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Typhoon debt relief measures may impact bank profitability in Việt Nam

SBV warns credit institutions over rate hikes

Many commercial banks are racing to mobilise capital, luring customers with deposit interest rates of up to more than 9 per cent or 10 per cent per year.

Firms face challenges as e-commerce booms

As the Vietnamese e-commerce market booms, businesses still face many challenges to stay afloat.

Economy

VN stocks up slightly as CPI moves forward

Vietnamese shares moved up little on Thursday as retailers and food companies were boosted by the increase of August consumer price index (CPI).

Economy

BIDV to issue US$129 million bonds

The bond issuance aims to raise working capital for its mid- and long-term loan demand.

Economy

Vietjet pays $101 million on share buyback

This number of shares was lower than its initial buyback plan of 25 million shares.

Economy

Viet Nam, Israel eye $1 billion in two-way trade

Việt Nam-Israel bilateral trade is likely to top US$1 billion this year, the Vietnamese trade office in Israel said on Wednesday.

Economy

VN-Index down, blaze burns Rang Dong shares

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index declined on Thursday morning as investors sought ways to leave large-caps and turned to smaller stocks amid uncertain market conditions.

Economy

SOCO aims to expand investment in Việt Nam

London-based SOCO International Plc hopes to expand its investment, exploration and exploitation, and improve the output of oil and gas in Việt Nam.

Economy

HDBank, MoneyGram sign deal for home remittance service

MoneyGram, a global provider money transfer and payment services, and HDBank on August 28 signed an agreement to provide home remittance delivery services in Việt Nam.

Talking Shop

VN has potential to become South-east Asian innovation hub

Việt Nam has been very successful in the software outsourcing field over the past decade that many countries regard it as an Asian outsourcing hub.

Economy

Việt Nam to promote exports of organic fertiliser

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has set targets to increase the use of organic fertilisers by the end of next year.

Economy

Customs sector fights fraud in goods origin

The General Department of Customs has required the customs departments of provinces and cities to intensify inspections to fight origin-related fraud, violations of intellectual property (IP) rights and illegal transport of import and export goods.

Economy

Việt Nam’s customs coordinates with USAID to facilitate trade

The General Department of Vietnam Customs and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) are working to promote the Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) with a focus on improving specialised inspection of import and exports.

Economy

Social enterprises and sustainable development

Việt Nam has issued a number of policies to support the business sector to create social impact, however, these policies need to be complemented by activities to promote implementation.

Economy

Guangdong wishes to deepen co-operation with VN

Guangdong wished to co-operate with Việt Nam in infrastructure improvement, production capacity enhancement and cross-border economic development, said Vice Governor of China's Guangdong province Ouyang Weimin.

Economy

German enterprise eyes solar power in Đắk Lắk

Việt Nam’s Government always encourages the development and effective use of renewable energy sources.

Economy

VN stocks down, worries remain over the market uptrend

Vietnamese shares ended Wednesday on a negative note as skepticism about a global economic recession and trade tensions weighed in on market sentiment.

Economy

Seafood exports pick up but challenges continue

While seafood exports increased slightly in July, Việt Nam continues to face challenges, experts told a conference held by the Việt Nam Association for Seafood Exporters and Producers in HCM City yesterday (August 28).

Economy

Shark tank Season 3 teams up with NextTech

Nguyễn Hòa Bình, founder cum chairman of NextTech, who claim to be 'the start-up soulmate', officially joined Shark Tank Season 3, seeking investment opportunities for NextTech’s new start-up fund Next100.

Economy

Grab to pour $500m into VN over next 5 years

Ride-hailing firm Grab on Wednesday officially unveiled the details and scope of its planned investment in Việt Nam, saying it will devote US$500 million to expand its transport, food delivery and payment networks over a five-year period.