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Gen Z, the new cashew nut consumer

More than 350 delegates from 40 countries and territories took part in the 12th Vinacas Golden Cashew Rendezvous in HCM City to discuss measures and initiatives to help the global cashew industry develop sustainably.

More attention must be paid to varieties to increase fruit exports

Plant varieties, which aim to stimulate the development and distribution of novel plant varieties, take on critical significance in this context.

Stakeholders urge more autonomy for State-owned businesses

When SOEs plan to do something, they must submit it to higher authorities of many levels for approval. However, the authorities normally send them a document packed with legal phrases, implying their plan has been disapproved.

MoF proposes a hike in special consumption tax on cigarettes, beer, and spirits

The ministry is collecting public opinions on the proposal to develop the revised Law on Special Consumption Tax in which the SCT applied in these products should be increased, saigondautu.com.vn reported.

Outflows from domestic and foreign investors weigh on market

The VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) finished the day at 1,021.25 points, a decline of 18.31 points, or 1.76 per cent. This was the lowest closing session level since December 30, 2022.

SeABank completes capital raising

SeABank raised its charter capital from VNĐ19.8 trillion (US$837 million) to over VNĐ20.4 trillion (US$862 million) after a share issue under the 2022 employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Vietnamese banking brands climb in value

Vietnamese banks showed great performance in 2022, consolidated by a credit growth rate of nearly 13 per cent and an economic growth rate of 8 per cent, the highest in the last 25 years.

Việt Nam targets coconut product exports of $1 billion

Exports of coconut products were worth US$900 million last year and are expected to top $1 billion this year, according to the Việt Nam Coconut Association.

Poland seeks to promote exports of food products to VN

Việt Nam and Poland both grow a lot of agricultural products, but they are complementary to each other, offering them the opportunity to tie up, a bilateral business matching heard in HCM City on February 24.

Bình Dương promotes cashless payment trend

The People's Committee of Bình Dương Province’s Dầu Tiếng District plans to establish a pilot project that uses cashless payments at traditional markets, grocery stores and other businesses.

Real estate market to recover by Q3: experts

With the Government’s drastic measures to address problems related to legal bottlenecks, lack of capital access, and challenges in corporate bonds, the real estate market is expected to recover from the third quarter, experts have said.

Breakthrough policies needed to develop electronics industry

The electronics industry has seen good progress in recent years, accounting for about 18 per cent of the total industrial production value and more than 30 per cent of the total export revenue of the country.

Rice exporters to benefit from tight supplies, lower costs

Việt Nam is very likely to benefit from the upward trend in rice prices which is fueled by limited supplies and a shift away from the Indian supply.

Shares to correct as selling pressure still dominant

Investors should pay due attention to the 1,000-point mark and monitor the market supply and demand in the context that the correcting trend will take the leading position this week, said analysts.

Companies come up with big M&A plans from early in the year

A number of companies are pursuing merger and acquisition (M&A) deals this year amid tighter funding from banks.

HCM City People's Committee to remove bottlenecks for foreign businesses

The People's Committee of HCM City held a meeting to resolve obstacles for foreign enterprises.

Vietjet offers discounted tickets on routes to Australia

The tickets (excluding taxes and fees) are available every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile apps. Flights must be booked between April 8 to October 28, 2023.

PNJ revenue up 18.8 per cent in January

Phú Nhuận Jewelry Joint Stock Company (PNJ) achieved VNĐ 4.1 trillion (US$172.4 million) in net revenue and VNĐ302 billion ($12.7 million) in profit after tax in January, year-on-year increases of 18.8 per cent and 11.8 per cent, respectively.

AM Best upgrades credit ratings of PVI Insurance Corporation

AM Best, the global credit rating agency specialising in the insurance industry, has upgraded two key ratings of PVI Insurance Corporation (PVI Insurance) thanks to its strong financial position and robust performance.