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Workers process seafood products for export at Bình Định Fishery Joint Stock Company in the central province of Bình Định. The company exports seafood to Europe, the US and Canada. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Quang Quyết HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam-Canada Investment Forum was held online on Thursday (Canada time), offering an opportunity for …

  Visitors at the exhibition as part of the sixth VCCA in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of organisers HCM CITY — The sixth Việt Nam International Conference and Exhibition on Control and Automation (VCCA) opened its doors on Friday in HCM City. During the opening ceremony, Minister of Science and Technology Huỳnh …

A bank teller counting banknotes. Photo vietnamplus.vn HÀ NỘI — After a number of violations reported in corporate bond issuances and the auctions of land use rights, the Prime Minister has called for stricter monitoring over these activities.  In a telegram released on Thursday, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính asked the Minister …

Five percent of Vietnam’s population are now investing in stocks, as the surging market attracts investors. The number of new retail stock accounts in March surged to a new monthly record of 270,011, a 238 percent increase year-on-year, according to Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD). In the first three months, 675,000 …

  Bắc Giang announced the formation of a Korean desk, aiming to support Korean investors in the locality. VNA/VnExpress News Photo Đồng THuý BẮC GIANG – The People’s Committee of northern Bắc Giang Province on Thursday held a meeting with representatives of organisations and agencies of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Việt …

Many import-export companies say they are struggling to break even as they accept high transportation costs in order to remain competitive and retain customers. The representative of a HCMC-based import-export company said at a conference Thursday that it was facing challenges caused by the pandemic and the ongoing conflict in …

  While highly beneficial for both employers and employees, working from home is also laden with security risks. — Photo courtesy of Kaspersky HCM CITY — After getting familiar with the concept of working from home, Vietnamese workers are ready to embrace hybrid work. While highly beneficial for both employers and employees, this is …

  Nhật Tân Bridge, a project financed by Japanese ODA loans. VNA/VnExpress News Photo HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Finance has recently submitted a plan for public debt management to the Prime Minister, estimating total government debt between 2020 and 2024 at a maximum of VNĐ2 quadrillion (US$87.6 billion). The borrowed money …

  A metal factory in HCM City’s Bình Chánh District. The city’s index of industrial production rose by 5.5 per cent in March. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo HCM CITY —  HCM City’s industrial production saw positive growth in the first quarter of the year despite the continuing difficulties caused by COVID-19 …

  A wind farm in Mũi Dinh, Ninh Thuận Province. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Công Thử HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam needs to develop mechanisms, policies, technology and financing to promote the development of clean energy projects as the country moves towards carbon neutrality. Attendees explored the future of the country’s …