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PM approves programme to promote the development of supporting industry

Technology stocks surge in 2024, FPT and CMG lead the way

Instead of solely relying on the current P/E valuation, investors should focus on the future story and growth potential of the business.

Deputy PM ask for support policies to encourage using electric vehicles

Electric vehicles reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment, but traditional taxi firms are still hesitant to convert their vehicles to electric, or use hybrids engines over worries about shortages in the charging infrastructure.

Apartment rental prices on the rise in country’s largest city

Apartment rents in HCM City have surged by up to 28 per cent since last year, especially in the mid-priced and high-end segments.

Việt Nam remains Southeast Asia’s bright star: ASEAN specialist

Việt Nam remains a “bright star” of the Southeast Asian region despite power shortages and a weakened realty market last year, according to Kai Wei Ang, an ASEAN economist at the BofA Securities Inc, which is previously the Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Early US recognition of market economy to increase opportunities for Vietnamese exports

According to assessments of many international analysts, Việt Nam has demonstrated its performance in accordance with the above criteria as good or often better than other countries that have been granted the market economy status.

Int'l retailers seek qualified Vietnamese suppliers

Industry insiders said large international retailers typically insist that their suppliers possess a good understanding of consumer needs, technical barriers and the products' ability to compete in targeted markets.

Social housing development must be one of localities' socio-economic development targets: Directive

There are 503 social housing projects, supplying 418,200 apartments, an increase of 6,950 units compared to March.

Bắc Giang lychees promoted in Thailand

Fresh lychees from Lục Ngạn district, the northern province of Bắc Giang, continue to be sold at the supermarket chain of Gourmet Market and shopping malls belonging to Thailand’s The Mall Group this year.

Vietjet launches two new routes to Taiwan

The airline now offers three return flights per week on the Phú Quốc-Taichung route and four return flights per week on the Phú Quốc-Kaohsiung route.

Textile, garment industry needs to adapt to changing order trends: analysts

While Việt Nam’s textile and garment industry is recovering, it is facing new challenges such as customers preferring small, rapid orders and labour shortages, experts have said.

PNJ to issue 3.3 million of ESOP shares

The issuance rate will be 1 per cent of the total circulating shares.

NA committee supports removing VAT exemption on low-value, imported e-commerce products

The National Assembly’s Finance and Budget Committee supports the removal of the value added tax waiver for low-value goods equal to or less than VNĐ1 million (US$39.30) imported via e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada and TikTok.

Vietnam Airlines launches Việt Nam-Philippines route

The national carrier will operate seven flights per week between the two Southeast Asian countries, four on the HCM City-Manila route and the remainder on the Hà Nội-Manila one.

Boosting knowledge for Vietnamese SMEs through collaboration

The project, themed 'Elevating Knowledge for Vietnamese Small and Medium Enterprises', is on www.smelearning.vn.

Market cushioned by steel share gains

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index declined by 5.14 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 1,274.77 points, falling for the second straight day.

Anti-dumping investigation into galvanised steel originating from China and South Korea

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) requested an investigation and application of anti-dumping measures against some galvanised steel products originating from China and South Korea.

Buyers no longer line up for gold purchases at banks as banks enable online registrations

From June 17, two more banks, the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) and the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), enabled registrations for SJC-branded gold purchases on their websites.