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Early preparation underpins stable Tết supply

Hotel/quarantine model offers a lifeline for many in tourism

Converting hotels and resorts into quarantine centres has offered many hospitality firms a lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Bank of Vietnam draft regulations on social housing lending cause controversy.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has proposed that commercial banks not be allowed to provide preferential loans to low-income people seeking to purchase, lease and lease-purchase social houses.

Green finance promotes Việt Nam’s sustainable growth

Due to the adverse impacts of climate change, green growth financing projects play a very important role for the sustainable development of Việt Nam, experts have said.

More room for insurance stocks to grow post pandemic

Unlike other financial services like banks and securities, insurance stocks haven’t recorded significant gains despite positive business results and a bright growth outlook.

Hà Nội to renovate degraded apartment blocks by 2025

Dangerous and degraded residential apartment blocks in Hà Nội will be renovated by 2025 in compliance with the project on renovation and reconstruction of old apartment buildings in Hà Nội, which was endorsed by the Hà Nội People’s Council on Thursday.

Bình Phước unveils investment incentives as it seeks to revive economy

The southern province of Bình Phước plans to offer investors incentives and support to revive its economy after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

EV incentive to cost State budget VND8.6 trillion

Slashing registration fees by half for electric vehicles (EVs) may cost the State budget as much as VND8.6 trillion (US$380 million) a year, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Finance.

HCM City businesses eager to resume, but regulation, worker availability worries linger

HCM City businesses are eager and preparing to reopen after months of closure due to stringent social distancing orders, but continue to face challenges from tough regulations and staff shortages.

Stocks end lower on selling pressure

Vietnamese shares struggled on Friday on low liquidity and falling large-caps stocks as selling pressure persisted.

Factories struggle to meet HCM City's new production requirements

Enterprises are facing difficulties meeting HCM City's new epidemic prevention requirements on the number of workers allowed in factory operations.

SHB approved to increase charter capital to US$1.16 billion

SHB was given an approval from the State Bank of Việt Nam to increase its charter capital from current VNĐ19.2 trillion (US$843.2 million) to VNĐ26.6 trillion ($1.16 billion).

Vietnamese dragon fruit wins consumers’ favour in Australia

Vietnamese dragon fruit not only meets the world's top bio-safety import conditions but also is highly welcomed by Australian consumers, said the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia.

Vietnam Airlines raises charter capital to nearly $1 billion

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has increased its charter capital to VNĐ22.14 trillion (nearly US$1 billion) by issuing additional shares to current shareholders.

Novaland issue another 500 billion share-backed bonds

Novaland (NVL) has just approved a resolution on mobilising 500 billion bonds, which are backed by NVL shares owned by NovaGroup or other legally owned assets.

Hà Nội to host Taiwan Textile Roadshow next month

Garment products from Taiwan will be showcased at the Taiwan Textile Roadshow held in Hà Nội from October 6-7 at the Hà Nội International Exhibition Centre in 91 Trần Hưng Đạo Street.

Vegetable seed shops grow strong thanks to social distancing

More than a month since Hà Nội implemented social distancing, Khánh Ngọc turned a small balcony in her apartment into a vegetable garden for her family.

Banks slash US$386 million in interest rates in July-August

Commercial banks have slashed more than VND8.8 trillion (US$386 million) in interest rate from July 15 to August 31 in support of businesses that have been severely affected by the novel coronavirus, said the State Bank of Vietnam yesterday.

Plenty of room for attracting US investment

In order to attract investment projects from the US, Việt Nam needed to continue improving its macro-economy, controlling inflation, and speeding up administrative in order to better faciliate US investors, experts have said.

Firms struggle with labour shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Local businesses are struggling to recruit new employees due to a labour shortage caused by the fourth wave of COVID-19, according to authorities and business leaders.