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Forum discusses how HCM City can attract investment in renewable energy

FrieslandCampina begins 5-year programme to improve health, stature of children

The Ministry of Education and Training’sdepartment of primary education on July 9 signed a five-year agreement with FrieslandCampina Việt Nam for a VNĐ55 billion programme called ‘For Vietnam to Leap Forward and Reach Higher’.

Students plant trees in southern nature reserve

Students at Vietnam USA Society English Centers (VUS) throughout the country have planted 1,370 trees on more than 3 hectares at the Bình Châu-Phước Bửu Nature Reserve in the southern province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province.

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Cargo handled at seaports maintains growth

Cargo passing through Vietnamese ports rose by 6 per cent in the first seven months of the year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vietjet brings more Vietnamese citizens home safely

Vietjet expects to bring nearly 10,000 Vietnamese citizens abroad safely back home by the end of July, fully complying with entry requirements and quarantine upon arrival.

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AIIB approves $100-million loan to VPBank

"Small and medium enterprises are the backbone of the economy and by injecting liquidity into the market, we can help this critical sector as part of the overall economic recovery in Vietnam," said AIIB Vice President, Investment Operations, D.J. Pandian.

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Kon Tum Province eyes sustainable development of macadamia farming

As an ideal location for tropical trees that require high humidity, the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum plans to cultivate macadamia trees on 1000ha by 2025, according to the its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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VN-Index tipped to approach 900 points by the end of this year

COVID-19 is still the decisive factor influencing the stock market.

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VN lacks mechanisms for private investment in renewable energy

Many private enterprises said they want to invest in building renewable energy infrastructure, but Việt Nam still lacks mechanisms to encourage private enterprises to participate in this activity.

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Việt Nam vows to partner with Korean firms to overcome hardships: Minister

Vietnam has pledged to work closely with other countries, including the Republic of Korea (RoK), to overcome difficulties amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Thừa Thiên–Huế’s economic zone looks for post-pandemic investments

The Chân Mây – Lăng Cô Economic Zone in the central province of Thừa Thiên –Huế, which boasts comprehensive infrastructure and an open investment environment, is looking for new funding post-COVID-19.

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SPG Invest eyes industrial park in Cần Thơ

Founded in 1998, SPG Invest (SPG) is an international real estate group that invests in high-end real estate, premium hospitality, urban infrastructure as well as smart technology for smart cities.

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Banks to sell collateral assets amid fears of rising bad debts

A number of banks have announced plans to auction off their collateral assets in an attempt to speed up bad debt recovery.

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Garment firm expects revenue drop this year as partner's parent goes bankrupt

US-based retailer RTW Retailwinds, owner of 400 New York & Co stores in 32 states across the US, filed for bankruptcy on July 13 and it will likely close all of its stores.

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Many large enterprises install rooftop solar power systems

Nami Solar, Nami Energy Company’s member company providing solar power solutions, installs rooftop solar power systems for factories of two large companies in HCM City and Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province.

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Mộc Châu Milk to sell shares, raise capital

Some 39.2 million shares will be sold to the strategic investors for VNĐ30,000 per share, valuing the deal at VNĐ1.17 trillion.

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HR Asia names 66 best Vietnamese companies to work for in Asia

Sixty six businesses in Việt Nam have been honoured by HR Asia, a publication meant for human resource experts, as the Best Companies to Work For in Asia.

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Ministry proposes not to allow conversion of condotel into residential projects

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed not granting ownership certificates to allow condotels, tourist villas and officetels to be turned into residential projects.

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Sales of household appliances soar during 'National Sales Promotion Month'

Retailers in HCM City have reported rising purchasing power for household appliances during the “National Sales Promotion Month 2020” from July 1 to 31.

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Tiền Giang Province aims to obtain growth speed of this year to be 7 per cent

Tiền Giang is determined to achieve the economic growth target of 7 per cent this year despite being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Party chief of the Mekong Delta province has said.