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Bắc Ninh ranks second nationwide in foreign investment attraction in 2025

Businesses in Lào Cai, China’s Yunnan step up cooperation

The two associations also agreed to assign units for contacting and supporting enterprises implementing investment cooperation.

Southern localities ensure adequate supply of essential goods amid COVID fears

Provinces and cities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have co-ordinated with relevant agencies and businesses to ensure the COVID-19 outbreak does not disrupt supply of essential goods or causes price hikes, and plan to carry out food safety inspections to ensure people can shop safely.

Export turnover grows 30.7 per cent in five months

In May alone, Việt Nam’s exports valued at $26 billion, down 2.1 per cent over the previous month and up 35.6 per cent from the same period last year.

VinaCapital fund divests from Khang Điền House

Vietnam Ventures Limited, a fund managed by VinaCapital Saturday announced it has sold 7.7 million shares of Khang Điền House Trading and Investment JSC (KDH) to reduce its ownership from 5.05 per cent to 3.67 per cent of capital.

Foreign enterprises place trust, raise investment in Đồng Nai

Đồng Nai has attracted 66 FDI projects worth more than $680 million since the beginning of this year, while its target for the year as a whole was about $700 million, according to the province’s Industrial Zones Authority.

RoK credit card issuer wholly acquires Wirecard Vietnam

BC Card, a Republic of Korea-based credit card issuer, has acquired 100 percent stake of Vietnamese point of sale (POS) terminal provider Wirecard Vietnam in a bid to expand its foothold in Southeast Asia.

Market will continue to breach new highs, but investors should be more cautious: Experts

The market witnessed a strong buying interest from market participants last week. Analysts from many securities firms expected that indices will continue to head new highs, but warn investors to be more cautious.

Mastering technology helps Hà Nội Plastics JSC accelerate in the global value chain

Hà Nội Plastics Joint Stock Company (HPC) aims to constantly create, innovate technology and improve technical capacity, especially in the field of precision mechanics and mould production to further penetrate the global supply chain.

Local social network Gapo launches working platform for businesses

After launching its local social network, Gapo Technology JSC launched a free internal working and communication platform for businesses named GapoWork on May 27.

Customers need more understanding about financial services

The need to increase awareness and understanding of customers' financial services is increasing globally, and Việt Nam - an emerging economy, is no exception, according to Mambu’s report.

E-commerce changing the domestic retail property market

The shift toward e-commerce due to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to Việt Nam’s retail property market, according to Savills Việt Nam.

Projects forced to halt construction as building material prices soar

The fourth wave of COVID-19 cases, coupled with the recent rise in prices of building materials, has forced many projects to halt construction or even fall into stagnation, which would affect the disbursement of public investment this year.

Exports to US increase sharply

Vietnamese exports to the US are increasing sharply as that country seeks to diversify supply to meet consumer demand and revive its economy after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cement stocks struggle despite surge in product price

While many stocks in the building materials sector like steel or plastic have surged recently, cement stocks are still hovering around a low price zone.

Market rises as investors' risk-appetite returns

The market closed higher on strong cash inflows, with the market benchmark VN-Index up nearly 17 points.

FDI disbursement surges in five months

New investment capital registered by foreign businesses in the country also saw a modest yearly rise of 0.8 per cent to nearly $14 billion in the period.

ADB signs first financing to wind farms in Việt Nam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a US$116 million green loan for three wind farms in the central province of Quảng Trị, aiming to increase Việt Nam’s wind power capacity by 30 per cent.

Import of live pigs from Thailand suspended from June 30

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development sent a document to the Thai Embassy in Hà Nội on Friday to temporarily suspend the import of live pigs for slaughter from Thailand into Việt Nam from June 30.

Moody affirms its long-term domestic and foreign currency deposit and issuer ratings of four Vietnamese banks

Credit rating agency Moody's on May 26 affirmed its long-term domestic and foreign currency deposit and issuer ratings of four Vietnamese banks.

Việt Nam among Taiwan-based firms’ first choices for relocation to Southeast Asia

Việt Nam, along with Thailand, is considered the first choice for suppliers based in Taiwan (China) planning to move into Southeast Asia to address increasing capacity demand, Digitimes Asia has reported.