Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính speaks with Professor Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum in an online meeting on Wednesday. VNA/VnExpress News Photo Dương Giang HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Wednesday said Việt Nam looked forward to more collaboration opportunities with the World …
Read More »Auto sales recommence growth
Vietnam’s auto sales in March returned to growth with a 17 percent increase year-on-year to 36,962 units after two consecutive months of decline, according to Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA). The figure was highest this year and brought sales in the first quarter to 90,506 units, up 27 percent year-on-year, …
Read More »VN-Index ends losing streak on blue chips gains
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index closed 1.51 percent higher Wednesday to post its biggest gain in nearly two weeks, with no blue chips in the red. The index stayed mostly in the green throughout the day and ended 21.95 points higher at 1,477.2 points, marking a sharp rebound from a nearly 68 …
Read More »UPM Raflatac offers innovative, sustainable labeling solutions
UPM Raflatac offers sustainable labeling through innovative self-adhesive labels and services, helping the packaging industry and brand owners switch to greener alternatives. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of label materials, UPM Raflatac is founded on the idea of sustainability. Its commitment to responsible sourcing and sustainable operations provides …
Read More »DOC reduces anti-dumping tax on Vietnamese honey
The US’ anti-dumping duties on Việt Nam’s honey exporters have been cut by almost sevenfold. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo HÀ NỘI — The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has decided to decrease the anti-dumping tax for Vietnamese honey from more than 400 per cent to less than 60 per cent. On April 8, the …
Read More »Government eyes corporate bond-to-GDP ratio of 20 pct by 2025
The government wants to increase the size of the corporate bond market from last year’s 11.5 percent of GDP to at least 20 percent by 2025. It also wants to achieve a total bond-to-GDP (including government, municipal and corporate bonds) ratio of 47 percent, and the stock market capitalization-to-GDP ratio …
Read More »Việt Nam Expo 2022 opens in Hà Nội
The Korean pavilions, with the participation of 75 businesses in a 300sq.m area, displays food, canned drinks, beauty products and home appliances. South Korea participates in Việt Nam Expo 2022 as the Guest of Honor Country. VNA/VnExpress News Photo Uyên Hương HÀ NỘI As many as 410 enterprises from 15 countries and territories …
Read More »HCMC to launch helicopter tour
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are scheduled to launch a helicopter tour that allows tourists to view the city from the sky as part of efforts to boost tourism after reopening. The tour using a EC-255 helicopter is expected to be available during the Reunification Day (April 30) holiday …
Read More »Agricultural start-ups need long-term business strategies: experts
Experts at a panel discussion on hi-tech agriculture start-ups in HCM City last week. Photo vov.com.vn HCM CITY — To be successful, agricultural start-ups must have long-term business strategies, strengthen linkages in the start-up eco-system and understand the market they target, experts have said. Phạm Lan Anh, head of …
Read More »Standard Chartered sees Vietnam inflation higher than central bank forecast
Standard Chartered Bank expects inflation of 4.2 percent this year, slightly higher than the central bank forecast, driven by the geopolitical situation and higher commodity prices. “Over the medium term, demand-push inflationary factors are likely to kick in as the economy recovers,” the lender said in a note, adding that …
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