Việt Nam News

As online commerce grows in Việt Nam, regulations on consumer protection and disputes should be strengthened, experts said at a conference held yesterday (November 10) in HCM City.

Bamboo Airways has been granted a Foreign Air Carrier Permit from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), allowing it to run direct flights between Việt Nam and the US.

Seafood exports by Mekong Delta provinces are picking up after a lull caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Non-performing loans (NPLs) among commercial banks increased sharply in the first three quarters of this year due to the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will promote domestic market consumption to contribute partly to enhancing socio-economic development.

The Ministry of Finance is working with ministries to issue green bonds next year, an official said.

Military-run telecom giant Viettel plans to divest an 11 per cent stake in its affiliate Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation (CTR) via a public auction at the Hà Nội Stock Exchange on December 7.

The People’s Committee of the southern coastal province of Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu has removed seven land parcels from its auction plans for Côn Đảo this year.

Ensuring cybersecurity was considered a key factor for a successful and sustainable digital transformation, and at the same time, an inseparable part of digital transformation, said Nguyễn Đức Hiển, vice chairman of the Central Economic Commission, at a cybersecurity summit.

VinCommerce, the modern grocery retail subsidiary of conglomerate Masan, has set a target of having over 300 VinMart supermarkets and nearly 10,000 VinMart+ convenience stores by 2025, making it the first choice of partners to serve millions of customers and enjoy outstanding revenue growth together.

Phú Nhuận Jewelry JSC launched on November 10 its new jewellery and accessories brand Style by PNJ to stay ahead of market trends, creating its new growth driver for the future.

Sustainable development was important for Việt Nam to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, said experts at a forum yesterday in Hà Nội.

Trading value on the Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX) totaled VNĐ857 billion (US$36.8 million) per trading session in October, up 16.5 per cent against last month.

Aviation stocks were the stand out on Tuesday following news of the development of a coronavirus vaccine.

The ASEAN Economic Community Council is working on a comprehensive strategy to develop the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) with a vision to 2025. 

Nearly one billion Vietnam International Bank (VIB) shares were listed on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) on Tuesday with the reference price for the first day of trading set at VNĐ32,300 (US$1.4).

Shifting businesses and enterprises into an intelligent and connected virtual space is no longer an option but a necessity to survive, primarily due to the added pressure brought about by the pandemic, a study in the Asia-Pacific region by Deloitte said.

Việt Nam's GDP may achieve a growth rate of 6 per cent or greater in 2021, according to economists and industry experts.