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Việt Nam’s garment industry rebounds, but challenges loom

High costs and legal impasses hinder LNG energy development

Too many variables and over-reliance on imports have been hindering Việt Nam's plan to build power plants running on liquefied natural gas (LNG), industry experts have said.

Huge haul in new markets for Việt Nam’s tra fish exports

Demand for Việt Nam’s tra fish (pangasius) is up in major markets, driving the export of the catfish overseas, reports the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Tighter regulations to prevent manipulative practices

Many investors and firms in Việt Nam have reached a financial size that they are well-positioned to manipulate the securities market, exposing the need for tighter regulations.

Banks promote lending to exporters amid Việt Nam’s positive shipments

Commercial banks have stepped up lending to export firms, especially those in industrial parks and export processing zones, as exports of many goods have grown strongly this year.

It’s time to promote the development of REITs: association

Việt Nam needs to improve the legal framework to promote the development of real estate investment trusts (REITs) to add capital to the property market while bank credit and corporate bond issuance were being tightened.

VN-Index rallies for a forth day on strong growth of blue chips

Shares advanced for a fourth day this week on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange, driven by the strong growth of blue chips.

Bond issuance slows amid tightening controls

Bond issuers have become more cautious amid the authorities tightening control of the market, leading to issuance shrinkages.

Vietjet, Boeing to fulfill order for 200 aircraft

Vietjet’s order of 200 aircraft from Boeing is a significant deal contributing to the bilateral trade balance of the two countries. The order has been formed through three US Presidencies with important developments following growing diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries in recent years.

S&P raises Việt Nam long-term sovereign credit rating to BB+; outlook Stable

Petrol companies to benefit from rising prices

Petrol producers and traders are expected to benefit from low-priced inventories as the price of petrol rises.

Key southern economic region a magnet for FDI

With its advantages and thorough preparation in terms of infrastructure, transport and human resources, after the COVID-19 pandemic is put under control, the key southern economic region remains the leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) flows.

Joining world logistics passport to facilitate trade

Joining the world logistics passport (WLP) initiative could help enterprises reduce logistics costs and increase competitiveness for export expansion.

Housing market sees price increase, liquidity decrease

Experts have warned that the high rate of inflation will cause the domestic housing market to continuously see prices increase, but liquidity decrease.

Enterprises expect strong growth in lychee exports

Enterprises expect the export of lychees this year to increase by about 30 per cent this year.

Ministry to strengthen agricultural value chains in Central Highlands

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development plans to create linkages between production and consumption in the agricultural value chain in Central Highlands province of Gia Lai together with the local People's Committee.

Seventh Corporate Sustainability Index programme launched

The Corporate Sustainability Index (CSI) Programme 2022, the seventh of its kind so far, was launched on Thursday, aiming to assess enterprises’ sustainability and encourage them to adopt sustainable practices.

VN-Index pares gains on stronger selling force

Indices were little changed on Thursday as rising selling pressure in the afternoon trade weighed on many large-cap stocks.

Việt Nam, UK strive to lift trade and investment relations

Việt Nam wants to see more investment from the United Kingdom (UK) in hi-tech agriculture, in cultivation, processing, preservation and distribution of farm produce and foods, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phùng Đức Tiến.

JPMorgan Chase announces fresh capital injection into Việt Nam

JPMorgan Chase on Thursday announced a capital injection of US$123 million into its branch entity in HCM City, bringing the firm’s total capital investment into Việt Nam from US$77 million to $200 million, or VNĐ4.6 trillion.

False declaration of prices in transferring real estate cause losses

Organisations and individuals buying, selling and transferring real estate under two separate prices, meaning that the actual purchase price is lower than that on the notarised contract, is increasingly common and has caused great losses of revenue to the State budget.