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PM approves programme to promote the development of supporting industry

Tra fish export to UAE jumps 67 per cent in Q1

The Việt Nam Association of Seafood Processors and Exporters said the UAE mainly exported frozen fillets from Việt Nam, accounting for around 93 per cent of the country’s tra fish export to this market.

Việt Nam - an enticing destination for foreign investors: IMF expert

Việt Nam is an attractive destination for foreign investors thanks to its high, stable growth, large domestic market and young, well-educated human resources, said Paulo Medas, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team to Việt Nam at the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group (WB) held recently in the US.

Apparel enterprises concern over business difficulties in Q2, despite rising orders in Q1

Policies on unemployment and social insurance have also created challenges in the labour market with a rise in minimum wage which raises input costs, but product prices have not increased.

Capital shortage - headache for construction firms

Amid the current difficult context, 46.4 per cent of enterprises called on capital supports such as preferential loans, more convenient and faster loan procedures, and reduced lending interest rates.

Bình Thuận exhibition in HCM City promotes specialties

An exhibition event for Bình Thuận specialities is being held in District 1 to introduce the province’s regional specialties and OCOP products to HCM City locals and businesses.

MBBank targets profit growth of 6-8% this year

The bank's leadership is striving to achieve a profit of VNĐ30 trillion (US$1.2 billion), leveraging MB's large customer base.

Solutions being implemented to ensure power supply for coming dry season

The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts that heat will come earlier this year which might weigh on the electricity supply system, especially of the Northern region, as overall demand for electricity is rising.

Banks propose raising small loan cap to VNĐ400 million

Banks suggested raising the value limit for small loans, especially credit cards and overdrafts, because borrowers of such loans are meeting consumer needs so it is difficult for them to have adequate and accurate reports to prove feasible capital use plans.

THACO accelerates investment, to hire nearly 15,000 staff

To meet its management and production and business needs, THACO will recruit 14,746 employees, taking its payroll to 65,520 by the end of this year.

Việt Nam becomes a fastest growing digital economy in ASEAN.

Việt Nam has been the fastest growing digital economy in ASEAN in 2022, 2023 and expected to maintain this position until 2025, with the forecast of smartphones users reaching 67.3 million by 2026, accounting for 96.9 per cent internet users, according to Google, Temasek, Bain & Company and Insider Intelligence.

FPT posts high profit in first quarter

Việt Nam’s giant technology company, FPT has reported a strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2024.

VNA plans to use wide-body Boeing 787 aircraft on the Hanoi-Singapore route.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will use wide-body Boeing 787 aircraft on the Hanoi-Singapore route to meet the increasing demand, especially during the summer peak.

HCM City sees rising demand for prime retail space in downtown: Savills Vietnam.

Luxury brands are looking for high-quality retail space in District 1 - the downtown area of HCM City, according to Savills Vietnam.

Đà Nẵng to have first smart airport terminal in Việt Nam

The international terminal of Đà Nẵng Airport, based in the central city of Đà Nẵng, is set to become a smart terminal under a partnership between the Đà Nẵng International Terminal Investment and Operation JSC (AHT) and FPT Software.

Planning-Investment Minister receives US chip giant NVIDIA’s delegation

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng on Monday had a working session with a delegation from the US chip giant NVIDIA led by Vice President Keith Strier.

SCG ranked among top 10 FIEs in VN

The award recognises the company's significant efforts in implementing its ESG 4 Plus strategy, which emphasises key goals of setting net zero, going green, reducing inequality, and embracing collaboration, fairness, and transparency in all operations, SGG said in a statement.