VPBank and Proparco co-operate to promote green credit in Việt Nam VPBank and Proparco - the private sector financing branch of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a US$50 million loan with the aim of supporting climate-friendly initiatives, green and energy efficient projects, as well as small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country.

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Travel agents from the mountains have alerted their customers that Hoàng Su Phì District farmers in Ha Giang Province have started to cut their rice.

VN stocks retreat, selling hits blue chips

Vietnamese shares gave up on a four-day rally on Thursday as large-cap companies were hit by profit taking while regional markets declined on Fed meeting.

Đắk Lắk seeks to become investment magnet Đắk Lắk seeks to improve its business and investment climate to become an attractive investment destination, according to the Central Highlands province’s Department of Planning and Investment.

Shares hold onto 900 points under heavy profit taking Vietnamese shares staggered on Wednesday to extend the market rally to a fourth day under profit taking pressure, led by retail and energy sectors.

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Mining industry unable to enjoy tax incentives

The mining industry faced difficulties in the first eight months of this year due to being unable to enjoy tax and land rental incentives, said Nguyễn Hữu Quang, deputy head of the National Assembly's Committee on Finance and Budget.

Merkel wants Việt Nam to connect Germany and Indo-Pacific region German Chancellor Angela Merkel hopes Việt Nam will serve as a bridge to connect Germany and the Indo-Pacific as the European country aims to engage deeper with the region.

Việt Nam attractive destination for Aussie investors post-pandemic

Việt Nam has become one of the world’s few economic bright spots attracting foreign investors, especially those from Australia, due to cheap labour, a young population, high education standards, and government incentive policies, experts have said.