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Experts question proposal to add EVN’s losses to electricity prices

Individual purchases still key to market growth, VN-Index expected to end year at 1,000 points

Strong purchasing power from individual investors has been the key to the strong market rebounds since late March.

EVFTA set to improve quality of Vietnamese rice: expert

The Europe-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is an opportunity to harness the potential of Việt Nam’s rice exports to high-quality markets and a chance for the country to elevate its rice brand. However, Vietnamese businesses face many challenges to meet EU standards, especially food quality, hygiene and safety and the traceability of rice seeds. Director of the National Agricultural Extension Centre Lê Quốc Thanh talks with the Vietnam News Agency about this issue.

VEPR downgrades Việt Nam's GDP growth forecast in 2020

The Việt Nam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR) estimated local GDP growth for this year at between 2.6 per cent and 2.8 per cent at a workshop yesterday in Hà Nội, lower than the 3.8 per cent it forecast in July.

GLP to join warehouse market in Việt Nam

GLP, Asia's biggest warehouse operator, is planning to co-operate with Việt Nam’s SEA Logistic Partners, or SLP, in a US$1.5 billion new venture, reported Nikkei Asia Review.

Vietnamese businesses told to export to US through Amazon during pandemic

Vietnamese exporters should boost exports to the US through the Amazon e-commerce platform during the COVID-19 pandemic, speakers told a seminar in HCM City yesterday.

Casa Marina Premium construction begins in Quy Nhơn

Bamboo Capital Group has started construction of the Casa Marina Premium, a five-star resort villa complex with 160 units located on a hillside facing Quy Nhơn Bay.

India seeks closer economic ties with VN

There is huge potential for co-operation with Việt Nam in sectors like hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure development, energy, service, IT, mining, and agriculture, a senior Indian foreign affairs official has said.

ABBANK profits reache over $39.7 million

An Bình Commercial Joint Stock Bank reported pre-tax profits of VNĐ924 billion (US$39.77 million) for the first nine months of the year.

ITU Virtual Digital World 2020 held online for the first time by VN

ITU Virtual Digital World 2020, a three-day online event in which participants from more than 50 countries discuss the comprehensive digital transformation in the region and globally, focusing on key issues relating to the development of the digital economy, has begun Tuesday in Hà Nội.

Rally ends after earnings season comes to a close

Vietnamese shares retreated from an eight-day rally yesterday as investors looked to sell after the earnings season ended.

PM pledges optimal conditions for Samsung’s hi-tech projects

Việt Nam will create optimal conditions for Samsung Electronics to invest in high technology projects, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said on Tuesday.

VN needs a credible local rating agency as reforms drive demand

There is an urgent need for a credible domestic rating agency in Việt Nam to promote the orderly development of a healthy and sustainable bond market, according to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Government considers additional support policies for industrial sector

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) said it has advised the Government to implement a number of policies to support Việt Nam's industrial sector, especially the support industry.

Leather and footwear on course for strong recovery: LEFASO

Việt Nam's leather and footwear industry was on course for a strong recovery as more international fashion brands were valuing the country as an important part of the global supply chain, according to the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO).

HCM City banking sector to continue supporting businesses hit by pandemic woes

Banks in HCM City are focusing on measures to mitigate the difficulties faced by businesses due to the Covid-19 pandemic and help them get back to health, a State Bank of Vietnam official has said.

Việt Nam's e-commerce forecast to grow 20 per cent in Q4

Việt Nam’s e-commerce market is forecast to climb 20 per cent in the last quarter of this year to reach US$12 billion by year end if the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control.

Canada won't impose anti-subsidy tax on corrosion-resistant steel imported from Việt Nam

The Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said Canada had announced the final conclusion of the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into corrosion-resistant steel sheets imported from several countries, including Việt Nam.