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Hòa Phát Group approved for Yên Mỹ II Industrial Park expansion

Hòa Phát Group has been given approval to invest in a project to build and trade infrastructure of Yên Mỹ II Industrial Park expansion in northern province of Hưng Yên.

Rising selling pressure wreaks havoc on market sentiment

Shares finished the week on a negative note, as the selling force gradually grew stronger at the end of the session causing big falls in the market.

Signify's EcoLink brand debuts in Việt Nam

EcoLink’s current portfolio features a wide range of lighting products

VN-Index treads water as large-cap stocks divide

The market struggled on Thursday as large-cap stocks traded on both sides, causing the VN-Index to hover around the reference price.

Tiền Giang to speed up digital transformation

The Mekong Delta province of Tiền Giang plans to complete digital transformation by 2025, ushering in a digital government, economy and society.

Equitisation and divestment move at slow pace

Although equitisation and divestment of State capital in State-owned enterprises (SOEs) adds revenue to the State budget and improves corporate governance, the process is moving painfully slow due to various obstacles.

Banks’ asset quality to remain safe thanks to large reserve buffers

Despite difficulties due to high inflation, declining net interest income (NIM) and rising bad debts, analysts say Vietnamese banks can overcome risks related asset quality thanks to their large reserve buffers and tight control in lending highly risky areas.

HCM City night time economy needs more sparkle

HCM City is yet to tap the full potential of the night time economy despite evidence from other countries that it encourages higher spending by tourists, experts say.

VN-Index sees quick recovery but new trend has yet been formed

The VN-Index is recovering quickly after plunging to 1,165 points in May, however, analysts said there was not yet enough strong information to support the uptrend.

New fertiliser export tax questioned

The proposal to impose a 5 per cent tax on inorganic fertiliser exports may increase costs and reduce the competitiveness of Vietnamese fertilisers.

Internation exhibitions on telecom, electronic products and film and TV begin in HCM City

The international trade show on information technology, telecommunication and electronic products (ICT COMM) and the International Exhibition of Film and Television Technology (Telefilm Vietnam) opened on June 9 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Monetary policies to be managed flexibly to rein in inflation: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Lê Minh Khái clarified a number of issues raised by National Assembly (NA) deputies regarding banking activities as part of the ongoing NA third meeting's question-and-answer session on June 9.

German-invested firm plans three wind power plants Lạng Sơn

Chairman of the Lạng Sơn Provincial People’s Committee Hồ Tiến Thiệu held a meeting with BayWa r.e. Wind Projects Vietnam Co Ltd on Wednesday to discuss investment in wind power projects in the northern mountainous province.

Japanese firm opens VNĐ3.9-trillion resort in Đà Nẵng

The Japanese-based Mikazuki Hotel Group opened the 13ha Mikazuki Japanese Resort & Spa in the central coastal city of Đà Nẵng on Wednesday.

Business forum to seek cooperation opportunities with Australia

The forum, to be held both in person in HCM City and on virtual platforms, expects to see the presence of leaders of Việt Nam and Australia as well as experts and business representatives from both sides.

VN an attractive life insurance market

The life insurance market remains attractive despite slowing down of late, according to the Insurance Association of Việt Nam.

Amazon and iDEA collaborate on initiative to support e-commerce manpower development for Việt Nam

Amazon Global Selling and the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency (iDEA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the initiative to support the manpower development for enterprises to unlock opportunities with export through e-commerce.

Minister of finance grilled during NA meeting

Minister of Finance Hồ Đức Phớc told National Assembly (NA) deputies on Wednesday his ministry has been working around the clock to come up with solutions to bring down petrol prices.

Market settles up on rising risk demand

Shares jumped on Wednesday on rising buying force since the market opened.

Good policy implementation to help businesses access capital needed post pandemic

Việt Nam’s economy is recovering and businesses are in dire need of capital, especially “cheap” (low interest rate) capital to revive and develop their production and business activities post pandemic. Economist Vũ Đình Ánh talked to the Vietnam News Agency Television about the credit growth and the interest rate towards the end of this year.