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Steel prices cool down as input costs drop

Steel prices have been steadily on the decline in the last few weeks as prices for raw materials dropped on the global market, according to the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA).

State Bank asks for extension to bad debt programme

The government has asked for an extension to a pilot programme designed to handle bad debt from domestic financial institutions during a meeting with the National Assembly yesterday in Hà Nội.

Transport sector beseeches support amid soaring fuel costs

The HCM City transport industry has sought Government support to help recover from the double whammy of the COVID-19 pandemic and skyrocketing fuel prices.

Market ends bullish on strong buying forces

The market ended bullish on Tuesday as strong buying forces brought an upswing on blue chips, lifting indices.

Int’l Green Economy Forum to help Việt Nam meet COP26 commitments

Hà Nội strengthens consumption stimulus programmes

The capital city plans to strengthen promotion programmes to stimulate consumption, supporting businesses and enhancing economic growth.

Plan of using State capital must be realistic: NA

The plan for using State capital in development investment must be realistic to ensure efficiency, according to the National Assembly’s Finance and Budget Committee.

France-Việt Nam job fair to open in HCMC City

A job fair connecting Vietnamese, French and international companies based in Việt Nam to graduates with international profiles will take place in HCM City on May 28.

Pharmacy chains to marginalise private drugstores

Big names in the pharmaceutical industry are wasting no time expanding their market dominance, raising concerns over the marginalisation of private drugstores.

Supportive solutions needed for enterprises

Supportive solutions for businesses need to be implemented faster and stronger to improve the capacity of businesses and increase linkage among them, according to experts.

Tight material supply impedes textile exports

Although the demand for Vietnamese textiles is forecast to rise steadily in the short term, firms are concerned that tight material supply will impede their export plans.

Fertiliser industry's gross profit margin may decrease after peaking in Q1

The fertiliser industry's gross profit margin may decrease after peaking in the first quarter of 2022, but the fertiliser sector still see positive prospects in the near future, thanks to export growth.

Market slides on losses of large-cap stocks

The market ended lower on Monday, as strong selling force weighed on pillar stocks across all sectors, with VN Index falling closer to the 1,200-point level.

Chief economists outlook warns of dire human consequences from the fragmentation of the global economy

The World Economic Forum’s Community of Chief Economists expects lower economic activity, higher inflation, lower real wages and greater food insecurity globally in 2022, pointing to the devastating human consequences of the fragmentation of the global economy.

Petrol price hits record level in latest adjustment

The retail prices of oil and petrol continued to rise from May 23 following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Finance.

Decree on 2% interest rate support package officially issued

The Government has officially issued Decree 31/2022/NĐ-CP on interest rate support from the State budget for loans of enterprises, co-operatives and business households.

AMRO forecasts Việt Nam’s strong recovery amid external headwinds

Việt Nam’s inflation is expected to be contained below 4 per cent this year while the economy is projected to grow 6.3 per cent, according to the latest report on Việt Nam by ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

SCIC posts lower profits due to affiliated company losses

The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) posts high revenue but profits sank to 10-year low due to losses from its affiliated companies.

Vietnamese rice must increase brand recognition in ASEAN

ASEAN has been a huge potential market for Vietnamese rice, and export firms should have a strategy to expand in the market of nearly 700 million people with similarities in culture and lifestyles, Nguyễn Thị Thu Thủy, Deputy Director of Export Support Centre under the Việt Nam Trade Promotion Agency has said.

Shares to correct further on cautious sentiment of investors

Although the rally in recent sessions was quite positive, with the temporary cautious state of cash flow, it is likely that the market will need a step back to re-test supply and demand, said brokerages.