Việt Nam News

Representatives of the blockchain industry in Việt Nam have asked for a ‘sandbox’ for the technology while meeting with Government agencies at a conference on Wednesday in Hà Nội.

The company said total revenue in the last financial year was VNĐ890 billion (US$38.3 billion), 1.2 per cent lower than the full-year target.

Renewable energy has great potential to meet growing demand if it has appropriate policies and financial support.

Việt Nam has implemented many solutions according to the European Commission (EC)’s nine recommendations to remove the yellow card warning on the country’s fishing industry. In November, the EC will come to Việt Nam for the second time to check and re-evaluate the implementation of these recommendations.

Việt Nam has climbed in the ranking of best countries in which to invest this year, surpassing other Southeast Asian nations, such as Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.

Vietnamese businesses are proudly presenting their products at the “Vietnamese Week in Thailand 2019”, which officially opened on September 18 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Saigon Union of Trading Co-operatives on Tuesday signed an agreement with Grab Company Limited to offer consumers new experiences on the technology platform ranging from shopping and mobile payment to delivery.

The 13th Việt Nam International Woodworking Industry Fair opened in HCM City on Wednesday with over 490 firms from 32 countries and regions taking part.

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) offers many opportunities to Vietnamese workers and just as many challenges. The country’s labour force must find ways to improve its quality in order to produce products that adhere to stricter standards in European markets, said policymakers and labour experts at a conference in Hà Nội on September 17. 

Việt Nam’s local currency bond market grew 2.6 per cent to $52.9 billion in local currency terms in the second quarter of this year, after a 0.7 per cent expansion in the first quarter.

The central city will co-operate with travel agencies and airlines in launching new direct and chartered flights connecting Đà Nẵng with Korea, Jakatar, Indonesia, Phnom Penh, Haneda, Japan, Taiwan, India, Australia and Russia from next year.

Vietnamese business delegations will attend the first meeting between sellers and buyers of India and CLMV countries (Cambodia - Laos - Myanmar – Việt Nam) in India next month.

Increasing numbers of airlines and aircraft are putting serious pressure on Việt Nam’s aviation infrastructure. As competition for market share and skilled labour intensifies, the Government must take measures to ensure a fair playground and long-term development, said industry experts and authorities.

A delegation of executives from 20 Russian companies in the agricultural and technology sectors met with executives from 60 Vietnamese companies in HCM City yesterday to explore business opportunities.

Việt Nam has missed out on US$23.6 billion in exports to halal markets, according to experts who spoke at a seminar on standards needed for Halal certification.

The economic relationship between Việt Nam and Bangladesh has seen many positive changes in recent years, especially after the establishment of the Joint Trade Committee with the first meeting held in April 2015.

The northern border province of Lạng Sơn plans to sign memorandums of understanding on more than 100 projects worth nearly VNĐ80 trillion (US$3.43 billion) at the upcoming investment promotion conference to be held here later this month.

The Hà Nội People’s Procuracy has prosecuted the former chairwoman of the Bình Thuận Mineral Industry Joint Stock Company for price manipulation.