Credit growth at credit institutions in HCM City in November was among the highest in the year. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — Total loans outstanding as of November 30 at credit institutions in HCM City were worth over VNĐ3.4 quadrillion (US$140.15 billion), a 1.3 per cent increase from the …
Read More »Bắc Ninh strives to become leading electronics centre
Bắc Ninh aims to be a leading electronics centre. — Photo congthuong.vn HÀ NỘI — Bắc Ninh aims to invest in significant projects, particularly in the high-tech and green industries, to spur development and establish Việt Nam as a major hub for electronics. Trần Hồng Hà, Deputy Prime Minister, …
Read More »HCMC apartments become smaller as prices rise
Housing developers in Ho Chi Minh City and nearby localities have been scaling down apartment sizes in recent years to make them more affordable. Dung recently bought a two-bedroom apartment in Thu Duc City for VND3.2 billion. At 58 square meters, the unit is smaller than the 65-sq-m size that …
Read More »Vegetable, fruit exports reach historic heights
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports are estimated to reach a new record of $5.6 billion this year, up 65.5% from 2022 thanks to a surge in demand from China. Fruits and vegetables exceeded all other key produce categories such as rice, cashew nuts, coffee, and cassava, according to a preliminary …
Read More »Market steady due to low risk appetite
A worker collects latex at a rubber plantation owned by Vietnam Rubber Group. The company’s shares soared 1.76 per cent on Friday, lifting the market’s sentiment. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Indices were little changed on Friday as investors were reluctant to join the market when only one week was …
Read More »Christmas in Saigon: 5 European dining spots to consider
Explore Christmas options in Saigon at five venues, each presenting a distinct atmosphere and curated menus for a quiet holiday dining experience. The five locations are recommended based on reviews from sites like TripAdvisor and actual surveys. These venues offer menus tailored for the festive season, with dishes prepared in …
Read More »A greener world: who takes lead in bringing vitality?
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2023 – From the Adama Wind Power Project in Ethiopia to the Cauchari Photovoltaic Power Project in Argentina, and then to the Mozura Wind Farm in Montenegro, China has shared advanced technologies and solutions with its Belt and Road Initiative partners …
Read More »BW, ESR start factory complex project in Hai Phong industrial park
BW and ESR Group Limited have announced to start work on a 72,000-sq.m factory complex in Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park in Hai Phong, scheduled for completion in July 2024. The project features a modern, single-story light industrial facility. With a clear ceiling height of 7 meters and up to …
Read More »Bắc Giang’s plan to attract investment in agriculture and rural areas
Bắc Giang is focusing on attracting businesses to invest in the province’s agricultural and rural sectors. Bắc Giang forms enterprises investing in agriculture and rural areas that play a core role in connecting with farmers, leading the value chain, and developing the market. The province has a fund to prioritise investment …
Read More »Hà Nội’s supporting industry promotes technology investment
Hà Nội’s fair on the supporting industry in 2023. The capital city opens such fairs to attract investment and trade activities for its supporting industry. — Photo hanoi.gov.vn HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội’s supporting industry sector has proactively carried out innovation and technology investment to further improve competitiveness and participate …
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