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ADB lowers growth forecast for Việt Nam to 5.8 per cent this year

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its GDP growth forecast for Việt Nam down to 5.8 per cent for 2023 and 6.5 per cent for 2024, from 6.5 per cent and 6.8 per cent in April, respectively, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) released this week.

Ministry proposes electricity price be adjusted every three months

An increase from 5 per cent to below 10 per cent would be decided by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and by 10 per cent or higher by the Prime Minister.

Việt Nam-US trade outlook positive in the second half of 2023

Trade between Việt Nam and the US nations will flourish in the second half of this year, said the Counselor and Head of the Việt Nam Commercial Office in the US.

Informal recycling facilities do more harm than good environmentally

Inefficient recycling costs Việt Nam nearly US$3 billion per year and causes heavy damage to the environment.

Forum discusses new approaches for pharma-healthcare development in Việt Nam

New approaches for pharma-healthcare development in Việt Nam were the main topic of discussion at a forum in Hà Nội on July 20.

Vinfast to hold EV factory groundbreaking ceremony in US

VinFast, the subsidiary automaker of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, has announced it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony of its electric vehicle (EV) factory in North Carolina, the US, on July 28.

PM proposes stronger trade, investment relations with US

Bilateral trade turnover reached more than US$123 billion in 2022. The US became the second-largest trading partner to and one of the most important export markets of Việt Nam. The US also ranked 11th out of 142 countries and territories investing in Việt Nam.

Samsung Hope School gives wings to dreams of young people

Samsung Vietnam and Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI) Thursday jointly held the 10th Anniversary of the establishment of Samsung Bắc Ninh Hope School (Việt Nam Korea Co-operation Centre).

Shares extend losses as major industries lose ground

Vietnamese shares extended losses on Thursday as large-cap stocks in a series of industries suffered selling pressure, especially banking, securities and energy.

Electrical equipment and energy saving technology exhibitions open in HCM City

The 16th International Exhibition on Electrical Technology and Equipment (Vietnam ETE 2023) and the 13th International Exhibition on Products, Technologies of Energy Saving and Green Power (Enertec Expo 2023) opened in HCM City on July 19.

Central Retail launches its sixth mini go! supermarket in Việt Nam

Central Retail on Wednesday officially inaugurated a mini go! supermarket in Điện Bàn district, Quảng Nam Province.

Export of rice, fruits, vegetables spike in H1

The export of rice, fruit and vegetables to China and other markets posted a remarkable surge by 34.7 per cent and 64.2 per cent, respectively in the first half.

Petrovietnam's vision: Nurturing vital products for future growth

Petrovietnam’s leaders and professional committees assessed the existing product portfolio and selected Petrovietnam's key products.

Unlocking Hà Nội's rooftop solar potential: overcoming challenges for business development

Việt Nam News interviews with Nguyễn Khắc Văn, Deputy Head of the Hà Nội Department of Industry and Trade’s Energy Management Division about Hà Nội's potential for harnessing renewable energy sources in industrial production.

Bankers propose resolution to support firms, people

The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has suggested the Government submit a request to the National Assembly for a resolution to support firms and people to overcome difficulties and promote business development.

National petroleum-gas reserve infrastructure planning approved

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà on Tuesday signed a decision approving the infrastructure planning for national petroleum and gas reserves for the 2021-30 period, with a vision towards 2050.

‘E- shopaholics’ account for 45% of online purchases: study

Shopaholics make up 15 per cent of the Southeast Asian e-shopper population, and account for 45 per cent of e-commerce purchases, a study has found.

Vietnamese export rice price sets new record

At the end of last week, the export price of Việt Nam's five-per cent broken rice was trading at $513 per tonne.

Exports of cement and clinker fall

The Ministry of Construction said that production and consumption of some key construction materials in the first half of the year declined sharply.

3 international expos kick off in HCM City

The Việt Nam International Electronics and Smart Appliances Expo, Việt Nam International Gifts and Housewares Expo and Việt Nam International Baby Products and Toys Expo opened together in HCM City on Wednesday.

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