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HCM City adds nearly 60,000 jobs in Q3

FDI firms face difficulties in listing

There are currently only 10 FDI enterprises listed on local exchanges compared to the tens of thousands of FDI firms operating in Việt Nam.

Aquatic resources should be protected: experts

Việt Nam has potential of aquatic resources for the development of exploitation, farming and livelihoods for people. However, the fisheries sector faced such challenges as depletion of aquatic resources at sea and inland areas, plastic waste pollution and degradation of aquatic ecological systems, said Phùng Đức Tiến, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Economy

Long history brand is no longer an important factor

Around the time he first started, the company employed as many as 700 people. Today that number is around a dozen, and Ngọc is not one of the lucky ones.

Economy

Anti cigarette smuggling: an endless battle

Cigarette smuggling is rising in the year-end period and it is not easy for the state agents to fight it in southwester provinces and cities such as Long An and HCM City.

Business Beat

Several positive factors keep đồng steady against greenback

The foreign exchange market is witnessing an unusual phenomenon: the đồng is not just steady against the US dollar but also 0.16 per cent up from its rate at the end of late 2018.

Economy

Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu upgrades infrastructure to attract investors

Developing infrastructure is an indispensable trend that the southern province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu is following to achieve the goal of comprehensive development, the provincial People’s Committee has said.

Economy

Việt Nam to promote shrimp exports to EU next year

The EU is a potential market for Việt Nam's shrimp industry next year because it is the largest shrimp market in the world, while the shrimp production of this bloc has not met its demand, according to domestic seafood experts.

Economy

Less bad news a plus point for VN shares

With less bad news expected in the short term and market sentiment stabilised, Vietnamese shares are widely expected to climb next week but growth will be moderate.

Economy

Zuellig Pharma supports Việt Nam’s healthcare access with innovative packaging solution

Zuellig Pharma, the National Institute for Control of Vaccines and Biologicals (NICVB) and the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) on Friday presented more than 600 eZCooler boxes to health service of six northern provinces.

Economy

Moody's takes rating actions on 18 Vietnamese banks

Moody's Investors Service on Thursday took rating actions on 18 banks in Việt Nam, following its confirmation of Việt Nam's Ba3 sovereign rating and change of the sovereign rating outlook to negative a day before.

Economy

HCM City wants its businesses to create global brands

HCM City authorities are seeking to create favourable conditions for local businesses to develop trademarks and brands to compete with foreign rivals at home and abroad, its leader has said.

Economy

Domestic property market to have enough capital next year

Việt Nam's real estate market will not be short of capital next year but will still face many challenges from policies and administrative procedures, experts said at the annual Vietnam Real Estate Forum.

Economy

Northen provinces and cities to develop as a key economic hub

Seven provinces and cities in the north of Việt Nam discussed mechanisms to form the Northern Key Economic Region (NKEC) of the country.

Economy

State agency or company should manage apartment buildings in Hà Nội: expert

An enterprise or the State agency should be responsible for the management of apartment buildings and the building’s maintenance fund with the participation of representatives including residents, investors and local management agencies, said Đồng Minh Sơn from Hà Nội Construction Association.

Economy

Deputy PM talks with WB guests about power development

The Deputy PM thanked them for providing support for Việt Nam via policy consultations, official development assistance, and technical support in infrastructure, especially in energy.

Economy

Korean conglomerate sets up $860m investment fund for Việt Nam

The National Pension Service of Korea recently launched a $860 million corporate partnership fund with the Korean conglomerate SK Group that will allow the latter to increase investment in Vietnamese firms Masan Group and Vingroup, according to the Korean Investors news outlet.