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PM approves programme to promote the development of supporting industry

Vietjet continues to spread wings to Japan

Operating from May 12, 2024 with two return flights per week on Thursdays and Sundays, people and tourists can easily travel between the two cities with a flight time of around 4 hours per leg, Vietjet said in a statement.

Concerns over trade surplus still loom large

Analyst’s Pick: In a common sense, a trade surplus means a favourable trade balance, which contributes to economic growth. This is particularly true in emerging or developing markets, and in countries whose economic growth is highly driven by exports. Việt Nam is not an exception.

Cosmetics market: local producers still hold a modest share

Despite the fierce competition and the high consumer preference for international brands, local businesses have been gradually asserting their position but still hold a modest share, estimated at around 10 per cent of a $2.3 billion market.

Banks step up private placements to foreign investors in 2024

Besides State-owned banks Vietcombank and BIDV, private banks such as LPBank, SHB and HDBank have also planned for stock offering to foreign investors in 2024.

Legal framework for crypto assets to be finalised next year

Besides the development of the legal framework for crypto asset management, the decision also requires the ministry to implement the legal framework, including improving understanding for management and supervisory agencies about the risks of the issue.

Việt Nam needs to develop rice trading floor for transparency: PM

This is a part of Directive 10/CT-TTg on promoting production, business and export of rice in a sustainable, transparent and effective manner in the new situation, issued by Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on March 2, 2024.

State budget revenue from exports-imports down 2.4% in two months

The State budget revenue from export-import activities in the first two months of this year reached VNĐ56.42 trillion (US$2.35 billion), or 15% of the estimate, down 2.4% year on year, reported the General Department of Customs.

Deputy PM calls for Samsung's help in training semiconductor engineers

Samsung’s investment has contributed to Vietnam’s import-export revenue as well as economic development.

Foreign providers pay VNĐ2 trillion in tax in two months

The General Department of Taxation has implemented a combination of solutions to prevent tax revenue loss in e-commerce sector.

VN-Index climb with foreign investors' strong buying real estate stocks

The VN-Index sustains its upward trajectory in the opening session of the week, buoyed by the support of the blue-chip stocks and a series of real estate shares.

THACO KIA oversees Sonet production in Uzbekistan for Kia

A batch of 25 employees from the THACO KIA plant is supervising the production of Kia Sonet cars at the ADM Jizzakh LLC automotive plant in Uzbekistan since February 15, and will be there until May 25.

Việt Nam-Australia trade co-operation grows positively

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s official visit to Australia is expected to create new momentum for the bilateral relations, including their trade ties.

Hải An Transport issues $20m worth of convertible bonds to 4 investment funds

SSI Securities Corporation has successfully advised Hải An Transport and Stevedoring JSC’s issuance of convertible bonds worth VNĐ500 billion (US$20.38 million) to four investment funds.

Deep processing enhance agricultural export value: experts

Experts have advocated for deep processing to enhance competitiveness and create higher-value products.

Vietnamese coffee showcased in Algeria

The Trade Office of Vietnam in Algeria coordinated with the Bab Ezzouar Commercial Centre in Algiers to organise an event to promote Vietnamese coffee products.

HoSE starts trial run of new KRX technology system on March 4

The system has faced persistent delays and setbacks, extending the rollout schedule to nearly 10 years.

SSC to launch single-point information disclosure system for listed firms

The system helps streamline administrative procedures and reduce business costs, improve efficiency and ensure timely information dissemination.

State budget collection reaches 24.3% of 2024 projection in two months

53 out of the country's 63 provinces and centrally-run cities have seen an increase in budget revenue compared to the January–February period in 2023.

Manufacturing sector continues to grow, business sentiment at one-year high: PMI

Sustained improvements in new orders support job creation with employment rises for the first time in four months, while business confidence jumped to one-year high.

Securities companies engage in fierce competition, offering low-Interest margin lending to investors

Leading securities companies, including SSI Securities Corporation, are actively participating in this race by offering enticing promotions. SSI Securities Corporation provides a refund of up to VNĐ50 million in margin interest to investors.