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Hải Phòng powers up with new industrial cluster boost

HCM City to turn existing IPs, EPZs into eco-industrial, high-tech zones

The HCM City People’s Committee wants changes made to a proposal to convert industrial parks and export processing zones into eco-industrial and high-tech zones by 2025.

Việt Nam's Q1 recovery goes on but watches for geopolitical risks

Việt Nam’s economy has shown its strong resilience with an expansion of 5.03 per cent in the first three months of this year as risks from the COVID-19 pandemic recede. Yet, complex international environment is expected to weigh on the Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy in the next quarters.

Việt Nam aims to be leading macadamia exporter in the world

Việt Nam aims to be one of the world's leading countries in producing and exporting macadamia products by 2030.

Việt Nam's industrial production flourishes in Q1

The positive rise, which was much higher than 6.44 per cent seen in Q1/2021, contributed 2.42 percentage points to the whole economy's growth in Q1/2022.

Shares start week on a positive note

Shares started the week on a positive note thanks to the growth of securities stock group but selling pressure focused on real estate group at the end of session weakened the rise of indices.

Technology to help F&B recover

Technology applications have played an important role in helping the food and beverage (F&B) market in Việt Nam get back on track after two years of challenges due to the pandemic, experts have said.

Coal shortages puts thermal power plants at risk

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has said that the amount of coal supplied to its thermal power plants (TPP) fell short of the contractual amounts, putting them at risk.

Đà Nẵng calls for investment from Samsung Việt Nam

The central city of Đà Nẵng will offer the most favourable conditions for Samsung to expand cooperation and investment in the city and central Việt Nam

Inflation storm forecast this year

Analysts said inflation has hit many economies around the world, with the situation going from bad to worse, and Việt Nam is no exception with an inflation storm expected in the near future.

Bright outlook for textile industry but investors should still be cautious

The textile and garment industry is forecast to have a bright prospect in 2022, but as share prices have increased sharply since 2021, many stocks may not continue to rise significantly. As a result, analysts say investors should only prioritise enterprises with good fundamental growth.

Ministry sets up 5 zones for agriculture, forestry, fisheries

HCM City is joining hands with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to establish five areas exclusively for agriculture, forestry or fisheries in 13 provinces at a cost of VNĐ2.46 trillion (US$107 million) by 2025.

Việt Nam to amend inadequacies in Land Law

It is urgent to amend the Land Law, which has revealed obstacles hindering the business activities of enterprises, according to experts in a workshop in Hà Nội late last week.

Việt Nam to approve first domestic cargo airline

The Ministry of Transport has sought the Prime Minister’s approval to issue a licence for the first cargo airline in Việt Nam, IPP Air Cargo, as freight demand increases rapidly.

Market expected to inch higher this week

Many securities companies are optimistic about the stock market this week, as companies will soon release their first-quarter business statements and a support package worth VNĐ340 trillion (US$15 billion) will also be disbursed.

HCM City int’l travel expo to take place in September

The 16th International Travel Expo – Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2022) will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in District 7 on September 8 – 10, heard at a press conference in Hà Nội on March 31.

Bamboo Airways continues to operate normally despite chairman's arrest

Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has recently sent a report to the Ministry of Transport, remarking that Bamboo Airways still operates normally after the arrest of its chairman Trịnh Văn Quyết.

Central city set for aviation forum

Representatives of 71 airlines and 820 participants have registered to join the 16th annual Routes Asia Development Forum 2022 on June 4-9, according to Thomas Atkinson of Informa Routes, the event organiser.

Entries open for the 8th PropertyGuru Vietnam Awards

Submissions are now being accepted for the eighth PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards, the biggest and most prestigious industry accolades recognising Việt Nam’s real estate.

Sacombank 2021 profits exceed target by 10%

Despite facing difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sacombank’s pre-tax profits were worth VNĐ12.66 trillion (US$554.16 million) last year, though after risk provisioning for and restructuring expenses the actual number was VNĐ4.4 trillion ($193.1 million).

Blockchain crucial for digital identifiers

Blockchain can play a big part in facilitating digital identifiers, improving online public services and business employment practices, a conference heard in HCM City.