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Early preparation underpins stable Tết supply

Cement exports soar by 50 per cent

Exports of cement and clinker reached an impressive figure of about 19.26 million tonnes in the first five months of this year, increasing by 50 per cent over the same period last year.

Laptop, computer prices on the rise

Due to the scarcity of goods and components, the price of laptops, computers and accessories has increased in local retail stores, and the trend looks set to continue.

Shares advance on strong buying force

Share finished Wednesday higher as investors rushed to buy low-valued shares hit during the previous sessions, pushing up stock indices.

Wood industry expected to achieve two-digit growth this year and in the coming years

Despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, exports of wood products rose by 16.4 per cent last year to US$13.17 billion, and are expected to reach $14 billion this year and $20 billion by 2025.

HCM City eateries survive social distancing by going online

Like many street food and beverage stalls now in HCM City, the eatery owned by Nguyễn Hồng Vân on Võ Oanh Street near the HCM City University of Transport in Bình Thạnh District only offers takeaway.

Dutch Lady donates 450,000 glasses of milk to frontline medical staff

The Dutch Lady brand of FrieslandCampina Việt Nam has donated 450,000 glasses of milk worth VNĐ2 billion (US$87,000) to the frontline medical staff in COVID-19 pandemic hotspots.

HCM City to automate labour-intensive industries

HCM City has announced a programme to have its labour-intensive sectors use more technology instead.

HCM City FDI down 16.52 per cent but 2nd highest in country

HCM City received US$1.34 billion worth of FDI in the first five months of this year, a 16.52 per cent decline year-on-year.

PVCFC to pay dividend at 8 per cent

Petrovietnam Camau Fertilizer Joint Stock Company (PVCFC) plans to pay 2020’s dividend at a rate of 8 per cent or equivalent to VNĐ800 per share in July 27 this year.

Ministry proposes keeping fee reductions until end of 2021

The Ministry of Finance has proposed extending the reduction periods of several fees beyond the current expiration date of June 30.

MOF extends fee cuts to support listed firms until end of 2021

The aim is to support the country's stock market amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

POW faces risk of being kicked out of VN30-Index

PetroVietnam Power Corporation (POW)'s market capitalisation has fallen significantly for more than a year, meaning its shares might be eliminated from the VN30-Index during assessments.

Nam Hội An Integrated Resort to shift to 'urban resort'

Quảng Nam Provine People’s Committee has agreed to a proposal to shift the Nam Hội An Integrated Resort Project into an urban resort five years after the first phase of investment.

COVID-19 pandemic troubles toy sellers

Children's Day was yesterday, but selling their wares was far from child's play for the toy sellers of Hà Nội's Old Quarter.

Shares end morning higher, HoSE shuts down afternoon trading on high trading value

Vietnamese shares ended on a positive note on Tuesday morning but in the afternoon session Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange shut down due to high transaction value affecting system safety.

Standard Chartered expects Việt Nam to continue recording strong performance in 2021

Standard Chartered Bank has forecast that Việt Nam’s GDP growth will accelerate to 6.7 per cent in 2021 and 7.3 per cent in 2022.

Sacombank unveils big promotion campaign with prizes of gold, iPhones, motorbikes, cars

Sacombank has kicked off the ‘Khai hè rực rỡ - mở màn triệu deal’ campaign with four promotion and lucky spin programmes with millions of valuable prizes such as Audi cars, Vespa motorbikes, 24K gold, iPhones, and office/healthcare equipment.

Canada assists women-led enterprises in VN

Women-led enterprises now account for 25 per cent of SMEs in Việt Nam, helping to generate jobs and stable incomes for workers.

VIB increases charter capital, issue bonus shares at 40%

The Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has announced its plan to issue 40 per cent bonus shares to increase charter capital to over VNĐ15.5 trillion (US$665 million).