ACCIONA eyes potential market of Vietnam
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:26:00
ACCIONA, a world leading company in sustainable infrastructure solutions and renewable energy projects for over 100 years from Spain, has officially entered Vietnam.
Instead of picking holes, a Mekong Delta elder fills them
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:21:00
Rather than complain about the potholes in his alley, an old man decided he would repair them on his own.
Costly investment required to entice QR code users
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:19:00
E-wallet firm MoMo launched a cashback programme on November 3 with value of up to 100,000 VND (4.30 USD) per transaction and for four transactions daily at most.
US recognizes Vietnam’s food safety control system as equivalent
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:16:00
The US Department of Agriculture has recognized Vietnam’s food safety control system on catfish as equivalent to American regulations after three years of Vietnam having been engaged in fine-tuning food safety law and enforcement.
Car with controversial nine-dash map will not be destroyed
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:14:00
Vietnam Customs has decided not to destroy a Volkswagen car imported for the Vietnam Motor Show containing a map with China’s controversial nine-dash line.
Textile and apparel sector encounters difficulties during remainder of the year
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:12:00
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is forecast to face numerous difficulties during the remaining months of the year as a result of stiff competition among partners and a scarcity of orders.
HCM City to host international exhibition on chemical industry
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:48:00
Over 100 businesses are set to showcase their products across 150 pavilions at the 14th Vietnam International Exhibition on Chemical Industry – VINACHEM EXPO 2019, scheduled to take place in HCM City from November 27 to November 30.
FLC Group puts central Vietnam zoo up for sale
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:45:00
Private business conglomerate has put up for sale its entire stake in Faros Zoo, a business it owns through a subsidiary.
First investor licensed to operate in Cuba’s Vietnamese-built industrial park
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:40:00
The Portuguese group Enpromoulds is the first enterprise to set up its plant at the ViMariel Industrial Park, which is located in Cuba’s Mariel Special Development Zone.
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:36:00
The benchmark VN-Index rose 0.67 percent to 1022.43 points on Monday, the highest since October 4 last year, on the back of rising blue chips and banking stocks.
Hanoi hosts Norway-Vietnam Seminar on liquefied natural gas
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:34:00
A Norway-Vietnam Seminar on liquefied natural gas (LNG), organised by the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Commercial Section (Innovation Norway) in Vietnam and Norwegian Energy Partner, was held in Hanoi on November 4.
Thai firm acquires stake in northern Vietnam’s biggest water plant
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:32:00
Thai firm WHA Utilities and Power Plc has acquired a 34 percent stake in the Duong River Surface Water plant JSC.
Vietnam to face tough competition from India in tra fish exports
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:30:00
Vietnam’s tra fish industry is predicted to face stiff competition from India in the coming years as the South Asian nation’s tra fish output is likely to increase to 630,000 tonnes by 2020.
Steel sector reports Q3 losses
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:29:00
Most steel enterprises in the country have reported third-quarter losses or a plunge in profits; many blame the U.S.-China trade spat.
RoK and Japan compete for Vietnam’s retail market shares
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:27:00
Vietnam’s retail market is growing at an annual rate of 10.9% in the 2013 – 2018 period, while most leading names in the market come from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Japan, ranging from convenience stores, department stores to e-commerce.
Public debt declines, debt repayment ratio increases
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:26:00
Vietnam’s public debt has been falling, but its debt repayment ratio to the state budget is close to the 25 percent cap.
Vietnam’s trade turnover exceeds 400 billion USD
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:24:00
Vietnam’s total import-export turnover has surpassed 400 billion USD, according to the General Department of Customs.
Deputy PM, FM Minh meets U.S. National Security Advisor
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:22:00
Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh met with U.S. National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien – who is Special Envoy of President Donald Trump at East Asia Summit and ASEAN-U.S. Summit, in Bangkok, Thailand on November 4.
