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Ministry proposes facilitating customs clearance to boost lychee exports

Conference highlights role of green hydrogen in Vietnam’s energy transition

Dr. Trần Khánh Việt Dũng from HDF Energy Director in Việt Nam said that with its high potential, support from partners and the right development direction, Việt Nam can be a leading country in producing and using green hydrogen to meet domestic demand and export

HCM City gives priority to supporting hi-tech agricultural production start-ups

HCM City will give priority to supporting and nurturing high-tech agricultural production start-ups of young entrepreneurs in an aim to raise the proportion of high-tech agriculture in the city's total agricultural land.

Bình Thuận develops dragon fruit value chain

The People's Committee of the south-central province of Bình Thuận is seeking ways to facilitate the sustainable development of its dragon fruit production chain.

Shares rise for third straight session, backed by strong cash flow

Shares rose for three consecutive sessions on Wednesday, backed by strong cash flow pouring in oil and bank stocks.

SeABank to raise charter capital to over US$1 billion

The bank will issue 295.2 million shares at a rate of 14.5 per cent to pay 2022’s dividends and more than 118.2 million bonus shares with a ratio of 5.8 per cent.

Seminar discusses logistics, port development

HCM City needs to invest more in logistics to become a regional transshipment hub for goods, a seminar heard in HCM City on July 4.

Industry Agency, Toyota Vietnam team up to assist firms in automobile supporting industry

This is the fourth year the two sides have inked a cooperation deal to assist domestic firms so as to raise the rate of locally made components in automobiles.

Auto stocks expected good prospects on supportive policies

Interest rate cuts and a 50 per cent reduction in automobile registration fees are seen as positive factors for the industry in the second half of 2023.

Companies embrace cage-free eggs to meet consumer demand

To embrace the circular economy and meet consumer demand, many companies in Việt Nam have started using cage-free eggs in their production, experts have said.

Vietnamese banks target international safety standards under Basel III

According to banking expert Nguyễn Trí Hiếu, besides helping banks improve their credit ratings and enhance their competitiveness in the international market, Basel III has stricter regulations to minimise risks in the event of a crisis.

New decree to be developed to facilitate LPG business

The lack of regulations has made it difficult for authorities to clarify obligations in cases where LPG cylinders do not meet requirements for safety, fire prevention, and quality, or accountabilities when leaks or gas explosions occurred.

Air passenger surges by 30 per cent in first six months

There was a surge in the volume of international visitors travelling to and from Việt Nam, surpassing 14.4 million. This figure represents a fivefold growth compared to the same period in 2022.

Electronic payment continues to flourish in Việt Nam

Payment transactions via QR code are increasingly popular in Việt Nam while ATM transactions are decreasing in both quantity and value.

Việt Nam remains Philippines’ largest rice supplier

Việt Nam remains the largest exporter of rice to the Philippines with shipments surging by 31.1 per cent year-on-year in the first five months of the year to US$772.4 million.

Agricultural, forestry and fishery exports reach nearly $25 billion in H1

The agricultural sector had seven groups of products recording an export turnover of over $1 billion in the first half of 2023, including coffee, rubber, rice, vegetables, cashew nuts, shrimp, and wood products.

Shares rise for two consecutive sessions

During the sessions, investors poured nearly VNĐ1.6 trillion into the northern exchange, equal to a trading volume of more than 108.3 million shares.

International precision engineering, machine tools expo opens in HCM City

The 19th International Precision Engineering, Machine Tools and Metalworking Exhibition and Conference opened in HCM City on Tuesday to showcase a range of the latest manufacturing machinery, technologies and solutions.

Cautious consumers hope to ride out financial turbulence.

Looking ahead, consumers expect to remain cautious with their personal finances, with around half of those invested in savings, gold, and securities planning to invest more in the next 12 months.

Sumitomo Group explores $400m investment in industrial park in Thanh Hóa Province

The key investment project aims to create a top-notch industrial park that will attract investors with modern technology while creating numerous job opportunities and contributing to the province’s socio-economic development.

Interest rate cut: important but certainly not a panacea

Analyst’s Pick: With both external and internal conditions favourable for the interest rate cut, it is possible that the central bank will continue further easing its monetary policy.