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US delays tariff increases on finished wood products until 2027

Thủ Đức Housing divests from Sen Vàng Securities

Thủ Đức is expected to earn about VNĐ15.2 billion (US$662,620) if the deal is successful.

HCM City tightens COVID prevention measures at traditional markets after finding 3 cases

The Covid-19 virus is likely to exist in many places, especially crowded places such as supermarkets, shopping malls and traditional and wholesale markets, and so strict preventive measures at markets are vital.

Phenikaa Group pours $1.5m in local tech start-up

The strategic investment demonstrates group’s commitment in nurturing Vietnamese talents and creating a momentum to enhance the strength of the Phenikaa Ecosystem.

Food firms in HCM City maintain stable prices amid latest COVID outbreak

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many food firms in HCM have been able to maintain stable prices for their products.

Increases in port charges must be carefully considered, says Việt Nam Maritime Administration

Careful consideration is needed before increasing seaport services charges to limit negative impacts on the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Việt Nam Maritime Administration.

Bicycle sales boom amid pandemic

Bicycle shops say they have noticed a sharp increase in new business as more and more people are hitting the road to stay in shape.

New policies drafted to encourage investment in agriculture

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is drafting a decree to support the development of enterprises investing in agriculture and rural areas in a bid to draw investment into the sector.

Shares gain on securities stocks

Shares ended Monday on a positive note thanks to the prosperity of financial-securities stocks.

Stronger measures needed to fight counterfeit goods

Management authorities must take stronger measures in fighting counterfeit goods in order to better prevent and reduce trade fraud.

Eight wind power plants in Sóc Trăng to be finished by October

Speeding up the work would mean the national grid would have access to this clean energy sooner, according to Lâm Văn Mẫn, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee.

Alibaba, Baring Private Equity Asia consortium complete $400mm investment in The CrownX

Masan Group Corporation (HOSE: MSN) on June 14 announced the completion of a private issuance of a 5.5 per cent stake in The CrownX Corporation to a consortium led by Alibaba Group and Baring Private Equity Asia for a cash consideration of US$400 million.

Central ports propose upgrades

Many ports in the central region are improving their capacity or proposing upgrades to meet the rising demand for foreign trade.

Issuance plans sometimes pressure 'small' investors

In the context of impressive growth of the stock market, many companies have flocked to issue shares to raise capital but not all of them achieve the expected result.

Struggling logistics firms in dire need of support to survive COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 health crisis and resulting wide-ranging and deeply-felt economic upheaval has flipped the logistics industry on its head, leaving ill-protected freight firms in dire need of emergency State support to survive hardships.

Technology retailers enter new businesses amid market saturation

Analysts said technology retailers had managed to sustain growth though the market had gradually become saturated because they had shown the flexibility to enter other businesses.

Increasing cashless payments and the need for better cybersecurity

Việt Nam is marching towards becoming a cashless society with new methods of electronic payments being deployed widely, but security risks come hand in hand with new technologies and applications.

VN-Index heading toward 1,400 points this week on bullish sentiment: analysts

Even though the stock market fell last week, analysts from securities firms said that investors’ bullish sentiment can continue to support the benchmark VN-Index reaching 1,400 points this week.

Quảng Trị inks MoU with Singapore Manufacturing Federation

The two sides have agreed that this year the Singaporean not-for-profit organisation will introduce experts to assist the province with its planning and propose ideas, solutions, and adjustments to a master plan for the South East Quảng Trị coastal economic zone.

Finance ministry inspectorate to check out ailing HCM City stock exchange

The Ministry of Finance’s Chief Inspector has signed a decision to inspect the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) after its failure to resolve the chronic overload of its trading system.