Shophouse rentals skyrocket in downtown HCMC
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:44:00
Rents for shophouses in downtown Ho Chi Minh City have increased by 35 percent in 2019, according to real estate portal batdongsan.com.vn.
Agro-forestry-fishery exports still have room to grow: minister
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:42:00
Although challenges lie ahead, there remains room for agro-forestry-fishery exports to increase in 2020, according to Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong
Number of new businesses hits record
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:40:00
A total of 138,100 businesses with a combined registered capital of 1.73 quadrillion VND (74.7 billion USD) were set up in 2019, up 5.2 percent and 17.1 percent, respectively, from the previous years.
Gov’t chief asks for fixing pressing issues to gain greater achievements next year
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:38:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged inferior levels to double efforts to promptly fix pressing issues in a bid to gain greater achievements in 2020 while addressing Cabinet meeting on Friday
Unofficial fees in Quang Ninh province decline: survey
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:35:00
Unofficial fees that businesses had to pay in Quang Ninh decreased in 2019, according to the northern province’s Department and District Competitiveness Index (DDCI) survey
Vietnam all set for ASEAN Chairmanship 2020: Deputy FM
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:33:00
Vietnam is ready to take on the role of ASEAN Chair in 2020, making contributions to building a cohesive and responsive ASEAN Community, said Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.
Foreign investors remain net buyers on stock market
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:30:00
Foreign investors bought VND7.3 trillion ($315 million) worth of equity on Vietnam’s stock exchanges last year, remaining net buyers for a third straight year.
Work begins on wind power plant in Soc Trang
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:28:00
Construction of a wind power plant has started in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang
Int’l media, experts pin high hopes on Vietnam in 2020
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:26:00
International media and experts pin high hopes on Vietnam as the country takes over the dual role of ASEAN Chair and non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council this year.
Gov't increases sanctions for drunk driving
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:22:00
The Government has issued Decree No. 100/2019/ND-CP on administrative sanctions for road traffic and rail transport violations, applicable since January 1, 2020.
Foreign players net buy Vietnam shares for 3rd straight year
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:01:00
Foreign investors have been net buyers on the Vietnamese stock market for a third year in a row on bet of gains in one of the best performing economies in the world.
Year-end cabinet meeting focuses on institution, law building
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:59:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the year’s final regular cabinet meeting in Hanoi on December 31, focusing discussions on the institution and law building work.
Fish sauce magnate back on Forbes billionaires list
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:56:00
Masan Group founder Nguyen Dang Quang has reappeared on Forbes’ list of billionaires, a few weeks after dropping out due to his falling assets.
Boosting digital-driven growth with forward-thinking policies
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:50:00
Vietnam assumes chairmanship of the ASEAN at a pivotal time. Together with its five partners, the alliance successfully completed negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in November 2019.
Vietnam’s diplomatic achievements in 2019
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:48:00
While the world saw profound instability in 2019, the Pacific – Asia region proved to be the leading region in terms of economic integration, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh has said.
2020 growth target within sights: experts
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:44:00
Vietnam has the potential to achieve its growth target for 2020 thanks to rising exports and foreign investment, experts say.
Vietnam remains promising destination for foreign investors
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:42:00
Foreign investors are heading to Vietnam to take advantage of both domestic and export markets thanks to the country’s signed free trade agreements
HCM City to invest in public transport in new residential areas
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:41:00
Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Transport has asked the municipal People’s Committee to outline plans for investment in public transport in new residential areas, including new bus lanes, in an aim to reduce traffic congestion.
