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New financial strategy aims to improve capital access for SMEs

Firms call for measures to end delays in tax refunds

By 2023, delayed refunds in the timber sector had amounted to over VNĐ6 trillion (US$255 million).

Vietnamese people optimistic about personal finances, anxieties remain about the cost of managing health

A total of 7,224 people, aged 25 to 60 years old, were surveyed in late December 2022 and early January 2023. In Việt Nam, 1,015 people were surveyed. Each respondent either owns insurance or intends to buy insurance.

Capital city strives to new industrial zones and clusters to attract foreign investors

Statistics from Hà Nội Department of Planning and Investment revealed that the city had to date attracted over US$69.84 billion worth of foreign investment, ranking second among localities nationwide.

Idle cash flows may return to the market: experts

Rate cuts since the beginning of the year could have a favourable influence on the stock market, with the expectation that idle cash flows will shift to the stock channel when deposit interest rates fall.

Comprehensive solution needed to support loss-making enterprises

Statistics of financial data provider Fiin Group showed that in the fourth quarter of 2022, there were about 251 loss-making enterprises out of a total of about 1,000 enterprises that published financial statements.

Vietnamese lychee, longan eye bigger market share in Singapore

A series of activities, including the Vietnamese Goods Week programme, as well as business networking and lychee testing events, have taken place in the island nation.

VN eyes investment in clean energy to develop carbon market, achieve net zero emissions

Việt Nam is seeking investment in clean energy as part of its scheme to develop a carbon market to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

State budget revenues from export-import down 18% in five months

During the period, the country's total export-import value was estimated at $262.54 billion, down 14.7 per cent year-on-year.

Building material industry in a jam amid stagnant property market

It was critical to promote housing development, especially social housing projects, urban areas and transport infrastructure projects and speed up public investment disbursement to support the building materials markets.

Science, technology plays an important role in socio- economic development

Science and technology has become indispensable to socio-economic development and digital transformation, deputy secretary of the HCM City Party Committee, Nguyễn Hồ Hải, has said.

Travel companies see positive outlook but challenges lie ahead

Experts forecast a positive outlook for travel stocks after two years being battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Vietnamese tourism businesses still have to face many difficulties and challenges.

Viettel cooperates in digital transformation for university

Viettel Cần Thơ will support digital transformation at Nam Cần Thơ University, support each other in the fields of technology, services, and commerce.

No operators submit applications in 4G and 5G frequency auctions

MIC held an auction of the 2300MHz band, including three blocks of bands A1 (2300-2330 MHz), A2 (2330-2360 MHz), A3 (2360-2390 MHz) on May 15, May 25 and June 2 this year.

Cyber authority tightens up on harmful content

For every 100 dollars generated by illegal activities on YouTube globally, a shocking 55 dollars come from Việt Nam.

Open data and AI - the engine of economic growth

The Ministry of Information and Communications co-ordinated with the People's Committee of Thừa Thiên – Huế Province and the World Bank to organise an international conference on open data and AI for economic growth in Huế City on Thursday.

US may investigate paper bags from Việt Nam

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) received a request for an anti-dumping investigation on paper shopping bags imported from Việt Nam.

MARD calls for signing of protocol to boost farm produce trade with China

The MARD suggested China Customs permit more fruits, aquatic species and products of Việt Nam to enter this country, license more Vietnamese aquatic product exporters that meet China Customs’ standards as confirmed by Vietnamese authorities.

Firms call for support as wood exports slump

Statistics of Việt Nam Timber and Forest Products Association (Viforest) showed that wood exports were estimated at US$4.7 billion in January – May, falling by nearly 30 per cent against the same period last year.

Market rebounds in closing minutes

Foreign capital also showed a signal of improvement as foreign investors net bought on both main exchanges.

Bia Saigon supports the arrival of Michelin Guide in Việt Nam

Bia Saigon, a well-established local brand deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture, proudly partners with the Michelin MichelinGuide as the primary sponsorofficial partner of the Michelin Michelin Guide in Hà Nội and HCM City.