Commercial space rents in HCM City head downward Rents for commercial spaces in HCM City’s main streets have been decreasing in recent months due to lower demand, according to experts.

Epidemic only a short-term dampener, VN story remains intact: survey Though Việt Nam’s economy will suffer in the short term from the new coronavirus epidemic, the country’s drive to integrate into the global economy will continue to create plenty of new opportunities for trade and investment in the long run, experts have said.  

Int’l exhibition for horticulture and floriculture sector opens in HCM City

The 3rd International Exhibition & Conference for Horticultural and Floricultural Production and Processing Technology (HortEx Vietnam 2020) opened in HCM City on Wednesday.

Shares slide amid weak investor sentiment

Share slid on Wednesday as the spread of CO-VID 19 virus has dampened investor sentiment, triggering worries about a possible pandemic.

US food agency inspection an opportunity for Vietnamese tra fish The ministry said Việt Nam welcome the FSIS’s involvement to ensure Vietnamese tra fish hold up to the strictest of safety and quality standards.

Gov’t keeps macroeconomic targets unchanged despite COVID-19 epidemic

Government is striving to meet dual targets to avoid the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of people while achieving the macroeconomic indicators set by the Party and the National Assembly.

Universities resort to online career counselling as high schools remain closed Many universities in HCM City are providing online career counselling for high school students since they are unable to attend school due to COVID-19 fears.

Shares bounce back on bottom purchases Shares reclaimed some of the ground lost in the previous day’s sharp sell-off on worries about the COVID-19 outbreak.

Banks to reschedule debt payment for epidemic-affected customers The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has told banks to reschedule debt repayments to help customers affected by the coronavirus epidemic.

Police in Canada clear rail blockade by indigenous protesters Canadian police on Monday cleared out indigenous protesters blocking a key east-west rail artery for nearly three weeks to protest a pipeline, causing major disruptions to the economy.