Economic News

Seminar highlights int’l linkages to improve competitiveness of dragon fruit

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:16:00

A seminar was held in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang on September 9 with the purpose of finding ways to increase the competitiveness of dragon fruit products and expand into new export markets.

Vietnam welcomes US Gen X Energy’s projects: Deputy PM

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:14:00

The Vietnamese Government always rolls out red carpet for US-based Gen X Energy’s high-tech projects which are friendly with the environment, said Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue on September 9.

Bamboo Airways exec leaves for property firm

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:12:00

Duong Thi Mai Hoa, who used to be deputy chairwoman of startup Bamboo Airways, has moved to real estate firm Sunshine Group.

Binh Phuoc endorses Japanese investment

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:10:00

Authorities in the southern province of Binh Phuoc on September 9 had a working session with Japanese-based multi-sectoral Mitani Sangyo group, which is running in seven companies in Vietnam

Huge potential for Vietnam, India to expand bilateral cooperation

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:06:00

Vietnam and India have enjoyed excellent relations throughout their existence as modern, independent nations, said Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma in a recent interview granted to the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

Singapore fund leads $500 million investment in Vingroup

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:04:00

A consortium led by Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC signed an agreement to invest $500 million in a retail unit of private conglomerate Vingroup.

More players from China join watch market

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:02:00

At an international watch exhibition held in HCM City, Chinese companies stated that made-in-China watches, with diverse designs and materials and reasonable prices will find a foothold in the Vietnamese market

NA Standing Committee convenes 37th session

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:00:00

The National Assembly Standing Committee convened its 37th session in Hanoi on September 9 under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Viettel Global reports profit surge

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:58:00

Telecom giant Viettel Global Investment JSC has made VND1.17 trillion ($50.5 million) in pre-tax profits after reporting a loss last year.

Viettel’s subsidiary Bitel in Peru wins international prize

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:56:00

In June, Bitel was named as the most favorite telecom service in Peru.

Reducing working time in compliance with modern trends: VGCL

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:54:00

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has requested the drafters of the revised Labour Code maintain the proposal to cut working time from 48 hours per week to 44 hours per week.

Increasing pork prices in China a magnet for Vietnamese traders

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:51:00

Vietnamese traders are exporting pork to China despite forecasts of declining domestic supply due to outbreaks of the African swine fever

Corporate bond issuance rises in eight months

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:49:00

A total of 117 trillion VND (5.03 billion USD) worth of corporate bond notes were raised in the first eight months of 2019, according to SSI Securities Corporation’s research unit.

Italian tourists harassing douc langurs provokes tourist guide's ire

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:45:00

A tour guide has remonstrated with two Italian tourists for harassing douc langurs with high-powered flashes on Son Tra Peninsula in central Vietnam.

Footwear, handbag exports reel in nearly 14.5 bln USD in eight months

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:44:00

Vietnam’s export turnover from footwear products and handbags reached nearly 14.5 billion USD in the first eight months of 2019, according to the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO).

NASC opens 37th session

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:42:00

The National Assembly Standing Committee (NASC) convened the 37th session to give comments on the eighth session of the National Assembly and thematic supervision.