Publishers want to throw the book at fakers, but it’s complicated
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 21:14:00
Vietnamese publishers confront widespread availability of copied titles that can also be bought online, but a long-term solution eludes them.
Trade fraud risks in wood industry warned
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 21:12:00
The impact of the US-China trade war on Vietnam’s wood industry, including trade fraud risks, was highlighted at a workshop in Hanoi on June 21.
FTAs opening options for overseas investors
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 21:09:00
With its engagement in many free trade agreements, Vietnam is becoming an enticing destination for foreign investors who want to engage with the country to improve their supply chains.
State asset management firm plans to set up bad debt exchange
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 21:05:00
The Vietnam Asset Management Company has announced plans to set up a bad debt trading floor in the next two years.
Top leader chairs Political Bureau’s meeting, personnel planning approved
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 21:02:00
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau on Friday to discuss and approve personnel planning for the 13th Party Central Committee in 2021-2026 tenure.
E-hailing apps expand to e-payment services
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 20:59:00
Ride-hailing apps have been expanding their market share, attracting more customers and becoming more ambitious in the e-payment field.
Thai Solar Energy eyes joint-ventures in Vietnam and Taiwan
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:36:00
The Bangkok-based renewable energy solutions firm Thai Solar Energy Pcl. is aiming to expand its international footprint by forming joint ventures in Vietnam and Taiwan.
Colour-coated steel imports subject to anti-dumping duties
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:34:00
Colour-coated steel sheets originating from China and the Republic of Korea will be subject to Vietnam’s temporary anti-dumping duties from June 25
Bamboo Airways plans non-stop flight to the US
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:33:00
Bamboo Airways, Vietnam’s newest carrier, plans to begin a non-stop service to the U.S. late this year or earlier 2020.
Foreign giants pull components manufacturers to Vietnam
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:30:00
The influx of multinational corporations into Vietnam will help the country become more attractive to many other foreign components suppliers and solidify its position as a global manufacturing hub.
Vietnam, RoK hold defence policy dialogue
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:29:00
The 8th defence policy dialogue at deputy ministerial level between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea was held in Seoul on June 20 under the co-chair of Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh and his RoK counterpart Park Jae-min.
Vietnam gold prices jump as US readies for interest rate cuts
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:27:00
Gold prices rose in Vietnam Thursday morning as the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rate unchanged with possible cuts in the offing.
Forestry exports jump nearly 20 percent in year’s first half
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:25:00
The export of forestry products in the first half of 2019 fetched about 5.3 billion USD, a year-on-year surge of nearly 20 percent, according to the Vietnam Administration of Forestry under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
PM’s attendance at ASEAN Summit boosts partnership for sustainability
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:23:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s presence at the upcoming 34th ASEAN Summit will contribute to tightening ASEAN solidarity, promoting the central role of the bloc, expanding and deepening relations with its partners, and facilitating sustainable development of each member state.
Pilot shortage causes delays, cancellations of Vietjet flights
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:21:00
Vietnam’s aviation authority says recent delays and cancellation of Vietjet flights happened because overworked pilots were not allowed to fly.
State Treasury mobilises 2 trillion VND from G-bond auction
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:18:00
The State Treasury has mobilised 2 trillion VND (86 million USD) from selling Government bonds at an auction held at the Hanoi Stock Exchange this week.
Vietnam, Italy seek stronger economic, trade partnership
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:11:00
Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh had a working session with Italian Undersecretary for Economic Development Adrea Cioffi in Rome on June 20 to discuss measures to promote economic partnership between the two countries and in the region.
Vietnam sees surge in auto sales
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:09:00
Auto sales rose by 22 percent year-on-year to 126,753 units in the first five months of the year, the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association says.
