Right decision

The State Bank of Vietnam has recently decided to raise the credit growth cap by 1.5 to 2 percentage points, which means that VNĐ240 trillion (US$10.1 billion) would be pumped into the economy. This is good news for businesses and the local economy as struggles with decreasing global demand.

Stopping fake goods

Despite authorities cracking down on the sale of counterfeit goods, there are still plenty of places to pick up a fake designer handbag or gold watch. But be warned, if a deal looks too good to be true, then it probably is.

Vietnam Coffee Day

Vietnam Coffee Day was held in Hà Nội last weekend, attracting numerous visitors from local coffee shop owners, and manufacturers to large international coffee import-export corporations and associations. The event was not only a chance for visitors to learn more about the domestic coffee industry, but also a place for entrepreneurs to expand networks, find new partners, and solutions to improve production.

Ancient town tourism needs refreshing for recovery

A recent survey from Quảng Nam’s provincial tourism association unveiled that 95 per cent of 200 tourism businesses have called for access to bank loans and preferred rates, eased debt payments, tax reductions, human resources and infrastructure investment.

Loosening monetary policy welcome amid credit crunch

The SBV last week raised the 2022 credit growth target for the domestic banking system by 1.5-2 percentage points from its previous target of 14 per cent, allowing commercial banks to pump an additional VNĐ240 trillion into the economy.

Wood working industry urged to focus on branding

The Vietnamese wood industry needs to focus more on branding to increase its competitiveness in the world market and add export value, according to the Việt Nam Administration of Forestry.

Vietnam Coffee Day 2022 launched

According to VICOFA, as of the end of 2022, Việt Nam exported 1.4 million tonnes of coffee, worth more than US$3.2 billion, contributing to the total export turnover of the country's agricultural, forestry, and fishery products.

First Vietnamese brand exporting hi-tech equipment to India

Viettel High Tech (VHT) and United Telecoms Limited Group (UTL) last week signed a strategic agreement on comprehensive R&D deployment of 5G network infrastructure in India and export contract to India market, becoming the first Vietnamese brand exporting hi-tech equipment to India.

Vietjet offers double promotional deals

With the flexible flight time from December 26, 2022 to April 20, 2023, passengers can enjoy year-end festivals and celebrate the jubilant and brilliant Christmas season domestically and internationally, Vietjet has said.

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