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HCM City’s aspiration to become regional commercial hub

Security crucial in the digital transformation process

Ransomware attacks increased sharply in 2021 and would continue to do so, VSEC said, adding that ransomware infections had spread rapidly due to the growth of online learning and working platforms.

HCM City Economic Forum to take place next month

The HCM City Economic Forum 2022 will take place from April 14-16 under the theme of “Digital economy: Driving force for growth and development of Hồ Chí Minh City in future”.

Việt Nam Furniture Matching Week seeks to connect local producers, international buyers

The second Việt Nam Furniture Matching Week to be held from April 13 to 20 will feature a series of online and on-site activities to link up Vietnamese manufacturers and foreign buyers.

Garment industry goes green

Greening the garment industry is essential for the sector to fully exploit opportunities arising from the free trade agreements and participate deeply in global value chain, acccording to Việt Nam Garment and Apparel Association (VITAS).

Navigating supply chain, shipping issues remain tricky for exporters

Sea freight rates continue to escalate as they track petroleum prices, pushing up export costs and thus reducing the competitiveness of Vietnamese goods, according to businesses.

HCM City all set to collect port infrastructure fees

HCM City is set to launch an automatic fee collecting system for the use of infrastructure and public services at ports on April 1 to raise funds to develop roads around ports.

Gov’t approves extension on bad debt settlement scheme

The Government has agreed to a proposal by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to extend the bad debt settlement of credit institutions based on the pilot Resolution 42/2017/QH14.

Indices rise on strong recoveries of large-cap stocks

Shares ended higher on Tuesday after facing strong correction in the previous session, with both benchmark indices almost recovering fully from the losses.

Vietnamese economy expands 5.03 per cent in Q1

The Vietnamese economy expanded at 5.03 per cent in the first quarter of this year, the General Statistics Office said on Tuesday.

VNĐ2 trillion supports households, businesses in Hà Nội

Hà Nội has set aside more than VNĐ2 trillion (US$87 million) in funds to support poor households, vulnerable groups, and small-to-medium sized businesses in a bid to speed up the capital's economic recovery.

SMEs to increase online exports

Many small and medium-sized enterprises plan to increase cross-border trade for their products via e-commerce platforms

Govt support solicited for Cần Giờ International Container Terminal

The Vietnam International Maritime Corporation has called on the Government and HCM City People’s Committee for support for its proposed construction of the Cần Giờ International Container Terminal.

Experts warn about participation of real estate companies in banks

Experts have raised concerns about the involvement of real estate companies in commercial banks, warning it may pose risks to the financial system and the whole economy.

Consumer goods and services survey to start

The Vietnam Consumer Protection Association (VCPA) will start a survey programme for consumer-trusted goods and services in 2022.

Việt Nam’s nickel demand expected to increase

Việt Nam has the opportunity to be at the forefront of the global movement towards the electrification of transport, so demand for nickel in Việt Nam will continue to rise, experts have said.

Cement company shares skyrocket to historic highs

Shares of cement companies are skyrocketing to record highs amid positive market forecasts.

Visa expands funding programme for women entrepreneurs in Việt Nam

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, on March 28 announced the expansion of the She’s Next Grant Programme in Việt Nam to support women entrepreneurs in capital mobilisation, business governance and development.

EVN inks non-Government guaranteed loan worth 80 million EUR with AFD

The Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) and the French Development Agency (AFD) on March 28 signed an agreement on a non-Government guaranteed loan worth 80 million euros (US$87.8 million) to implement the southern Việt Nam power distribution project invested by EVN's subsidiary - the Southern Power Corporation (EVN SPC).

Market faces strong correction on selling pressure

The market opened the week on a negative note, with both benchmark indices losing more than 1 per cent, as selling pressure weighed on investors' sentiment from the beginning of the session.

Sixth VCCA returns to HCM City in April

The upcoming event “Automation in the Việt Nam National Digital Transformation Program: Intelligent and Innovative” is expected to help develop the automation fields during industrialisation and modernisation