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HCM City’s aspiration to become regional commercial hub

Việt Nam Digital Transformation Day to take place in May

Digital transformation progress in eight priority fields under the national digital transformation initiative will be discussed at the Việt Nam Digital Transformation Day (DX Day 2021).

Local banks earn high profits in the first quarter of 2021

In the first quarter of this year, all local banks reported high profit growth amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the profit growth does not reflect the complete economic picture, according to banking insiders.

MoIT proposes 35 per cent cap on foreign investment in petrol market

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed a 35 per cent cap on foreign investment in local oil and petrol businesses, but said it was open to scrapping the regulation.

More people in rural areas shopping online

Rural consumers increasingly shop online, among internet users, 46 per cent are engaged in online shopping activities.

VN-Index declines for a second day, penny stocks in the spotlight

The VN-Index declined for a second day on Friday, concluding the week at 1,231.66 points, down 0.26 per cent from Thursday.

Law on management of State capital in enterprises should be changed: experts

The implementation of the law on management utilization of state capital invested in the enterprise’s manufacturing and other guidance documents have revealed shortcomings, said leader of Ministry of Finance (MoF)

Mini Thailand Week underway in Hải Phòng

The booths belong to 35 importers of Thai products to Việt Nam and showcase a wide range of products, from food to fashion, beauty, and personal care.

Digiworld reports high profit growth in 2020

Digiworld Coporation (“DGW”) on Tuesday reported a year-on-year growth of 48 per cent in revenue and 64 per cent in profit for 2020.

Hòa Phát Group sells over 2.16 million tonnes of steel in Q1

The sale of construction steel hit 855,000 tonnes, a year-on-year surge of 17 per cent. Exports of the item topped 147,000 tonnes, up 10 per cent.

Prudential achieves solid growth in 2020, accounts for 30% of industry claims payouts

Prudential Vietnam reaffirmed a year of sustainable growth and enhancements in its business operations in 2020, while continuing to prioritise the health and wealth of customers and contribute to the country’s economic development.

Biotechnology contributes to higher productivity and increased incomes

The adoption of biotechnology in corn production in Việt Nam had resulted in higher productivity, increased income and environmental improvement, attendees heard at a workshop held in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

Airlines await vaccine passports for resumption of international flights

Although vaccine passports are not yet official, airlines are preparing for the resumption of international flights based on their introduction.

Việt Nam to apply temporary anti-dumping measures on Malaysian steel products

The temporary anti-dumping tax rate applied to Malaysian exporters is 10.2 per cent.

Competitive capacity key to gaining benefits from CPTPP and FTAs: experts

Poor competitive capacity will hinder businesses from gaining benefits from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This statement was made at a workshop held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in Hà Nội on Tuesday.