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Supporting industries expected to become key link in supply chains

Stocks finish higher while foreign investors continue to flee market

Markets edged higher on Monday as many big stocks across all sectors made gains. Foreign investors were still net sellers.

Vietjet opens new routes to celebrate a brilliant summer season

The flight frequency of current routes from Hà Nội, HCM City, Hải Phòng to Phú Quốc and other domestic routes have also been increased, Vietjet said.

Moody’s upgrades VPBank’s outlook

Global credit rating firm Moody’s Investors Services has maintained Việt Nam Prosperity Bank (VPBank)’s long-term domestic and foreign currency deposits at B1 while raising its outlook from “stable” to “positive”.

Stock market expected to maintain growth path in 2021

Việt Nam's stock market is expected to maintain its growth momentum of last year at 15-20 per cent based on positive supporting factors, experts have said.

Việt Nam’s first autonomous vehicle debuts

Phenikaa Group, a multi-sectoral corporation, has introduced its prototype of a level-4 autonomous vehicle, Việt Nam's first smart self-driving vehicle.

Demand for plant-based foods, fake meats on the rise

Demand for meat alternatives and plant-based products has grown significantly and will continue to rise in the global market, including Việt Nam, experts have said.

Consumer lending to grow again in 2021

The consumer finance market would have a chance to grow again in 2021 thanks to the economic recovery, experts forecast.

HCM City unveils export targets for next decade

HCM City has set itself an export target of US$108 billion by 2030, up from the last year’s $40 billion.

Việt Nam and Thailand to complete QR payment in retail in the two country

The Việt Nam National Payment Joint Stock Company (NAPAS) and Thailand Switching Company (NITMX) have announced the successful connection of retail payments using QR codes between Việt Nam and Thailand.

Shares forecast to face sharp volatility this week

Vietnamese shares are forecast to encounter sharp volatility in the short-term as the market shows signs of correction after three consecutive weeks of gains, analysts said.

MWG's profit up 18 per cent

As of February, Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG)'s net revenue increased 6 per cent year-on-year to more than VNĐ21.7 trillion, with its profit after tax also up 18 per cent despite disruptions due to new COVID-19 cases.

Sao Vàng-Đại Nguyệt petroleum port offshore Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu opens

The port is designed to handle tankers and petroleum service ships and drilling rigs having capacity of up to 150,000 DTW.

Ship trapped in Suez Canal affects import and export activities in Việt Nam

The vessel stuck in the Suez Canal will certainly affect import and export activities between Việt Nam and the European region, said a representative from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Hà Nội property prices surge due to Red River urban planning reports

Property prices in some areas of Hà Nội have surged strongly after reports on draft planning for the Red River urban area were released in June.

SOEs need to enhance autonomy in operation: report

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) need to enhance their autonomy and responsibility under market mechanisms to contribute to the growth of the economy, according to a report by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM).

Kaspersky launches new cyber-security solution for small and medium-sized businesses

The Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum solution to help small and medium-sized businesses protect themselves against cybercrimes has hit the market.

Multinational partnership provides leg-up to women tech start-up entrepreneurs

Zone Startups Vietnam in partnership with Sunwah Innovations and the Swiss Government-funded Entrepreneurship Programme has launched the EMpower Programme, an accelerator designed to support early-stage tech start-ups by women.

Việt Nam has highest rate of new digital service consumers in SEA

The World Mobile Broadband & ICT 2021 conference was held in Hà Nội on Thursday. This is an important forum for telecommunications managers and experts to promote the development of telecommunications services in the Vietnamese market.

SMC lifts profit target on steel industry's positive outlook

Thanks to the optimistic outlook of the steel industry in the long-term on stronger demand from the recovery of the construction industry, SMC Trading Investment JSC doubled this year's profit after tax target.