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Ministry pledges further tax, customs reforms to address firms’ concerns

MSD Vietnam’s executive shares sustainability view

As one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, MSD (known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA in the United States and Canada) says that its top priorities include access to health and environmental sustainability. Katharina Geppert, the newly appointed General Director of MSD Việt Nam, talked with Việt Nam News about MSD's nearly three-decade presence in Việt Nam.

Cement manufacturers raise prices as electricity costs drive up inputs

The price adjustment will see an increase of VNĐ50,000 per tonne for most companies, while The Vissai has set a smaller increase of VNĐ46,300 per tonne.

Việt Nam-France business exchange, trade promotion workshop held in Paris

A trade promotion and business exchange workshop between Vietnamese and French enterprises was held in Paris on October 21 as part of the Vietnamese Goods Week in France.

More than 300 products achieve Việt Nam National Brand in 2024

The Việt Nam National Brand Programme is the Government’s long-term trade promotion programme to build the image of Việt Nam as a country that has high-quality goods and services.

Việt Nam promotes energy transition for sustainable development

Discussions focussed on the potential for renewable energy development in Việt Nam, as well as the mechanisms, policies, laws, regulations and standards aimed at achieving sustainable energy transition.

Hà Nội to launch concentrated promotion programme across 2025

Hà Nội will organise various activities and events related to the Concentrated Promotion Programme in May, July, November and during national holidays in 2025.

US initiates an administrative review of anti-dumping duties on Việt Nam's OCTG

The Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam has announced that the US Department of Commerce recently initiated an administrative review of the anti-dumping duty order on Vietnamese oil country tubular goods (OCTG).

Bitexco group sells Saigon Glory stake for bond repayment

Bitexco Group has sold its entire stake in Saigon Glory, developer of the luxury One Central HCM towers, to Eastern Hanoi Real Estate Company Limited to address bond debt obligations amid scrutiny from bondholders.

Vietnam Digital Industry and Trade Summit 2024 slated for next month

The Việt Nam Digital Industry and Trade Summit 2024 will take place in Hà Nội on November 21, aiming to help businesses with their digital transformation.

Peru’s mega-port to open opportunities for Việt Nam's import-export, logistics

The US$3.5 billion mega-port of Chancay in Peru, set to be completed this year and expected to become a key logistics hub in Latin America, will open new opportunities for Việt Nam's logistics industry by enhancing maritime transport connections and facilitating trade between the two regions.

Việt Nam’s coffee exports exceed US$5 billion in 2023-2024 crop year

Việt Nam’s coffee exports exceeded the US$5 billion mark for the first time in the 2023-2024 crop year that lasted from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.

Forestry sector falls behind in restructuring

To date, only 161 agricultural and forestry companies in Việt Nam have completed restructuring and reforms according to a government-approved plan.

State monopoly over investment, construction of nuclear plant projects: draft law

Planning for nuclear power development will be synchronised with the overall electricity development plan to guarantee power supply security.

Decree developed to tighten management on imported products via e-commerce

Việt Nam is currently among the top 10 countries with the highest e-commerce growth rate in the world with revenue reaching nearly VNĐ498.9 trillion (US$20.1 billion) in 2023.

Non-bank corporate bonds forecast to recover in year-end months

Prospects for credit growth and exchange rates will create favourable conditions for non-bank corporate bonds to recover in the final months of this year, analysts forecast.

VEPR expects GDP growth this year to reach target

The Việt Nam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR) expects GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2024 to reach 7.4 per cent, thereby reaching the 7 per cent target set by the Government.

VN seeks European co-operation for green transformation

Việt Nam wants to strengthen co-operation with the EU for green transformation, and views the bloc as an important partner.

Digital inclusion: the key to Việt Nam's prosperity

Building an inclusive digital future, especially for vulnerable groups, is crucial for Việt Nam's path toward prosperity, equity, and sustainability amidst digital transformation, the Multilateral Forum (MSF) 2024 was told.

International Ngọc Linh ginseng festival set for 2025

The central province has proposed hosting the first ever international Ngọc Linh ginseng (Panax vietnamensis, or Vietnamese ginseng) festival next year – an event to promote the national brand and investment opportunities for international partners in the central province.

Market starts the week with a decline

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index closed at 1,279.77 points, down by 5.69 points, or 0.44 per cent, its second consecutive trading day loss.