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Việt Nam records trade surplus of US$2.4 billion with the Philippines

Việt Nam ranks second on M&A potential list

Việt Nam has been ranked second after the US on a list of the world's most active, dynamic and potential markets for merger and acquisition (M&A) deals this year.

COVID-19 woes: Footwear exports likely to fall short of target

Footwear exports this year are unlikely to hit the target of US$24 billion because of the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

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Industrial park stocks attractive post-pandemic

Despite short-term difficulties, the prospects for industrial zone stocks will increase after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, driven by the relocation of global firms to diversify supply chains, with many picking Việt Nam as their destination.

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Đắk Lắk seeks to become investment magnet

Đắk Lắk seeks to improve its business and investment climate to become an attractive investment destination, according to the Central Highlands province’s Department of Planning and Investment.

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Keeping NPLs ratio below 3 per cent a challenge: experts

The COVID-19 pandemic is weighing on the banking system’s non-performing loans (NPLs), requiring significant effort to keep NPLs ratio below three per cent by the end of this year as targeted by the Government.

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Shares hold onto 900 points under heavy profit taking

Vietnamese shares staggered on Wednesday to extend the market rally to a fourth day under profit taking pressure, led by retail and energy sectors.

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Việt Nam’s first batch of coffee under EVFTA exported

Vietnamese businesses on Wednesday announced the first batches of passion fruit and coffee exported to Europe following the Europe-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

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Businesses must understand trade remedy implications, says expert

Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Trade Defence Department Lê Triệu Dũng talks with Vietnam News Agency about how enterprises can protect their rights and interests on the global stage.

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Mining industry unable to enjoy tax incentives

The mining industry faced difficulties in the first eight months of this year due to being unable to enjoy tax and land rental incentives, said Nguyễn Hữu Quang, deputy head of the National Assembly's Committee on Finance and Budget.

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Companies collect $1.7 billion via bond issuance in August

Companies collected a total of VNĐ38.4 trillion (US$1.7 billion) via bond issuances in August, according to statistics from the Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX).

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Gov’t to ask NA to waive charges for water exploitation rights

Thousands of businesses will not have to pay for the right to exploit water this year if a plan submitted by the Government is approved by the National Assembly.

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SCIC plans to divest all capital in Quảng Ngãi Tourism JSC

The auction is scheduled to take place on September 28.

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Steering committee set up to promote financial inclusion

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has signed a decision to set up a national steering committee to promote financial inclusion in Việt Nam.

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VN stocks lose grip of 900 points

Vietnamese shares curbed their gains on Tuesday as selling increased when the benchmark VN-Index approached the 900-point level.

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THACO launches all new KIA SORENTO with brand new design and technologies

Vietnamese conglomerate THACO on September 14 introduced the KIA SORENTO (All New), the latest generation of KIA’s reinvigorated SUV line-up with the latest chassis, engine and gearbox technologies from KIA and HYUNDAI.

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Việt Nam's GDP revised down to 1.8% in 2020: ADB outlook

Việt Nam's economic growth would bounce back in 2021 if the country successfully controls the COVID-19 spread.

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Strategic co-operation deal signed between F88 Business JSC, KB Securities and KB Securities Vietnam

F88 Business JSC has just signed an agreement of strategic co-operation with KB Financial Group, the leading financial group in South Korea, via its subsidiaries: KB Securities (Korea) and KB Securities Vietnam (a Việt Nam-based member of KB Securities).