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Hà Nội revises housing plan, prioritising green, smart urban development

Hà Nội approves housing development programme for 2021-2030

The Hà Nội People’s Committee has approved the outline for the capital city’s housing development programme for 2021-2030, with vision to 2040.

Standard Chartered Vietnam named Best Sub-custodian bank in 2021

Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) has been named Best Sub-custodian for the fifth consecutive year and the “Best Sub-custodian Bank” 2021 in Asia Pacific by Global Finance.

Hoà Phát expected to gain more than $445 million in Q2: VDSC

VDSC forecasts the company’s profit after tax will be about VNĐ10.2 trillion (US$445.4 million) in the second quarter of this year, and then fall to VNĐ8.9 trillion (US$388.7 million) in the third quarter.

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.