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VN firms urged to embrace digital transformation to boost exports

Vietnamese firms regardless of their scale need to get up to speed on digital transformation to enable them to further penetrate global markets, a webinar heard yesterday.

MoIT urges plastic producers to apply for anti-dumping duty exemption

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged plastic producers to apply for exemptions from anti-dumping duty on the ministry’s public service e-portal.

Selling pressure weighs down market

Shares retreated on Wednesday as market was under selling pressure weighing down on large-cap stocks.

Localities must select ODA projects practically: minister

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng asked localities to clarify their objectives and the priority of public investment projects for 2021-25, to ensure focused investment.

MoLISA proposes second support package for people affected by COVID-19 pandemic

The Ministry of Labour, War Valids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has proposed a VNĐ18.6 trillion package to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them promote production and maintain employment.

MoF launches national open budget portal

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the open portal for state budget at https://ckns.mof.gov.vn in Hà Nội yesterday.

Work starts on Cà Ná Sea Port Complex

Construction began on the first phase of the Cà Ná Sea Port Complex project in the south-central province of Ninh Thuận on Tuesday (August 25).

Việt Nam Renewable Energy Week 2020 underway

The Việt Nam Renewable Energy Week 2020 was launched in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

ASEAN ministers review implementation of economic initiatives

Economic ministers from ASEAN member countries reviewed the implementation of economic initiatives in 2020 at a virtual meeting on Tuesday.

UK businesses seek cooperation opportunities in Việt Nam

At the meeting, some businesses held that Việt Nam’s small enterprises should apply digital technology for higher efficiency. They also discussed measures to increase the number of Vietnamese tourists to the UK.

MoIT to verify information related to probe on imported H-beams

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will verify information provided by concerned parties before issuing a conclusion about an investigation into anti-dumping measures on steel H-beams imported from Malaysia.

Import-export expected to drive credit growth

Credit growth for the remainder of the year will be driven by imports and exports, according to a recent survey by the State Bank of Việt Nam.

Local enterprises still not aware of anti-dumping investigations

While local export products have been facing more anti-dumping investigations and tax evasion cases in foreign countries, Vietnamese enterprises are still unaware of the risk.

VN needs to improve post-harvest technologies for farm exports to be competitive: experts

Việt Nam needs to invest more in post-harvesting technologies to improve the competitiveness of its farm produce, including fruits and vegetables, in the global market, experts have said.

HCM City works on plans to revive tourism

The HCM City Department of Tourism has planned for two possible scenarios to kick-start the tourism market post-COVID-19 .

Shares progress on improved liquidity

Shares finished higher on both the national stock exchanges with improved liquidity boosted by strong buying demand on Tuesday.

Two major shareholders leave Vinaconex

Cường Vũ Real Estate and Star Invest sold their shares in Vinaconex via put-through transactions on August 13-14, worth nearly VNĐ3 trillion (US$129.4 million).

HCM City seeks investment from US businesses, summit told

HCM City will create the most favourable conditions for US businesses to invest in fields such as transport, urban infrastructure, smart city, agriculture, health, education, trade, and services, a top city official has said.

PM Phúc welcomes international investors at business forum

Việt Nam always welcome international entrepreneurs and investors as the business investment environment in the country has been increasingly favourable and open.