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Hà Nội to host int'l agricultural fair

Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the fair will feature approximately 250 booths presenting high-quality products from 100 exhibitors in Việt Nam as well as from countries and territories such as mainland China, Taiwan, Mongolia, South Korea, Japan, Australia and Russia.

New FDI capital invested in Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu doubles by October

By the end of October, the province saw 490 FDI projects operating, with a total registered capital of over US$33.3 billion.

Agriculture, craft village festival to be held in Hà Nội

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the agricultural culture of Hà Nội and purchase high-quality products with traceable origins.

PVI Insurance strengthens global ties at the 20th SIRC

PVI Insurance leaders recently participated in the 20th International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC), held from November 5 to 8 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

VinFast becomes the top market share car brand in Việt Nam

VinFast has announced the delivery of over 11,000 electric vehicles (EVs) to customers in October 2024, bringing the cumulative total to more than 51,000 vehicles.

Bắc Giang prioritises high-tech FDI projects, services industry

The province has attracted 601 foreign-direct investment (FDI) projects valued at US$12.3 billion to date.

KIDO owns nearly 75.4% stake in Hùng Vương Plaza

This transaction aligns with KIDO's pattern of acquiring companies with strong brand value and growth potential.

Farm projects grab top honours at annual green startup competition

A project that makes a range of nutritious cassava-based baked goods by Mai Tuấn Anh of HCM City won the first prize of VNĐ60 million (US$2,373) at the final round of the Green Startup and Sustainable Development Projects/Ideas Competition 2024 in group A (for projects under one year).

Specific policies proposed for North-South high-speed railway project

The project is expected to be 1,541km long, with a design speed of 350km per hour. The construction is due to start in 2027 and completed by 2035.

State Treasury raises over $1.2 billion from government bonds in October

10-year bonds makes up the largest share at 78 per cent (equivalent to approximately VNĐ24 trillion).

Hà Nội to host large-scale international fair for key industrial products in 2025

The city will also organise a conference to connect 50-70 leading industrial product manufacturers with local universities and vocational training institutions.

New policy drafted to help non-bank credit institutions develop further

Under the draft circular, the SBV proposes that credit institutions are reorganised in the form of converting non-bank credit institutions.

HCM City real estate tax revenue jumps 50%

Revenue from personal income tax and registration fees associated with real estate transactions in HCM City has surged by 50 per cent to reach over VNĐ6.54 trillion (US$257.6 million) in the first nine months, according to data from tax authorities.

VN's trade turnover surges 16% in ten months

Economic expert Vũ Vinh Phú attributed the positive trade turnover to the important role of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

President meets with Chilean business executives

State President Lương Cường met with prominent business executives from the Promotion Society Fabril (SOFOFA) in Santiago de Chile on Monday, as part of his official visit to Chile starting last Saturday.

Việt Nam’s FTA network as of October 2024

As of October 2024, Việt Nam has signed and implemented 17 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and is negotiating two more.

Life insurance premiums increased in Q3 after five quarters of negative growth

IAV’s statistics showed that life insurance premiums of new contracts totalled VNĐ5.934 trillion in the third quarter of this year, slightly higher than the total premium worth VNĐ5.874 trillion in the same period last year.

SBV to propose establishment of gold exchange at appropriate time

Governor Hồng said the establishment of a gold exchange has positive aspects such as transparency and more favourable conditions for buying and selling needs of people and businesses, however, it requires investment in infrastructure.

63% of Vietnamese consumers expected to increase spending on essential goods in 2025

According to PwC's 2024 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights Survey, 63 per cent of Vietnamese consumers plan to increase their spending on essential goods over the next 12 months, followed by clothing (52 per cent) and healthcare products (48 per cent).

Market starts the week with slight decline as liquidity reaches highest level in five weeks

The stock market began the week with a mild drop, marking the VN-Index's third straight session of losses, while liquidity hit its highest level in five weeks.

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