Việt Nam News

Retail prices of petrol were revised up in the latest adjustment on January 18

The Vietnam Trade Office in Spain has issued a warning to domestic businesses to be careful when signing contracts with Spanish businesses to avoid risks.

Việt Nam’s early engagement in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) highlights its proactive stance as one of the first countries to join the discussions initiated by the US in May 2022

The HCM City Union of Business Associations has proposed a number of measures to help businesses overcome challenges and foster green growth and digital transformation this year.

Chairman of the NA Economic Committee Vũ Hồng Thanh said there have been calls to change certain provisions related to cross-ownership, manipulation and control of credit institutions (CIs), as well as measures to reduce the ownership ratio, limit credit issuance, cross-ownership and manipulation in the banking sector. 

Việt Nam’s economy showed resilient growth in 2023, a challenging year marked by a global economic slowdown. Demand for Vietnamese exports, public investment and private consumption represent three main economic forces propelling the economy upward in the second half of the year. The nation’s economy is expected to continue its upward trend in 2024.

Vietjet will offer seven return flights on the new route per week, the airline said in a statement. 

FCMG giants like Nestlé and Coca-cola lead the way in circular economy initiatives.

Domestic beer industry enterprises have reported numerous difficulties, including high prices for imported raw materials, weakened consumer demand due to reduced discretionary spending, and the need to strengthen advertising, promotions and discount policies to boost sales and protect their market share.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Singapore's Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation for the 2024-25 period.

Cambodia is likely to continue to call on foreign firms to invest in prioritised areas such as agricultural product processing, high technology, industrial production, clean energy and infrastructure construction.

Although most developers did not change their prices, high-priced inventory caused primary prices to rise, according to Savills Hà Nội.

Nguyễn Thị Hương, head of the General Statistics Office (GSO), spoke to Vietnam News Agency about this breakthrough year in the five-year economic development plan for the 2021-2025 period.

The two-tier pricing model, encompassing both capacity and energy prices, is viewed as advantageous for customers and ensures the recovery of the power industry's investment costs.

Nestlé has rolled out its 2024 Tết campaign with the theme “Wish for Enough is Enough/Will Come True” that encourages consumers to take part.

The level of mechanisation in Việt Nam’s agriculture is still low compared to other countries in the region and the world.

PM Chính confirmed the consensus in setting up a research and advisory group on building financial centres in Việt Nam led by former German Vice Chancellor Dr. Philipp Rösler, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng, and Chairman of the People’s Committee of HCM City Phan Văn Mãi.

The talk was organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Geneva-based Vietnamese mission, the Young Presidents' Organisation (YPO) and the investment firm VinaCapital.