KIDO Group has reported growth of nearly 48 per cent in net profit to VNĐ418 billion (US$18.2 million) for 2020.

KIDO Group has reported growth of nearly 48 per cent in net profit to VNĐ418 billion (US$18.2 million) for 2020.

Shares struggle to stay positive, VN-Index surpassing 1,130 points

Vietnamese shares struggled to stem a bearish mood on Wednesday with VN-Index surpassing the 1,130 points but selling pressure still weighed down on the overall market.

Shares struggle on simultaneous fall of pillars Vietnamese shares struggled on Monday as large-caps stocks simultaneously dropped putting negative pressure on the market.

Holiday shoppers urged to be aware of unsafe food sold online As the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday is only one month away, the demand for food and drinks for the country’s largest holiday has sharply increased at both physical and online stores. The HCM City Food Safety Management Board is ramping up its inspections to ensure food hygiene and safety during the holiday season. Phạm Khánh Phong Lan, head of the board, talks to Việt Nam News reporter about measures to ensure food safety during Tết.

Global Industry Leaders Highlighted Food Safety Issues in Times of Pandemic at the 6th Food Safety Forum Global Industry Leaders Highlighted Food Safety Issues in Times of Pandemic at the 6th Food Safety Forum

E-commerce can take Vietnamese farm products to global market: workshop Using online platforms to boost exports is an inevitable trend that will help food and beverages and agricultural products businesses penetrate the global market, reduce costs and quickly reach consumers, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a workshop heard in HCM City yesterday.

Johnson Electric reports Business and Unaudited Financial Information for the Third Quarter of Financial Year 2020/21 Johnson Electric reports Business and Unaudited Financial Information for the Third Quarter of Financial Year 2020/21

HCM City sets high growth targets for industrial production, retail, exports HCM City targets 5 per cent industrial growth in 2021 and its four key sectors growing by at least 6.7 per cent, according to its Department of Industry and Trade.

Shares to move upwards on analyst forecast High liquidity and outperforming sectors last week made analysts optimistic about the market trend this week, saying that the uptrend will continue.

Shares move up after early corrections Shares shook early during Friday's trading session but the strong cash flow poured into the market still pushed indices up.