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Vietnam Airlines opens new domestic routes

The carrier is also selling 6,666 tickets priced from VNĐ66,000 (US$2.8) each one-way or equivalent to VNĐ543,000 ($23) including taxes and fees.

EVFTA, EVIPA approved to boost VN-EU economic, trade relations

National Assembly deputies officially ratified the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Europe-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) on Monday

Business Beat

Consumer lending expected to recover well after pandemic ends

Will consumer loans remain a money-spinner for banks post-COVID-19? This was a question recently posed by market observers after witnessing the pandemic’s big economic impact on individuals and households, dragging down demand for personal loans.

Economy

Capital flows into Móng Cái City

With both border gates and seaports with China, the city of Móng Cái in Quảng Ninh Province is a top spot for realty businesses and project developers.

Economy

Reforms needed to attract foreign portfolio investment: fund manager

Việt Nam needs to effect changes and reforms to attract more foreign portfolio investment, Andy Ho, chief investment officer of investment fund VinaCapital, has said.

Economy

Opportunities still exist but market will struggle to make big advance

According to Việt Dragon Securities Company (VDSC), given that many countries have gradually resumed economic activities, there will be more workload for Việt Nam.

Economy

Banks expect credit growth extension

Many commercial banks are proposing the central bank to extend credit growth limits as they have so far nearly reached the allowed threshold.

Economy

Failed projects to receive no more cash: Deputy PM

Seven of the 12 projects are dealing with legal battles over contracts. As attempts to settle disputes have failed, some cases now must go before international courts.

Economy

VN firms urged to boost export of medical supplies

To capitalise on the global demand for medical protective equipment, Vietnamese companies need to proactively study markets, demand and quality standards, experts have said.

Economy

Việt Nam to export two more coronavirus test kits to Europe

Both kids are manufactured by Thái Dương (SunStar JSC) and have received market authorisation in the EU.

Economy

Conference seeks ways to promote lychee consumption

More than 2,300 people attended a teleconference on Saturday promoting lychee consumption at home and abroad held in the northern province of Bắc Giang.

Economy

Việt Nam agriculture to be world’s top 15 most developed

Việt Nam will strive to be among the world’s top 15 most developed countries in agriculture by 2030 with agricultural processing to rank in the world’s top 10.

Economy

Kiên Giang steps up export promotions

The Mekong province of Kiên Giang is taking steps to promote exports to compensate for damages caused by the effects of COVID-19 and saline intrusion.

Economy

SMEs urged to have deep understanding on EVFTA

The EU - Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to bring both opportunities and challenges for businesses, especially small-and-medium sized enterprises (SMEs). This was why SMEs should fully understand the provisions of the EVFTA.

Economy

Foreigners allowed to own homes in 22 commercial housing projects

Currently, foreigners in Việt Nam can own up to 30 per cent of apartments in some projects, but demand has far exceeded this level.

Economy

HCM City to organise fair to stimulate consumer demand

The HCM City Department of Industry and Trade will for the first time in several years allow businesses to offer promotions of up to 100 per cent in June and July to boost demand that has taken a hit from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Economy

Loan dues extended to fight economic downturn

Credit growth rates of the banking sector in the first few four months of the year were lower than a year ago

Economy

HCM City turns attention to reviving economy

The chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee has urged agencies to have specific solutions to support enterprises as part of its effort to gradually revive business activities following the containment of the COVID -19 pandemic.

Economy

Central bank plans to pilot fintech regulatory sandbox

The State Bank of Việt Nam is planning to pilot a regulatory sandbox which would allow fintech companies to participate in providing some banking services starting from 2021.