Committee recently held a conference to introduce these high-priority investment projects as part of the provincial planning for the period 2021-2025, with a vision towards 2050.

Bayer Vietnam won the “Public-Private Partnership of the Year” award for its ForwardFarming Initiative

Bayer and the Việt Nam’s National Agricultural Extension Center (NAEC) have received the “Public-Private Partnership of the Year” award at the GovMedia Conference & Awards 2024 for its ForwardFarming Initiative.