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Nearly 100 Vietnamese plywood exporters face US trade probe

Quảng Ninh leads in provincial competitiveness again

The northern province of Quảng Ninh has led in provincial competitiveness among all 63 provinces and cities for four consecutive years, according to the ranking announced by the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) yesterday.

VN-Index falls as selling pressure weighs market

Việt Nam’s stock exchange mixed on Thursday as the benchmark VN-Index reversed course to finish lower while the HNX-Index continued its rally.

Vinacafé Biên Hòa shareholders approve plans for 2021, appointment of new general director

Vinacafé Biên Hòa Joint Stock Company expects to achieve net revenues of VNĐ2.9-3 trillion (US$125.4-129.7 million) and after-tax profit attributable to shareholders of VNĐ710-730 billion ($30.7-31.6 million) this year.

Teleconference boosts Belgian investment in Bình Dương

The province is now home to five Belgian projects worth over $39 million, ranking 37th out of 65 countries and territories investing in the locality, mostly pharmaceuticals, apparel, additives, beer and malt, and goods storage.

Vietjet CEO receives the French Legion of Honour

The Legion of Honour, established by Napoleon Bonaparte, is the most prestigious, long-standing and highest order of merit awarded by the French government to individuals and organisations with special contributions.

High logistic costs hinder Delta agriculture exports

Agriculture exports from the Mekong Delta are facing logistical challenges, affecting their competitiveness overseas.

IIA signs agreement with Việt Nam Ministry of Finance

The Institute of Internal Auditors’ new president and CEO, Anthony Pugliese, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance to advance the internal audit profession in Việt Nam.

Efforts to stimulate domestic consumer market continue as pandemic threatens exports

Many provinces and cities have launched programmes this year to promote local consumer demand to support businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect exports.

Green bonds can help VN achieve climate goals: experts

Green bonds are an innovative tool to mobilise financing from the private sector to scale up and achieve national climate plans, said Vũ Chí Dũng, director of the International Co-operation Department of the State Securities Commission (SSC).

Event to connect VN furniture producers, international buyers opens in HCM City

Furniture Sourcing Day opened in Thủ Đức City on Wednesday. The event has attracted more than 400 manufacturers and exporters and local and foreign sourcing agencies, who hope to exchange information and explore online and offline business opportunities.

More drastic measures taken to support businesses to sustain export growth of agricultural products

Vietnam News Agency has interviewed Trần Quốc Toản, deputy director of the ministry’s Import and Export Department, about the challenges facing Vietnamese enterprises as well as State’s support on promotion of agricultural products such as rice, aquatic products and fruits.

Market rebounds, VN-Index returns to 1,250 point-level

Shares settled higher on Wednesday, reversed morning course on recoveries of materials and banking stocks.

Việt Nam Expo 2021 connects more than 300 firms

As many as 320 firms are exhibiting their products at the 30th Việt Nam International Trade Fair (Việt Nam Expo 2021), which opened at the International Exhibition Centre in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

Exports, imports via Lào Cai int’l border gate soar 75 per cent

Exports surged 63 per cent to about $406 million during the period, mostly yellow phosphorous, dragon fruit, mangos, watermelons, and bananas.

An Giang looks to attract five FDI projects in 2021

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang wants to attract at least five foreign-invested projects and more than 60 domestic projects this year with a combined investment capital of over VNĐ15 trillion (US$650 million).

Travel bubble not the solution for Việt Nam: report

While Taiwan and the Pacific island nation of Palau implemented a travel bubble on April 1, letting tourists travel between the two countries without any quarantine, experts think doing the same thing in Việt Nam wouldn't be easy.

Good control of pandemic will accelerate credit growth: experts

Credit growth will expand significantly from the second quarter and exceed the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s target of 12 per cent for the year as a whole if the pandemic is brought under control and the vaccination campaign proves effective, according to insiders.

Enterprises need to accelarate restructuring and increase resilience

Trần Thanh Hải, Deputy Director of the Import and Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade), talks to the People's Army newspaper about how businesses should be prepared to adapt to the new situation as the COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected import and export activities.

New stock trading accounts hit record high in March

Securities companies registered 113,875 new domestic trading accounts during March, breaking the record set in January of 86,107, according to the Việt Nam Securities Depository (VSD).

Vietnamese family businesses optimistic about growth prospects: PwC

The UK-based audit service supplier PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has released its first survey on Vietnamese family businesses, which showed optimism about their future development.