HẢI PHÒNG – The fourth event as part of the “Hà Nọi Agriculture Fair 2023” is taking place from 21 to 24 December 2023, at AEON MALL Hải Phòng Lê Chân. The primary objective of this event is to bolster businesses by facilitating the introduction and promotion of consumer connections, exploring potential cooperation …
Read More »Banks delay plans to change stock exchanges in 2023
A customer makes transactions at Nam A Bank. Some banks, including Nam A Bank, have so far failed to meet plans to change the stock exchanges this year. Photo Nam A Bank HÀ NỘI — Unfavourable market development has caused many banks to rethink their plans to change stock exchanges. Many …
Read More »Saigon Co.op opens new Co.opmart store in An Giang
A large number of customers shop at Co.opmart Chợ Mới on its opening day on December 23. — VNS Photo AN GIANG — Saigon Co-op on December 23 opened a new Co.opmart supermarket in An Giang Province’s Chợ Mới District, its fifth store in the province and 129th in the …
Read More »Why Vietnam needs to import electricity from Laos
Importing electricity from Laos is an affordable solution for resolving power shortages in the north and also a means to fulfill a 2016 agreement with the country, analysts say. “Buying electricity from Laos has not only economic reasons but also political connotations,” energy analyst Ngo Duc Lam said. National power …
Read More »HCMC among world’s top 10 New Year’s destinations
Online travel platform Agoda ranked Ho Chi Minh City third on its list of the 10 best global destinations to celebrate New Year’s, based on recommendations from AI chatbot ChatGPT. Vietnam’s ranking came after number one and two place holders Singapore and Bali. “Revel in the festive atmosphere with fireworks …
Read More »Thailand’s off-season durian price surges in Vietnam
Kadum durian from Thailand are being sold by many stores in Vietnam for typically VND330,000 ($13.60) per kg, an increase of 15% compared to last year. Kadum durians are sold online in Vietnam. Photo by Cho Thai Vietnam’s durian season is coming to an end and supply in the domestic …
Read More »Saigon’s bamboo cup café an instant hit
A coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City has become popular for using environment-friendly bamboo cups, and sells nearly 200 of them daily. Situated at 150/5 Ben Van Don Street, District 4, on the side of Ong Lanh Bridge, Ong (Tube) coffee shop has been drawing customers in droves in …
Read More »The total revenue of 19 groups and corporations reached over $45 billion
Nguyễn Hoàng Anh, CMSC Chairman delivers an opening speech at the meeting. —Photo courtesy of CMSC HÀ NỘI — The total revenue of parent companies of 19 corporations under the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) reached more than VNĐ1.13 quadrillion (US$45 billion) in revenue in 2023. This result was …
Read More »Wood processing industry to see slow export growth next year
Producing wooden furniture for export to the EU market at WOODSLAND Tuyên Quang JSC. If the businesses comply with the EU regulations, they can expand the market in EU countries. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The wood industry market shows some signs of recovery, however, 2024 still poses some potential difficulties for …
Read More »Foreign investments in property market expected to soar: experts
A project in HCM City. Investors are expected to invest more in the property market in 2024-26. — VNA/VNS Photo Danh Lam According to experts, HCM CITY – Foreign investors are expected to plough large amounts of money into the Vietnamese property market in 2024-26. Market research company Cushman & …
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