Forum to discuss Vietnam’s reform, development issues
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:18:00
The reform of market economic institutions is one of the issues to be debated at the second Vietnam Reform and Development Forum (VRDF) in Hanoi on September 19, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung
Vietnam to scrap crude oil import tax
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:16:00
Vietnam will remove the current five percent import tax on crude oil imports starting November 1 as domestic supply dwindles.
Vietnam sees success in removing fishing yellow card
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:13:00
Vietnam has implemented many solutions according to the European Commission (EC)’s nine recommendations to remove the yellow card warning on the country’s fishing industry
Interest rates stay steady til year end: SBV official
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:18:00
With a positive macroeconomic background at the moment, interest rates will basically stay steady until the end of the year due to excessive liquidity and proper credit growth, according to an official from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).
Labour confederation proposes reducing working week to 44 hours
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:16:00
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has recommended cutting weekly working hours to 44 from the current 48, saying it would improve workers’ wellbeing, family life and relationship.
Masan subsidiary to buy tungsten business from German firm
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:14:00
Masan Resources is set to buy the tungsten business of Germany’s H.C. Starck Group as part of its strategy to go global.
Russian fair offers opportunities for Vietnamese garment, textile products
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:13:00
Eight Vietnamese garment and textile firms are joining more than 2,000 foreign peers at the 53rd Federal Wholesale Fair of Goods and Equipment for Textile and Consumer Goods Industries (Textillegprom 2019) which is taking place at the All-Russian Exhibition Centre on September 17-20.
IFC offers loan for Vietnam tourism infrastructure
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:11:00
The International Finance Corporation will lend $87.5 million to Vietnamese property developer BIM Land for tourism infrastructure development in Vietnam and Laos.
Work starts on North-South Expressway’s Cam Lo – La Son section
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:10:00
Work starts on North-South Expressway’s Cam Lo – La Son section
Hanoi, HCMC among Asia’s more expensive cities, survey finds
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:08:00
Hanoi ranks 40th and Saigon 43rd in the list of Asia’s most expensive cities, according to Numbeo, a global database on cities and countries.
Dong Nai proposes 8 solar power projects on Tri An lake
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:06:00
Authorities in the southern province of Dong Nai have proposed the Ministry of Industry and Trade consider adding eight local solar power projects on Tri An lake to the national power development plan by 2025.
Airlines shape up as new competition threatens market share
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:05:00
Vietnam's carriers are providing better ticket policies and treating agencies better after new entrant Bamboo Airways began eating into their market share.
EY Vietnam: Enterprises should actively manage tax risk
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:03:00
More than 400 representatives from different businesses in Vietnam participated in the 2019 Tax Symposium on “How to better accommodate an increasingly stringent tax administration system driven by digitalisation” organised by EY Vietnam and Vietnam CFO Club.
Repatriation of remains of U.S. soldiers held in Da Nang
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:01:00
The 151st repatriation ceremony of the remains of U.S. soldiers was jointly organized by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and the Vietnamese Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP) on September 17 in the central city of Da Nang
Vietnam Renewable Energy Week launched in Hanoi
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:58:00
Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2019 was launched in Hanoi on September 17 as part of efforts to implement the Government’s policies on renewable energy development.
Mekong Delta needs more investment for transport infrastructure
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:56:00
New highways in the Mekong Delta region have met transport demand, but have failed to meet the socio-economic potential of the area, experts have said.
South Korean firms up instant noodles investment in Vietnam
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:54:00
South Korean instant noodle firms Nongshim and Ottogi are increasing their Vietnam investments with an eye on Southeast Asia as a whole
Vietnamese, Russian firms seek to foster trade ties
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:52:00
Vietnam and Russia boast a lot of potential for stronger trade cooperation in various areas, especially agriculture and technology, heard participants at the Vietnam-Russia trade exchange programme in Ho Chi Minh City on September 17.
