Imports stuck at border gates due to new Chinese rules The new form is compatible with a MOIT circular dated July 30 of this year on rules of goods origin in the ASEAN-China Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation, but it doesn't take effect from September 12.

Estate market expected positive growth in year-end months More positive signs would appear in HCM City’s property market in the year-end months despite of difficulties in the first half of the year, said Chairman of the HCM City Real Estate Association Lê Hoàng Châu.

Banks keen on housing sector despite SBV tightening BUSINESS BEAT

Authorities want banks to give up corporate bond addiction The Hà Nội Stock Exchange said that Nha Trang Bay Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company successfully issued private corporate bonds worth VNĐ650 billion (US$28.2 million), all of it to the Việt Nam Maritime Bank.

New SBV regulations to help realty market grow sustainably

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has recently made public a draft circular on safety limits for banks and called for public comment on the proposed changes. The circular would tighten regulations on loans, especially in the high-end real estate segment. Nguyễn Quốc Hùng, director of the SBV’s Credit Department, talked with the media about the issue during a meeting last week

Market volatility delays share-issuance plans

As the Vietnamese stock market has been volatile in recent months, many listed firms have given up on plans to issue shares to raise charter capital.

Practical reforms required for better agriculture: Gov't

Prime Minister, the Government and enterprises want ministries and agencies to carry out practical reforms, particularly those removing unnecessary administrative procedures, to create a better business climate in agriculture, a Government official said.

New policies take effect this month

Policies relating to smuggled tobacco, bank cards, child care and teachers’ probationary periods are set to take effect this month.

Vietcombank reduces holdings at other banks

Vietcombank (VCB) has recently announced it sold a large number of Military Bank (MBB) and Eximbank (EIB) shares on the stock markets to reduce its ownership ratios at the banks to 5 per cent in each as regulated by the central bank.

Vietcombank to earn $42.7 million profit from divestments

 Vietcombank is estimated to gain a profit of some VNĐ1 trillion (US$42.74 million) from its divestments at Military Bank (coded MBB) and Eximbank (coded EIB) this month.