Việt Nam News

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the construction of the first phase of Hải Lăng liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant in Hải An commune in the central province of Quảng Trị's Hải Lăng District.

The Vietnam Report JSC and online newspaper VietNamNet last week revealed the 500 largest enterprises in Việt Nam (VNR500) and top 10 prestigious companies in the pharmaceutical industry - logistics - animal feed – packaging this year.

Dragon Capital believes that as the Vietnamnese economy returns to normal growth of 6-7 per cent in 2022, good quality large-cap stocks, which reflect macroeconomic growth drivers, will lead the market’s trend again.

The luxury and mid-priced apartment segments will continue to lead the market in 2022, while affordable apartments will remain scarce, according to property consultant DKRA Vietnam Joint Stock Company.

SeABank has received approval for its public offering of over 181.3 million shares to existing shareholders at a price of VNĐ15,000 (US$0.66) per share.

Việt Nam's pangasius (tra fish) export turnover is forecast to reach US$1.7 billion this year, up 13 per cent year on year, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Vũ spoke at the opening ceremony of the 14th Annual Việt Nam Economic Scenario Forum 2022 on Friday.

Land prices in HCM City are rising sharply, and experts warn this can have negative consequences on public works and housing supply.

Due to the adverse impacts of COVID-19 , the total number of ships passing through seaports in Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu Province decreased in 2021. However, the number using Cái Mép – Thị Vải increased in both the number of vessels and the volume of goods compared to those in 2020, according to the Vũng Tàu Maritime Administration.

Shares struggled on Friday with the market experiencing strong volatility with big variations in large-caps’ prices.

As the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday approaches the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV) has requested the Ministry of Transport allow it to take the initiative in increasing flights, starting from January 14. 

Việt Nam has the third lowest operating costs among nine countries in Asia, just behind Cambodia and Myanmar, according to Asia-Pacific’s leading business transformation consultancy TMX. 

The southern industrial province of Bình Dương looks to get its COVID-stricken economy back on track this year, aiming for an increase of 8 – 8.3 per cent of the Gross Regional Domestic Products (GRDP).