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Vietnamese exporters urged to strengthen trade defence amid rising global protectionism

Rallies end as profit-taking weighs on large-caps

Large-cap stocks led the market downturn as the tracker VN30-Index lost nearly 1 per cent to close at 809.02 points.

Liquidity on the Hà Nội Stock Exchange rises 33 per cent in H1, only four new listings

Liquidity in the Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX) grew steady in the first six months of 2020 as foreign investors returned since May, despite a decline in newly listed companies due to economic uncertainty.

HCM City manufacturing grows by 1.18 per cent in 1st half

HCM City’s industrial production in the first six months likely grew by 1.18 per cent year-on-year, according to its Department of Industry and Trade.

VPI and IDT to develop new products for petroleum projects

The Việt Nam Petroleum Institute (VPI) and the Institute of Drilling Technology (IDT) on Thursday signed an agreement to cooperate in manufacturing and using products from scientific and technological research for oil and gas projects in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam initiates anti-dumping investigation on corn syrup

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has decided to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on high-fructose corn syrup originated from China and the Republic of Korea.

CAA ranks local airlines' punctuality in H1

The Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAA) released a report on the operation of flights on time (OTP) as well as delayed and cancelled flights across Viet Nam in the first half of the year.

$32.5million solar power farm opens in Ninh Thuận

Financed by LICOGI 16 Joint Stock Co, the 35MWp Nhơn Hải-Ninh Thuận solar farm covers 42ha in Nhơn Hải District.

Bến Tre urged to step up public investment disbursement

Vietnamese enterprises seek to export consumer goods to China

Vietnamese enterprises are seeking cooperation opportunities with their peers in Zhejiang Province of China to export consumer goods to the Chinese market.

Digital transfomation expected to bring prosperity

Việt Nam has a comparative advantage in digital transformation thank the country's large number of strong telecommunications and IT businesses and a top official has said it's time for the country to make a breakthrough in the field.

MoIT considers common retail power price

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is considering allowing households to choose a common retail power price for their electricity consumption, said deputy minister Hoàng Quốc Vượng.

Local stocks surge on more stimulus hopes

The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) rose 1.38 per cent to end at 876.46 points, extending its rally to a fifth day with total growth of 4.04 per cent.

Big thinking on Việt Nam’s bilingual schools

Nations all around the world are scrambling to get their children back to some semblance of normality, so they can catch up on all the learning lost to forced school closures.

Fiscal, monetary policies to be more proactive, flexible

Fiscal and monetary tools and policies will be governed in a more proactive and flexible manner from now to year’s end in order to maintain macro-economic stability and boost growth

Plywood exports face trade defence risks in US, S Korea

Việt Nam's plywood exports are growing despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic according to the Việt Nam Timber and Forest Product Association (VIFORES).

Tax policies must support firms to boost revenue: official

Only 34 out of 63 provinces and cities had recorded tax collection revenue equivalent to half of their goal for the full year or higher.

Domestic customs sector reports reforms

The General Department of Customs announced it has sped up reforms in the context of COVID-19 during its H1 review meeting in Hà Nội on July 8.

Top Thai Brands 2020 reboots business connection between VN, Thailand after pandemic

Leading firms from Thailand are showcasing their products and services to local customers at the Top Thai Brands 2020, which began in the capital on Thursday.

Gold prices soar on July 9

The prices of the yellow metal kept soaring in the local market on July 9, reaching VNĐ50.55 million (US$2,195) per tael (1.2 ounces). The prices also went up in the global market.

Ministry warns about online lending apps

The Ministry of Public Security has warned about the risk of black credit provided by online lending applications which could threaten social security.