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Historic GDP rate rise as Vietnam revises figures

Seventy-four years after Vietnam gained its independence, its economic scale has grown spectacularly. Now, the economy has been fuelled by new and more accurate calculations which can help its GDP increase significantly, better mirroring the country’s genuine scale and structure.

Wed, Sep 04, 2019, 08:29:00

Working hour reduction to create more difficulties

The reduction of working hours from 48 hours per week to 44 hours will create difficulties for textile and garments enterprises, according to one leading expert.

Wed, Sep 04, 2019, 08:26:00

China no longer top buyer of Vietnamese agriculture produce

The U.S. has replaced China as the top buyer of Vietnamese agriculture produce as the latter tightens its agricultural import standards.

Wed, Sep 04, 2019, 08:23:00

Vietnam to enhance management of e-commerce activities

The Ministry of Finance is building a draft scheme on the management of e-commerce activities for imports and exports.

Wed, Sep 04, 2019, 08:21:00

Forestry exports rise 18 per cent in eight-month period

The total export value of forestry products enjoyed an annual increase of 18 per cent to US$7.08 billion during the first eight months of the year, accounting for 26.6 per cent of export proportions.

Wed, Sep 04, 2019, 08:19:00

Saigon metro lines see completion dates pushed back, again

HCMC's first two metro routes will be delayed yet again, a recent progress evaluation report submitted by the city transport department indicates.

Wed, Sep 04, 2019, 08:17:00

Remittances to HCM City total 3.45 billion USD in eight months

Ho Chi Minh City received about 3.45 billion USD in remittances sent back home by overseas Vietnamese in the first eight months of 2019, a year-on-year increase of 8 percent, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s HCM City Branch.

Wed, Sep 04, 2019, 08:15:00