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Việt Nam’s garment industry rebounds, but challenges loom

Imported cars increase again in May

The import turnover of CBU vehicles was estimated at 65,161, worth US$1.46 billion in the first five months of this year, up 76. 5 per cent in volume and 78.3 per cent in value over the same period last year.

Shares soar on huge cash injection, VN-Index hits fresh peak

Shares advanced for five straight sessions to reach a fresh peak, bolstered by a dramatic injection of cash flow into banking and securities stocks, pushing up indices.

Hà Nội’s export turnover up in five months despite COVID-19

In May alone, the city's export turnover hit an estimated $1.252 billion, down 0.2 per cent month-on-month and up 2.5 per cent year-on-year

Vietnamese goods introduced to Thai firms during trade exchange

An online trade exchange programme between Việt Nam and Thailand on food and building and interior products was held on Wednesday to introduce local products to Thai firms and help domestic producers gain broader access to the market.

Hà Nội wants to tax abandoned villas

Hà Nội has proposed to the Ministry of Finance the imposition of a tax or fine on owners of half-finished and abandoned townhouses and villas which were causing considerable wastes of land resource.

Sóc Trăng Province exports surge 23.5 per cent

Sóc Trăng Province’s exports rose by 23.5 per cent year-on-year in the first five months to US$470 million.

Masan Group to distribute over $47.7 million as advance dividend for 2021

Based on its excellent results for the first half of 2021, Masan Group Corporation has decided to distribute more than VNĐ 1.1 trillion (over US$47.7 million) worth of profits in advance as dividends to shareholders for this year.

Việt Nam, South Korea seek to promote trade, industry partnership

In the first four months of 2021, two-way trade hit $23.7 billion, up 15 per cent year-on-year

SABECO aiming to source COVID-19 vaccines for employees

Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Joint Stock Corporation (SABECO) has announced it is working to source COVID-19 vaccines for SABECO’s employees nationwide.

HCM City aims to disburse at least 95 per cent for public investment

HCM City targets achieving a 95 per cent or higher rate for disbursement of public spending this year.

Hoa Sen expects revenue growth of 104% in April

A recent report released by Hoa Sen Group (HSG) showed that in April, its revenue is expected to increase more than 100 per cent over the same period last year.

HCM City retailers stock up on essential items for full year

The HCM City Department of Industry and Trade held an online meeting with a representative of supermarkets, food stores and traditional markets to ensure supply of essential items is adequate in the next six months.

IPs set up, but Việt Nam still needs to do more to attract investors

There were positive developments of industrial parks in Việt Nam in the first five months of the year, but experts still say the country should do more to attract big investors.

Việt Nam’s burgeoning EV sector faces roadblocks along the way

As a sector that is crucial to fighting climate change, countries around the world are implementing incentive policies to ‘green’ up the automotive industry.

Cement exports soar by 50 per cent

Exports of cement and clinker reached an impressive figure of about 19.26 million tonnes in the first five months of this year, increasing by 50 per cent over the same period last year.

Laptop, computer prices on the rise

Due to the scarcity of goods and components, the price of laptops, computers and accessories has increased in local retail stores, and the trend looks set to continue.

Shares advance on strong buying force

Share finished Wednesday higher as investors rushed to buy low-valued shares hit during the previous sessions, pushing up stock indices.

Wood industry expected to achieve two-digit growth this year and in the coming years

Despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, exports of wood products rose by 16.4 per cent last year to US$13.17 billion, and are expected to reach $14 billion this year and $20 billion by 2025.

HCM City eateries survive social distancing by going online

Like many street food and beverage stalls now in HCM City, the eatery owned by Nguyễn Hồng Vân on Võ Oanh Street near the HCM City University of Transport in Bình Thạnh District only offers takeaway.

Dutch Lady donates 450,000 glasses of milk to frontline medical staff

The Dutch Lady brand of FrieslandCampina Việt Nam has donated 450,000 glasses of milk worth VNĐ2 billion (US$87,000) to the frontline medical staff in COVID-19 pandemic hotspots.