Economy - Vietnam News | Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports

Resolution 79 clears the way for SOEs to drive breakthrough growth

State Treasury to issue VNĐ127 trillion of Government bonds in Q1 2024

The Ministry of Finance has assigned the State Treasury to issue VNĐ127 trillion of Government bonds in the first quarter of 2024.

Rice exporters cautious about selecting orders to avoid risks

Political conflicts and climate change, which caused rice demand and rice prices to increase in 2023, are continuing in 2024. Therefore, the need to import and reserve food in general and rice in particular is continuing to increase this year.

VN should consider removing monopolies in gold import and production

Together with the general Vietnamese preference of keeping gold as a means of reserve to hedge against inflation and risks, the monopolies cause unbalance of supply and demand in the gold market, causing domestic gold prices to differ widely from world prices.

PNJ profits for 2023 top $79.7m

Phú Nhuận Jewelry Joint Stock Company reported net sales of VNĐ33.13 trillion (US$1.34 billion) and after-tax profits of VNĐ1.97 trillion ($79.74 million) last year, a decrease of 2.2 per cent and an increase of 8.9 per cent respectively.

Banking stocks' slump drives modest decline in overall market

The stock market experienced a minor decline on Thursday as a result of the downward trend observed among prominent banking stocks within the large-cap category.

Special preferential import tariffs issued to boost Việt Nam-Cambodia trade

The Government has issued Decree 5/2024/ND-CP on special preferential import tariffs for Cambodian goods as part of the implementation of the Vietnam-Cambodia trade promotion agreement for the 2023-2024 period.

HCM City seeks ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to develop green economy

HCM City wants to promote innovative initiatives and multinational cooperation, calling for private investment to gradually transition to a greener and more sustainable economy, Chairman of the City People's Committee Phan Văn Mãi affirmed.

Việt Nam, UAE speed up negotiation for comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The two countries have been expanding cooperation in many fields, notably with the launch of their negotiations for Việt Nam-UAE CEPA.

Vietjet opens HCM City-Chengdu route

Flight tickets on the route have been on sale from Tuesday, Vietjet said, adding that this new route will be inaugurated on February 10, 2024, the 1st day of the Lunar New Year, with a frequency of seven return flights per week.

Petrol prices edge up on January 25 afternoon

The petrol prices were revised up from 15:00 on January 25 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance.

PM asks to ensure petrol supply during Tết

The dispatch said that recently, the Government and the PM have issued many documents directing ministries, agencies and businesses to drastically implement tasks and solutions to guarantee adequate supply, preventing a shortage of gasoline for the domestic market.

Traditional candied fruits lose out as health trumps tradition

Candied fruit, a popular confectionery item consumed during Tết, is losing out to other snacks as people’s eating habits are becoming healthier.

SSC fines individuals, organisations for violating securities activities

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has fined many individuals and organisations for administrative violations of illegal selling and securities manipulation.

Infrastructure and policy key to unlock LNG potential

Economists and industry insiders have long called for measures to address the country's infrastructure and policy-related issues to meet objectives set in the Power Plan VIII.

Cash dividends from banks boost investor interest

Techcombank proposed an annual cash dividend payment of at least 20 per cent of total profit, equivalent to 4-5 per cent of the bank's equity at the beginning of the year, an estimated VNĐ1,500 a share for 2024.

Ensure flexibility, proactivity in price management to control inflation

As Tết (Lunar New Year) holidays are coming near, Deputy PM Khái urges enhanced price management to ensure adequate supply of goods and services as well as stabilising prices.

MPI's head highlights three strategic breakthroughs for economic development by 2030

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng discusses the pivotal role of three strategic breakthroughs - institutions, infrastructure, and human resources - in Việt Nam's vision to become a developed country with high income by 2030 and 2045.

New strategy is expected to promote logistics service development

At a workshop to collect opinions on the draft of this development strategy held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Hà Nội on Wednesday, Trần Thanh Hải, deputy director of the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), said that the draft also provides solutions to increase internal strength of the enterprise and have training of high-quality human resources for this industry.

E-handbook promotes digital transformation from grassroots level

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has launched “Lang So” (Digital Village) e-handbook at https://langso.dx.gov.vn and https://www.facebook.com/lang.so.mic

Cần Thơ authority calls for Japanese investment in agricultural production

Chairman of the Cần Thơ People's Committee Trần Viết Trường had a working session with Toshinao Tanaka, President of the Japanese-funded Takesho Food Vietnam Co. Ltd in the Mekong Delta city