Việt Nam News

A ground-breaking ceremony has been held to kick off the construction of the 1,320-megawatt Quảng Trị 1 thermal power plant. 

The VN-Index had rallied between the end of October and the beginning of November, with strong growth of large-cap firms.

Vietnam Railways (VNR) plans to upgrade rail infrastructure to satisfy passenger demand by building 300 new carriages and purchasing more locomotives by 2023 to provide better services.

The central bank’s decision to lower the interest rates by 0.2-0.5 percentage points on November 19 is a happy augury for businesses.

As one of the fastest-growing provinces in the southern key economic zone and among Việt Nam’s hottest investment destinations, Bình Dương is opening its doors to investors in a diverse range of fields.

The Ministry of Transport has approved a plan to build an airport in Sa Pa in the northern mountainous province of Lào Cai.

Việt Nam has emerged as a new economic star in the Southeast Asia region, with its southern province of Bình Dương poised to become a new centre for global dialogue in the near future, the chairman and founder of Horasis said on November 24 at one of Asia’s largest economic forums. 

Exchange efficiency is a crucial constituent element of the success of an exhibition, enhancing trade promotion and encouraging businesses to participate more and more in exhibition activities. Nguyễn Thu Hồng, Deputy General Director of Việt Nam National Trade Fair & Advertising Company (VINEXAD) share insights of exhibition organisation with Việt Nam News.

The Ministry of Public Security has issued a warning over scams on Facebook.

The World Trade Centre Bình Dương New City (WTC BDNC), a complex of facilities to promote international trade, will be built in the namesake southern province.

Professor Trần Chủng, Chairman of the Việt Nam Association of Financial Investors, talks to Hải Quan newspaper about advantages the Law on Public Private Partnerships will offer investors

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) plans to lower the foreign ownership rate in the payment intermediary service sector to 49 per cent instead of leaving it unrestricted to avoid manipulation by foreign investors in the field.

The number of non-performing loans had been on the rise among recipients under a Government directive (Decision 67/2014/NĐ-CP) to support Vietnamese fishermen to build or upgrade their fishing vessels, according to a report by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

 Nineteen investors have been appointed by the Hà Nội People’s Committee to conduct research and draw up plans to renovate and rebuild 30 old apartment buildings in the city.

Việt Nam’s tourism real estate market had the potential for strong development, but utilities and services were needed to attract investors, heard a seminar organised by the Việt Nam Real Estate Association this week.

Vietnam Report has released its Vietnam Profit 500 with a number of categories like Top 10 Most Profitable Companies, Top 15 Most Profitable Private Companies and Top 10 Most Profitable Companies in Banking, and Finance and Securities.

Saigon Co.op on November 22 opened Co.opmart SCA Phạm Văn Chiêu supermarket in HCM City’s Gò Vấp District, increasing the total number of Co.opmart stores to 122 across the country.

Vietnamese businesses need to focus on brand building and usage of online channels rather than cheap prices, experts said at a conference in HCM City yesterday.