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PM calls for breakthrough policies for Việt Nam’s int’l financial centre

Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu to speed up key national projects

The southern coastal province of Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu has asked the Government to allocate capital from the central budget to speed up progress of national key projects in the province over the next five years.

SGDT works to collect more e-commerce tax

Due to the rapid development of e-commerce, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, regulating the sector has become increasingly complex for tax authorities, according to Vũ Mạnh Cường, director of the Inspection Section under the General Department of Taxation (GDT).

Does Việt Nam need more airports? The debate continues

The Government Office has asked the Ministry of Transport to consider a proposal by Ninh Thuận Province to use a military airport also for commercial purposes.

Viet Solutions honours three winners

The Viet Solutions 2020 contest has honoured three technology products and solutions that help drive national digital transformation.

Corporate bond market cools in September after policy changes

Data of the Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX) showed the total value of corporate bonds sold in September was VNĐ16.25 trillion (nearly US$700 million).

Shares set to grow thanks to upbeat sentiment

Shares are set to move higher this week thanks to upbeat market sentiment and supportive information.

Minh Phú opposes US anti-dumping duty on frozen shrimp

Minh Phú Seafood Joint Stock Company (JSC) has opposed the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s application of anti-dumping tariffs on its frozen shrimp exports.

HCM City permitted to make investment decisions for new expressway: PM

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has approved the Ministry of Transport’s proposal to give HCM City the authority to approve investment policy decisions for the HCM City- Mộc Bài Expressway project.

Tuna exports to Italy soar

Exports of Vietnamese tuna to Italy soared by 8,599 per cent last month over the same period last year.

Local firms expected modest growth due to COVID-19

Through the two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, confidence in the growth prospects in 2020 of enterprises has gradually become modest.

Bringing Vietnamese products into the modern retail chain of Central Retail

About 100 Vietnamese enterprises participated in an event with Central Retail Việt Nam and connected online with buyers in Thailand to take advantage of opportunities to export directly to the Thai market without intermediaries.

Israel transfers irrigation technology to local university

The Embassy of Isreal to Việt Nam on Wednesday handed over an irrigation system to the Thái Nguyên University of Agriculture and Forestry.

Inspections help improve efficiency of auditing activities

The inspection work of the SAV has recorded many remarkable achievements, with their results helping units under the SAV and their leaders to recognise limitations and contribute to improving the quality and efficiency of auditing and management.

Industry and trade sector to ensure enough goods for Tết

The industry and trade sector will ensure enough essential consumer goods to meet shopping needs and promote market surveillance to prevent goods smuggling ahead of the Tết holiday, an official has said.

HCM City seeks ways to attract more FDI

HCM City received US$3.25 billion worth of FDI in the first nine months of the year, a 28 per cent decrease year-on-year.

Power consumption rises as economy recovers from pandemic

Power consumption increased significantly in September as the economy started to find its feet after COVID-19 was successfully contained in Việt Nam, according to a recent report by Electricity of Viet Nam (EVN).

Price gap between inner and surrounding area fall in Hà Nội market

A recent survey by Savills found that gap of property prices are narrowing between urban and surrounding areas as more facilities are offered to compensate for outer locations.

Virtual METALEX Vietnam and Supporting Industry Show expos begin

Virtual exhibitions for the manufacturing, metalworking and supporting industries, the 2020 METALEX Vietnam - Supporting Industry Show, that opened yesterday (October 23) promise to serve as an effective networking platform for local and international companies.

Shares increase on the rise of heavy-weight stocks

Shares ended Friday on a positive note as a series of large-cap stocks climbed and spurred the market.

MSCI to change reclassification path, put pressure on VN market

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has suggested the weight of Kuwaiti shares in its frontier markets basket will be curbed gradually to avoid shock-making for other markets in the basket.