Việt Nam News

After the State Bank of Vietnam cut several policy interest rates last week, interest rates on the interbank market, the open market operation (OMO) channel and commercial banks have all decreased.

Medigo, a Việt Nam-based telehealth platform that provides on-demand medicine prescription and delivery services, has successfully raised US$2 million in a series A funding round led by East Ventures, with the participation of Pavilion Capital and Touchstone Partners.

Top priority would also be given to cutting costs for businesses and synchronously and effectively deploying policies to support firms in capital, technology transfer, training and human resource development.

Central Retail Vietnam's sourcing team has met with businesses and suppliers in the south-east to discuss co-operation opportunities at a trade promotion conference between HCM City and its neighbours in Bình Phước Province last week.

Three clam farming co-operatives in Trà Vinh Province with a total area of 433ha have been awarded the Aquaculture Stewardship Council quality certification.

No Va Land Investment Group Corporation (Novaland) has appointed Dennis Ng Teck Yow as its chief executive officer (CEO), replacing Nguyễn Ngọc Huyên.

The Việt Nam - Asean Association for Economic Co-operation Development (VASEAN) would create conditions for firms in seeking business opportunities, through building transaction centres and promoting products in ASEAN countries.

Standard Chartered Bank has officially partnered with Dear Our Community as the title sponsor to launch the series named “Opening the Way - Leading the Path" - the first content series featuring social impact practitioners targeting the young audiences in Việt Nam.

Saigon Beer - Alcohol - Beverage Corporation (SABECO) and its Bia Saigon has accompanied and supported young talents, contributing to bringing Việt Nam's name in international sports arenas.

State-run groups and corporations must operate effectively to contribute to building an independent and self-reliant economy, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính requested on Saturday.

Vũ Tự Thành, the US-ASEAN Business Council representative in Việt Nam, said representatives of more than 50 US companies will visit Việt Nam from March 21-22 to discuss investment and business opportunities

Live selling is a trend that has gained popularity in Southeast Asia in recent years as a way for businesses to sell their products or services directly to consumers, according to a report conducted by Ninja Van Vietnam.

HDBank has won two more coveted international awards adjudged by leading global banking and financial experts for meeting stringent criteria in terms of total assets, net profit, growth index, business orientation, and others.

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Lưu Quang spoke at the Việt Nam Connect Forum – Breakthroughs for central Việt Nam – in the central city on 17 March, emphasising that the region plays a crucial role in promoting rapid and sustainable growth.

Retail stocks have dropped significantly due to the decline in business results in the context of the global economic recession and high interest rates.

Green growth and sustainable development have been identified as one of the focuses in the development policies of many countries around the world in recent years.

In response to the proposal, Deputy Prime Minister Lê Minh Khái instructed the Ministry of Finance to work with relevant ministries and branches to study and consider the association's recommendations and submit them for consideration and decision following the law.

Việt Nam was Spain's largest supplier of coffee (by volume) in 2022, with 113,550 tonnes worth 269 million EUR (US$287 million), up 21.6 per cent in volume and 78.9 per cent in value against 2021.