HCM City to submit new plan for Metro Line No1 in July
Fri, 31 May 2019 22:24:00
The council for appraisal and adjustment of the Metro line No 1 and No 2 project of Metro Line No 1 project plans to submit a newly adjusted plan for the metro projects to the City People's Committee for approval in July.
Group interests slow down SOEs equitization: lawmakers
Fri, 31 May 2019 22:23:00
Equitization of state-owned enterprises has been at a snail's pace since the process is riddled with mistakes and disputes, lawmakers say.
Vietnam likely to benefit from worldwide shift in production capacity: HSBC
Fri, 31 May 2019 22:20:00
However, to convert its much-touted supply chain potential, Vietnam needs to build more visibility and credibility amongst international firms.
African swine fever continues to spread
Fri, 31 May 2019 22:17:00
African swine fever has been reported in two new provinces - the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak and the southern province of Ca Mau, raising the total number of localities affected by the virus to 46.
Vietnam seeks no unfair trade advantage: central bank
Fri, 31 May 2019 22:13:00
In respond to Vietnam's inclusion in a U.S. currency manipulation watchlist the SBV says the country seeks no unfair advantage over other countries.
Facebook enhances restricted access to content in Vietnam
Fri, 31 May 2019 22:11:00
The US giant tech firm has increased restrictions to content which is believed to oppose the Vietnamese government.
VN vows to make breakthroughs in e-Government in 2019
Fri, 31 May 2019 22:07:00
The Vietnamese Government pledges to make breakthroughs in e-Government building in 2019, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 30 in Ha Noi.
Businesses key to ensuring environmental protection
Fri, 31 May 2019 22:04:00
Businesses play an important role in ensuring environmental protection and the sustainable development of Vietnam, experts said at a forum in HCM City on May 30.
Experts warn of sudden increase in Chinese FDI inflows
Fri, 31 May 2019 22:01:00
Amid a sudden increase in foreign direct investment inflows from China, experts are calling for the creation of “filter tools” for FDI with the aim of fostering high value manufacturing and sustainable development.
Electricity tariff hike swells CPI
Thu, 30 May 2019 15:42:00
A recent increase in the average retail electricity tariff along with rising world oil prices has allegedly resulted in a 0.49 per cent hike in the country’s consumer price index (CPI) in May.
Vingroup smartphones launched in Myanmar
Thu, 30 May 2019 15:40:00
Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup began selling its Vsmart phones in Myanmar Wednesday as part of its global expansion strategy.
Dairy market faces supply shortage
Thu, 30 May 2019 15:39:00
Vietnam’s milk supply is falling short of domestic demand, leading to a rise in imports and a race to expand production among local firms.
National Assembly to discuss socio-economic matters on May 30
Thu, 30 May 2019 15:37:00
The National Assembly will spend the entire day on May 30 to discuss the Government’s supplementary report on socio-economic and State budget performance in 2018 and early months of 2019.
Vietnam parliament rejects $171 mln allocation for expressway debt
Thu, 30 May 2019 15:35:00
The National Assembly has refused to prioritize a VND4 trillion ($171 mln) budget allocation to help pay Hanoi-Hai Phong Expressway dues
Decree outlines fresh approach to planning
Thu, 30 May 2019 15:34:00
The long-awaited new decree guiding to the Law on Planning is expected to open a wider business development space for businesses to venture further into projects in Vietnam in the months ahead, with a new market orientation approach being a prominent highlight.
Vietnam attends ASEAN senior officials' meetings in Thailand
Thu, 30 May 2019 15:32:00
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung, who is head of the country’s SOM ASEAN, led a Vietnamese delegation to the Joint Consultative Meeting (JCM) of the bloc and ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting in Bangkok from May 28-29.
US adds Vietnam to currency manipulation watchlist
Thu, 30 May 2019 15:30:00
The U.S. Treasury has added Vietnam to a currency manipulation watchlist, citing the country's trade surplus with the U.S as a factor.
Measures sought to help Bac Giang export more lychee
Thu, 30 May 2019 15:28:00
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has stressed the importance of quality management and traceability for lychee, a speciality fruit of the northern province of Bac Giang, to meet export requirements for China and other potential markets.
