Listed companies may find EVFTA rules tough, say securities firms
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:25:00
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index has risen since the ratification of the EU-Vietnam trade agreement on the back of listed firms whose exports would be boosted by the deal.
Further African swine fever outbreaks detected nationwide
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:24:00
Outbreaks of African swine fever have been discovered in 62 provinces and cities across the nation as of July 9, forcing a total of 2.9 million pigs to be culled.
Vietnam’s volcanic island cluster wants entry fees to support conservation
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:13:00
Quang Ngai authorities are planning to charge entrance fees to the popular Ly Son Island to fund conservation efforts.
Kien Giang's exports to foreign markets lag behind set plan
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:12:00
During the first half of the year, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang experienced an export turnover increase of 1.45 per cent to over US$275 million in comparison to the same period last year, fulfilling only 40.4 per cent of the set target, according to the Kien Giang Department of Industry and Trade.
Vietnam privatization efforts bogged down in new rules
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:09:00
Vietnamese agencies have only equitized 35 of 127 enterprises with a 2020 deadline, and many are asking for more time.
Fishery sector aims for over 10 billion USD in export value
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:07:00
Fishery sector aims for over 10 billion USD in export value
Lonely Planet: Central VN - top 10 best destinations in Asia-Pacific
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:07:00
Central Viet Nam was recently named among the top 10 leading destinations in the Asia-Pacific region to visit this year by Lonely Planet, the well-known global travel site.
Hanoi: 80 percent of new landed property supply located in the east
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:01:00
The east of Hanoi leads the new supply of landed property, covering 80 percent of the total new launch in the first half of 2019, property consultancy CRBE Vietnam announced in an event to review the capital city’s real estate market from January to June and the future trends.
Elation first, depression next: highs and lows of studying abroad
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:58:00
The elation of going abroad soon runs into a gamut of challenges – homesickness, weather, academic rigor and the weight of expectations.
Switzerland keen to promote trade links with Vietnam
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:37:00
Switzerland wants to bolster trade ties with Vietnam as the nation has recorded high economic growth rates over the past years, according to Guy Parmelin, Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, during his recent working visits to Vietnam and Japan on July 8.
In a Vietnamese beach town, waves of serenity soothe one’s soul
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:26:00
Famous for its beaches, Nha Trang Town also boasts one of the nation’s largest outdoor Buddha statues, offering soulful peace.
Ministry tightens supervision to avoid trade sanctions
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:21:00
Sectors which have seen high growth in the past few years such as wooden furniture, garments and textiles, seafood and steel are being placed under special supervision by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to avoid having high tariffs and trade sanctions imposed by other nations.
Telecom giant Viettel to pilot 5G services in Cambodia
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:20:00
Vietnamese company Viettel and a local partner are set to carry out 5G trials in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.
Product quality improvement key to boosting exports to China
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:17:00
As China is a lucrative market for Vietnamese exporters, meeting its import standards is important for the Southeast Asian country to capture larger market share, according to the insiders.
Banking expert clarifies reasons behind six-month credit growth
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:12:00
The soaring credit growth recorded during the first half of 2019 can be attributed to efforts by local firms to complete periodical business reports and some banks’ application of Basel II standards, a senior banking expert has claimed.
Quang Tri: over 1.7 bln USD poured into economic, industrial zones
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:23:00
Economic zones and industrial parks in the central province of Quang Tri attracted over 40 trillion VND (over 1.7 billion USD) from 150 investment projects as of July this year.
South Korea, China investors dominate bids for North-South Expressway
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:21:00
Two sections of the North-South Expressway in the central region have attracted bids from 11 investors, the majority from South Korea and China.
Vietnam treasures the Philippines’ role in ASEAN
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:19:00
Vietnam always greatly values the role of the Philippines in ASEAN, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a reception for Foreign Minister of the Philippines Teodoro Lopez Locsin in Hanoi on July 8.
