Mondelēz International organises the “Taste The Future Business Challenge” virtual competition to seek talents in snacking industry. — Photo courtesy of Mondelēz International HCM CITY — Snack company Mondelēz International has launched a virtual business competition for Southeast Asia called ‘Taste The Future Business Challenge’. Aimed at preparing younger generations to …
Read More »South Korean brands top sales among locally made cars
South Korea’s Hyundai and Kia sold nearly 106,000 cars in Vietnam last year, or nearly half of all locally made cars sold. Hyundai remained the top local player with sales of 60,401 units followed by Kia with 45,532 and Vietnamese carmaker Vinfast with 35,723. Hyundai and Kia are assembled in …
Read More »Sông Hương Foods to export eggplants to US
Eggplant products on display at the seminar held in HCM City on April 19. They are naturally fermented by using an improved traditional process for up to 21 days. — VnExpress News Photo HCM CITY — Sông Hương Foods is set to export its first consignment to the US …
Read More »Bamboo Airways names new vice president
Nguyễn Ngọc Trọng (sixth from the right) was appointed as vice chairman of the board of directors of Bamboo Airways. — Photo courtesy of Bamboo Airways HÀ NỘI — Bamboo Airways has announced the election of Nguyễn Ngọc Trọng, deputy general director of Bamboo Airways, as vice chairman of the board …
Read More »Vietnamese brands gain foothold in international markets
Viettel’s headquarters in the capital city Hà Nội. Viettel has made the world’s top 500 brands this year, marking Việt Nam’s first entry into the prestigious list. — Photo courtesy of Viettel HÀ NỘI — Brands from Việt Nam have gained more recognition and value in recent years, according to …
Read More »Loose monetary policy forecast to continue despite inflation pressure
Headquarters of the State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV). The SBV is expected not to raise this interest rate within the next 3-6 months to support the recovery of the economy. Photo sbv.gov.vn HÀ NỘI — Despite rising inflation pressure, the State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) is likely to …
Read More »Samsung to collaborates with Việt Nam at 46th World Skills Competition in Shanghai
Choi Joo-ho, President of Samsung Vietnam and Trương Anh Dũng – Director of the General Department of Vocational Training, signed the MoU. — Photo courtesy of Samsung Vietnam HÀ NỘI — The General Department of Vocational Training and Samsung Vietnam on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the …
Read More »VN-Index extends losses as selling pressure persists
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index closed its 6th session in the red, one of the largest losing streak ever, with a 1.05 percent fall to 1,370.21 points. The index mostly stayed in the red throughout the day and closed 14.51 points lower as investors continued to sell off mid and small-cap speculative …
Read More »Corporate heads arrested for stock market manipulation
Do Thanh Nhan, chairman of the Louis Holdings conglomerate and Do Duc Nam, general director of brokerage firm Tri Viet Securities were arrested Wednesday for allegedly manipulating the stock market. Nhan and Nam are among four senior management personnel of the two companies detained pending investigation of suspected stock market …
Read More »Da Nang gifts over 50,000 SIM cards to foreign tourists
Authorities in Da Nang City have started presenting over 50,000 SIM cards to foreign tourists as part of its efforts to boost its tourism image. On Wednesday, 150 foreign passengers arriving in the city via Singapore Airlines and Vietjet Air were the first to receive free Vinaphone 4G data SIM …
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