Local banks earn high profits in the first quarter of 2021 In the first quarter of this year, all local banks reported high profit growth amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the profit growth does not reflect the complete economic picture, according to banking insiders.

Measures needed to reduce traffic fatalities Despite traffic safety improvements and a drop in the number of accidents overall, the amount fatal road collisions still remains high.

MoIT proposes 35 per cent cap on foreign investment in petrol market The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed a 35 per cent cap on foreign investment in local oil and petrol businesses, but said it was open to scrapping the regulation.

Ninh Bình promotes agricultural tourism

Agricultural and rural tourism is gradually becoming a sustainable economic development trend in northern Ninh Bình Province, helping exploit rural values and preserve traditional culture.

More people in rural areas shopping online

Rural consumers increasingly shop online, among internet users, 46 per cent are engaged in online shopping activities.

VN-Index declines for a second day, penny stocks in the spotlight

The VN-Index declined for a second day on Friday, concluding the week at 1,231.66 points, down 0.26 per cent from Thursday.

Vietnamese life expectancy up, but non-infectious disease cases rise Although average life expectancy has increased, the number of cases of non-infectious disease among Vietnamese has risen, Dr Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến, head of the Department of Health Protection and Care of Central Officers, said.

Digiworld reports high profit growth in 2020 Digiworld Coporation (“DGW”) on Tuesday reported a year-on-year growth of 48 per cent in revenue and 64 per cent in profit for 2020.

Prudential achieves solid growth in 2020, accounts for 30% of industry claims payouts Prudential Vietnam reaffirmed a year of sustainable growth and enhancements in its business operations in 2020, while continuing to prioritise the health and wealth of customers and contribute to the country’s economic development.

Biotechnology contributes to higher productivity and increased incomes The adoption of biotechnology in corn production in Việt Nam had resulted in higher productivity, increased income and environmental improvement, attendees heard at a workshop held in Hà Nội on Wednesday.