Corporate bond market to boom in second half
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:10:12
Companies are looking to raise debts from bond issuance before the amended Law on Securities takes effect next January.
Vietnam to go digital or lose out: Deputy PM Dam
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:09:33
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam highlighted the role of digital transformation when he met with leaders from the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and the Vietnam Computer Association, as well as members of the IT community, at a recent seminar.
Hanoi grade A office rents likely to rise
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:09:19
With national economic growth among the highest in Asia and new supply scarce, Hanoi’s office rental market is to experience shortages and rising prices, experts say.
Nearly US$7 million of public investment disbursed in six months
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:09:03
Disbursement of public investment in the first six months of 2020 amounted to nearly VND156 trillion (US$6.73 million), fulfilling 33.1% of the plan set by the National Assembly and the Prime Minister, higher than the 28.56% recorded in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
VN confirms 14 new COVID-19 cases
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:08:51
The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has confirmed 14 new COVID-19 cases, raising the country's patient tally to 369.
Teleconference seeks partners in support industry products
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:41:50
A teleconference took place on July 7 with the aim of supporting local businesses seek partners to co-operate in outsourcing, producing, and exporting local support industry products to the Japanese market amid the complicated nature of developments relating to COVID-19 pandemic.
Job losses on the way as firms look to downsize
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:41:41
Many businesses are planning to reduce the number of employees on their payroll in the next few months.
Quang Tri province summit offers breathtaking view of the horizon
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:41:34
Now is the best time of the year to climb Voi Mep, the tallest mountain in the central province of Quang Tri.
Firms in HCM City shift focus towards ASEAN market
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:19:58
With local exports to both the United States and European markets facing plenty of difficulties as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, many businesses based in Ho Chi Minh City are seeking opportunities to bolster exports to other ASEAN member states.
UNESCO experts laud status of Cao Bang global geopark
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:19:05
A delegation of UNESCO experts held a working session with northern Cao Bang province’s authorities on July 6 to review a survey result on the status of Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark since its operation two years ago.
K-pop giant SM Entertainment to open first store in Vietnam
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:18:43
SM Entertainment, one of South Korea’s largest entertainment companies, is set to make its Vietnam retail debut in Saigon.
P2P firms waiting for a sandbox
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:18:34
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending companies expect that the sandbox for fintech would eliminate unscrupulous businesses and help the market grow significantly.
Parking lots still a pressing problem for Hanoi
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:17:34
It’s only the beginning of the morning but the parking lots on Phuong Mai street in Hanoi are full.
US-based magazine names Ha Long Bay among world's 50 most beautiful wonders
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:16:50
The US-based Insider magazine has named Viet Nam's Ha Long Bay among 50 most beautiful natural wonders in the world.
Israeli businesses keen to import medical supplies from Vietnam
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:16:43
Numerous Israeli enterprises have shown an interest in importing consumer products and medical supplies, with a particular demand for face masks and medical protective equipment, from Vietnam in order to meet needs among domestic consumers amid market fluctuations and challenges caused by political instability and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illegal Chinese fugitive put into quarantine in HCM City
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:16:37
The Ho Chi Minh City Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on July 6 stated that it has placed a Chinese national into quarantine after this citizen was detected attempting to illegally enter the southern city.
VN-Index starts new week in the green
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:16:32
The VN-Index surged 1.6 percent, or 13.55 points, to 861.16 points Monday, with blue chips driving the market’s gains.
Legal framework being improved to implement EVFTA
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:11:39
Tax policies are being specified while customs procedures simplified to improve the legal framework to facilitate the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) enforcement.
