PM and four deputy PMs assigned responsibilities

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has signed a decision to assign tasks to himself and four deputy PMs.

Central bank cuts reserve interest rate to aid the economy The SBV said the adjustment was made based on macro-economic developments and the level of interest rates in the market.

Financial support still pie in the sky for supporting firms Trần Thị Thu Trang, director-general of Hanel PT, an electronics maker in northern province Bắc Ninh said her company had given up on seeking access to the preferential credit policies after extensive research.

NA Standing Committee opens 40th session The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee opened its 40th session, the last of the year, in Hà Nội yesterday.

PPP regulations to be changed to serve development

More than per 76 per cent of current investment projects following public private partnerships (PPP) are in the field of transport infrastructure, but investors still feel insecure.

Banks keen on green projects The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV)’s latest survey of credit institutions (CIs) in the field of green growth and green credit released recently showed that the awareness of CIs on green credit has improved significantly.

Businesses save money by renting solar power systems

Instead of spending tens of billions of đồng to install solar power systems, several enterprises are renting solar power system to save operating costs, reduce electricity bills and promote clean energy development.

Banks race to fund green energy projects

Commercial banks are rushing to provide loans for green energy projects amid a wave of investment in the growing industry, dubbed a landmark for the country’s renewable energy outlook.

Wake-up call in ODA use and management

The Ministry of Investment and Planning has issued a warning against borrowing from the Official Development Assistance (ODA) source fearing the country could fall into an “ODA and preferential loan’s trap”. Whether ODA will be the "trap" of the economy in the medium and long term depends on our ability to change ourselves, economist Võ Trí Thành says.

VN-Cambodia agreement on double taxation avoidance ratified

The Government has ratified an agreement on double taxation avoidance and income tax evasion prevention between Việt Nam and Cambodia.