Việt Nam’s logistics wins in US-China trade war Falling one place to 11th in the global index of emerging logistics markets, Việt Nam was still seen as a clear winner in the US-China trade war.

Citibank and INGbank to provide credit to Nhơn Trạch power projects Citibank and INGbank will be in charge of arranging capital for the Nhơn Trạch 3 and 4 thermal power plants, according to a recent agreement signed between PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) and the two foreign banks.

Firms look for alternative sources of raw materials as epidemic closes China market Vietnamese companies, many of whom are facing a shortage of feedstock and raw materials as a result of the new coronavirus outbreak in China, have started looking at alternative sources. 

Trading remains quiet amid risk concerns Brokerage firms and market experts remain pessimistic about market trading this week as investors are running out of supportive information while international stocks continue being weighed down by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)-related concerns.

Cần Thơ City to solve difficulties for enterprises The Mekong Delta City of Cần Thơ will set up specialised working groups to work closely with local enterprises in removing difficulties in a timely manner in order to help the firms ensure production. 

VN banks more open for EU investors under newly-approved trade pact Investors from the EU will have opportunities to own higher stakes in Vietnamese banks than those from other countries under Việt Nam’s commitments in the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vice President Thịnh meets Indian President

Vice President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh meet with Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi on Thursday, as part of her official visit to India.

Real estate firms dominate bond issuance in January

Real estate firms were the major corporate bond issuers in the market in January, according to updates of SSI Securities Corporation.

Looser monetary policy needed to counter global volatility A looser monetary policy should be instituted to support economic growth in the wake of global volatilities, especially the coronavirus outbreak, experts suggested.

Property market expected to be safer thanks to central bank’s tight credit policy

Property industry insiders said the State Bank of Việt Nam’s decision to tighten credit would mean pain in the short term for developers but help the sector develop sustainably over the long term.