Companies collect $1.7 billion via bond issuance in August

Companies collected a total of VNĐ38.4 trillion (US$1.7 billion) via bond issuances in August, according to statistics from the Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX).

Gov’t to ask NA to waive charges for water exploitation rights Thousands of businesses will not have to pay for the right to exploit water this year if a plan submitted by the Government is approved by the National Assembly.

Registration fee cut does little to revive auto market

The cut in the fee has reduced the cost of car ownership, which the Government hoped would help revive a slumping auto market. But it has not worked out that way, at least not so far.

Decree to provide more funding to educate disadvantaged children

Preschool teachers in extremely difficult villages, communes, in coastal areas and islands will enjoy an additional allowance of VNĐ450,000 ($20) per month, due to a new decree.

MPI prepares new decree on SOE information disclosure

The Ministry of Planning and Industry (MPI) is developing a new decree to guide State-owned enterprises (SOEs) on disclosing information, aiming to develop a national SOE database.

Hà Nội working hard to combat air pollution

Deputy director of the Hà Nội Department of Natural Resources and Environment Lê Tuấn Định spoke with Hà Nội Mới (New) newspaper about solving the root cause of environmental pollution in Hà Nội in a bid to improve air quality.

Nine Vietnamese fragrant rice varieties given tariff quotas in EU

Nine Vietnamese fragrant rice varieties will enjoy tariff export quotas to Europe under the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) agreement.

SBV tells banking industry to develop an inclusive finance system

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) urged the banking industry to build an inclusive finance system that serves all members of society in Việt Nam in Hà Nội on Thursday.

HDI Global SE fined US$8,000 for information disclosure, foreign ownership violations The State Securities Commission (SSC) last week issued a fine of VNĐ185 million (roughly US$8,000) to HDI Global SE for violating rules on foreign ownership and information disclosure.

PM calls for innovation for better clean water supply

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked ministries, agencies and stakeholders to complete legal frameworks and adopt new models and new technologies to ensure sufficient clean water.