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PM approves programme to promote the development of supporting industry

SSI signs $440m loan deal

SSI Securities Corporation has signed a fresh loan agreement with a bank for VNĐ10 trillion (US$440.87 million).

Hateco Group's container seaport adjusted

Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành approved the expansion of investment in Wharf 5 and 6 Lạch Huyện at Hải Phòng seaport, invested by Hateco Group Joint Stock Company.

Việt Nam new Asian tiger: Business Times

Việt Nam is expected to accelerate its economic recovery from the pandemic this year after having recorded a 2.6 per cent increase in gross domestic products (GDP) in 2021, Singapore’s Business Times reported.

PetroVietnam’s crude oil output surpasses target by 24.2 per cent in January

The Việt Nam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam)’s oil exploitation output in the first month of 2022 reached 0.93 million tonnes, exceeding its set target by 24.2 per cent.

Việt Nam’s wood industry continues to grow

Việt Nam’s wood industry continues to grow this year

VN receives slightly higher inflation forecast, negligible risk: HSBC

In a recent report, HSBC adjusted its prediction for Việt Nam's inflation this year from 2.7 per cent to 3 per cent, a slight increase but with negligible risk as the economy has shown signs of a strong rebound in the making.

No more easy money flow and wild expectations in 2022: SGI Capital

At the end of Q2, the market will assess the pressure of assets tapering by Fed and other central banks, as well as interest rate hikes at the end of the year in Việt Nam. This could be the reason for the strong fluctuation in the stock market.

Foreign retailers look to expand VN operations with diverse sales, service offerings

Foreign retail businesses are adopting a multi-channel sales strategy as well as improved operations and delivery services to expand Việt Nam operations despite pandemic impacts.

Market extends losses on bank stocks, VN-Index loses nearly 30 points

Indices finished lower on Monday, extending last week’s losses as profit-taking pressure weighed bank stocks.

Lạng Sơn temporarily stops receiving trucks carrying fresh fruit for export

To solve the traffic congestion at the Lạng Sơn border gate, the provincial Department of Industry and Trade announced to temporarily stop receiving vehicles carrying fresh fruits for export to China.

Rose prices surge on Valentine’s Day on lack of supply

Rose prices in HCM City have surged in recent days, especially on Valentine’s Day (February 14) due to high demand and limited supply, according to traders.

Hải Dương to host first-ever carrot harvest festival

The northern province of Hải Dương will organise its first-ever carrot harvest festival in Đức Chính Commune of Cẩm Giàng District today, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Trần Văn Quân said.

74% in VN want OTP for every e-payment transaction: Kaspersky study

More than three in five (67 per cent) users of digital banking and e-wallet apps in Southeast Asia prefer one-time-passwords by SMS for every transaction, a recent Kaspersky research has found.

Fund management market accounts for 5 per cent of GDP

The scale of the fund management market accounts for only 5 per cent of GDP, thus there is still much growth potential in 2022.

Insurers expect recovery in premium revenue growth

Accelerating the digital transformation process not only helps insurance businesses transform during the COVID-19 pandemic but also is considered the foundation for growth in the economic recovery.

Cold storage key to sustainable agricultural exports

In contrast to the slump before Tết, Vietnamese agricultural produce is soaring in price, bringing huge profits to any firm that has been keeping its fruit in cold storage.

Việt Nam’s banking sector named among fastest growing in the world

With an overall brand value growth of 49 per cent, Việt Nam’s banking sector is one of the fastest growing in the world, according to Brand Finance’s latest report on the most valuable and strongest banking brands globally.

Programme to support private firms in sustainable business development

Deputy Prime Minister Lê Minh Khái has signed a decision approving a programme to support private enterprises in sustainable business development in the 2022-25 period.

Spain-based corporation enters Việt Nam’s water treatment market

GS Inima Environment, the water treatment subsidiary of Spain-based GS Engineering and Construction Corp. (GS E&C), has acquired a 30 per cent stake of Phú Mỹ Vinh Construction & Investment JSC (PMV) – an industrial water supplier in Việt Nam's southern province of Long An.