Shares sink over COVID-19 pandemic fears

Shares turned negative during the afternoon trading session on Monday as a series of large-cap stocks suffered from strong selling pressure stemming from anxiety over the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 creates opportunities for HR industry

The challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on corporate practices, and provided opportunities for businesses to utilise technology and the digital space to strengthen workplace processes and cultures.

Real estate inventories increase significantly in Q4

The real estate inventories increased significantly in the four quarter of 2020 over a year ago because many projects were in stagnant progress due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, legal bottlenecks and limited financial capacity of the developers.

Footwear sector further penetrates global supply chain

Việt Nam's footwear sector is now beginning to see positive signs after export revenue for footwear and handbags fell 11 per cent year-on-year to US$19.5 billion in 2020, making it one of the sectors hardest hit by COVID-19.

Programme rolled out to back SMEs’ digital transformation

Enterprises can visit https://smedx.vn to learn more about digital transformation and suitable ways to approach digital transformation and to explore digital platforms that fit their needs. Consultation and support are also available. 

Consumer price index rises 0.06 percent in January

The GSO said the rise in January’s CPI was fueled by a surge in the demand for goods to prepare for the Lunar New Year (Tết) festival, high prices of foods and foodstuff, and increase in gas prices to keep up with swings in the global market.

Đồng Nai export surplus rises sharply

The southern province of Đồng Nai reported an export surplus of US$4.3 billion last year, 30 per cent up from 2019, according to its Department of Statistics. 

Vietjet makes profit in 2020

The positive figure makes Vietjet one of the few airlines in the world having no workforce reduction and turning a profit amid complicated development of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Masan fulfills all business targets for 2020

Masan Group Corporation (MSN) achieved consolidated net revenues of VNĐ77.218 trillion (US$3.54 billion) and net profit post minority interest (NPAT Post MI) of VNĐ1.234 trillion ($53.6 million) last year, up 106.7 per cent and 13.4 per cent year-on-year.

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