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14th Party Congress: Laying new foundations for green growth

Big customers to buy electricity directly from generators

Big customers could buy electricity directly from the generators in a pilot programme to develop a mechanism for a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA).

Localities clamp down on land hoarding and speculation

Hà Nội's authority has halted processing all land partition applications of agricultural lands or lands made up of agricultural lands and non-residential lands in a move joined by other localities across the country to combat real-estate speculation and hoarding, said a recent memo by the capital city's authority to the department of natural resources and environment.

Authority targets tax evasion by high earners

The tax authority is to clamp down on tax evasion by Vietnamese nationalities who generate income on international e-commerce and social media platforms, according to the head of the General Department of Taxation Cao Anh Tuấn.

Ministry tells HCM City to reconsider discriminatory customs fee

The Ministry of Finance has called on HCM City to reconsider its collection of customs declaration fee from businesses.

ASEAN leaders meet with US business community in Washington

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and leaders of member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) had a meeting with the US business community on May 12 (US time) within the framework of the ASEAN-US Special Summit.

SABECO shows love for sports spirit of SEA Games 31

The Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism (MoCST) and Saigon Beer - Alcohol - Beverage Corporation (SABECO) signed a cooperation agreement for 2022 based on Friday's shared objectives in the areas of Culture and the Arts, Tourism and Cuisine, and Sports.

VN-Index breaches 1,200 points on aggressive sell-offs

Indices continued to fall sharply on Friday, with more than 260 stocks traded on main exchanges hitting floor prices.

Denmark pours US$100 million into Bình Dương Province

Pandora, a Danish jewellery manufacturer, will invest US$100 million in building a new facility in the Việt Nam Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in the southern province of Bình Dương, under a memorandum of understanding signed between two sides on Thursday.

Vietnamese flowers gain foothold in Japan

Many Vietnamese are gaining a foothold in the Japanese market, proving popular among local consumers.

PM Chính meets US business community

Cooperation activities between Việt Nam and the US continue to develop strongly in all fields, particularly in investment and finance, with businesses of the two countries playing a very important role, said Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính.

VN's GDP to grow by 5.5-6%, risk and inflation on the rise

Việt Nam's GDP was forecast to grow by 5.5-6 per cent this year, albeit with significant risks and inflation in the range of 4-4.5 per cent in 2022 and likely over 5 per cent in 2023, said economists and policymakers during an economic forum organised by the Ministry of Planning and Investment in Hà Nội yesterday.

Sustainability standards hold the key to the success of Vietnamese cinnamon

Yên Bái aims to develop organic-certified supply chains of cinnamon in the province to keep up with the global demand for sustainable cinnamon products.

Petrol prices continue to soar, causing more challenges for transport firms

The retail prices of oil and petrol continued to rise from May 11 following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Finance.

Market falls deeply, VN-Index loses 63 points

The stock market finished lower on Thursday, reversing its previous course due to a strong sell-off with many large-cap stocks hitting floor prices.

IFC, HDBank in tie-up to help SMEs scale up finance, enter global supply chains

The IFC and the Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) signed a memorandum of understanding on May 11 to become strategic partners for helping small and medium enterprises scale up finance and participate in global supply chains, including high-tech agricultural chains.

Vietjet to open three new routes to Japan

Passengers can reserve air tickets for flights between Hà Nội and Fukuoka/Nagoya with fares as low as US$17 (excluding taxes and fees), Vietjet said, adding that the Bangkok-Fukuoka service can be booked with super saving fares from $9 within May 16-20.

Samsung kicks off Solve for Tomorrow 2022

Samsung Vina Electronics Co Ltd (SAVINA), Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co Ltd (SEV), and Junior Achievement Vietnam (JA Vietnam) on Thursday officially launched the fourth season of the "Solve for Tomorrow 2022" contest to encourage students to apply technology in practice to tackle social and local problems.

Vingroup aims for over US$6 billion revenue in 2022

Vietnamese multi-sector corporation Vingroup aims for net revenue of about VNĐ140 trillion (US$6.06 billion) this year, an increase of 11.4 per cent year on year and after-tax profit of about VNĐ6 trillion ($260 million), heard the firm’s annual stakeholders’ meeting held on Wednesday.

Manulife Vietnam reimagines workplace for new normal

Manulife Vietnam continues to get the best out of our employees by fostering a more supportive culture that places humanity and compassion alongside improving an individual’s working experience.

Securities firms diversify capital sources for expansion

Capital mobilisation plans are now the centre of attention at the 2022 General Meeting of Shareholders of securities companies, with diversified fundraising channels.