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Draft e-commerce law proposes 10 prohibited acts

Price management authority proposes solutions to curb inflation after Tết

The Price Management Department (PMD) has proposed several solutions to curb the consumer price index (CPI) amid inflation pressures after Tết.

Việt Nam’s aviation expected to strongly rebound this year

The recent resumption of domestic and international air routes are building hope that the sector will strongly rebound this year, following a tough year for business in 2020 and 2021.

Construction on the first and largest green material factory in Southeast Asia begins

An Phát Holdings officially started construction of PBAT compostable resin plant in Hải Phòng on Wednesday, the first and largest green material factory in Southeast Asia, which was attended by Chairman of the National Assembly Vương Đình Huệ.

Real estate developer rejects Thủ Thiêm land plot

Real estate developer Bình Minh Investment and Trading Company Limited has rejected the purchase of land at Thủ Thiêm New Urban Area, Thủ Đức City, despite initially winning the bid for it at auction. The move comes after Tân Hoàng Minh Group earlier also did not go through with a planned purchase.

Shares extend gains on property, steel stocks

Vietnamese markets extended gains and ended higher on Wednesday, thanks largely to sharp rises in property and steel shares.

Deputy PM urged to stabilise gasoline supply

Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to promptly conduct inspections to prevent illegal hoarding of petrol for profit.

PM underlines banking sector's role in maintaining macro-economic stability

The banking sector plays the key role in maintaining the macro-economic stability and other major balances of the economy, stated Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính at a New Year meeting with leaders and staff of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on February 8.

HCM City wholesale markets see rapid increase in supply

The volume of foodstuffs pouring into HCM City’s wholesale markets has been increasing rapidly in recent days and prices are mostly steady.

Gold shops brace for God of Wealth Day crowds

Gold buying is expected to skyrocket on the God of Wealth Day on the 10th day of the lunar year, which falls on February 10 this time, since it is believed bring good fortune and prosperity during the year.

Vietnamese rice well-received in Europe

The EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement has opened up unprecedented opportunities for Vietnamese rice.

LNG market attracts investors

Investors are eyeing the Vietnamese liquefied natural gas (LNG) market since environmental protection has become a major factor in energy development in the country, experts have said.

FDI enterprises in Bình Dương resume production after long Tết holiday

Workers are returning to factories in the southern province of Bình Dương as firms gather pace to bring production back to normal after the nine-day Tết (Lunar New Year) festival, the country’s biggest and longest holiday.

Lào Cai to develop sustainable cinnamon value chain

The northern mountainous province of Lào Cai has pledged to boost sustainable development of the cinnamon value chain by approving a project on cinnamon forest planting for 2021-2030.

Creating the most favourable conditions for investors: HCM City Chairman

HCM City will continue to speed up equitisation of State-owned enterprises to enable more reputed companies to list on the stock exchange, and create the most favourable conditions for investors, its chairman has said.

Investor misconception fuels market risks: experts

Company commitments to bond guarantees carry the risk of being declared null and void by law, with bondholders bearing full brunt of bond default.

Hòa Phát Group to export 35,000 tonnes of HRC to Europe

Steel maker Hòa Phát Group announced that its subsidiary Hòa Phát Dung Quất Steel Joint Stock Company has signed a contract to export the first batch of 35,000 tonnes of hot rolled coil (HRC) steel to Italy.

Shares gain on banking and steel stocks

Vietnamese shares rose on Tuesday, bolstered by market heavyweights as demand force increased significantly towards the closing minutes of trading, especially in steel and banking group.

PVGAS Trading imports 30 tonnes of refrigerated LPG

PetroVietnam Gas Trading Co (PVGAS Trading) on February 7 completed the pipe connection, importing the first ship of refrigerated LPG for floating storage on the first working day after the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Tourism companies recover thanks to restructuring

In the past two years, the impact of COVID-19 has hit listed tourism companies’ activities hard, leading to persistent losses and some stocks being given a warning status, and even risk being delisted. However as many businesses turn to restructuring operations, their results have become more positive.