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Vingroup proposes metro line linking downtown HCM City, outlying district

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 21:18
Việt Nam’s largest private corporation Vingroup has summited a proposal to the HCM City People's Committee for a metro line connecting the city downtown and the outlying Cần Giờ district.

Retail fuel prices rise slightly

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 21:08
According to the latest adjustment, RON 95-III, the most commonly used gasoline in Việt Nam, has increased by VNĐ440 to VNĐ20,080 ($0.79) per litre, while E5 RON 92 has risen by VNĐ410 to 19,690 per litre.

US companies vow to expand investment in Việt Nam

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 17:16
Việt Nam wants to maintain stable cooperation with the US and is proactively adapting to policy changes to safeguard its economy and sustain sustainable growth, the legislator said.

Đà Nẵng, HCM City receive recommendations for development of financial centres

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 17:13
Vice Chairman of the Đà Nẵng’s People’s Committee Hồ Kỳ Minh said that the city received comprehensive recommendations on core principles for building a successful financial centre.

BJC BIGC Thailand continues expansion into Việt Nam’s retail market

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 17:00
Việt Nam is a promising market for Thai businesses, said Thailand Trade Representative Umesh Pandey during his working visit to Việt Nam.

Việt Nam aims for private economy to contribute 70 per cent of GDP

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 16:43
Việt Nam is placing significant emphasis on the private sector as a key driver of its long-term growth strategy, targeting a contribution of 70 per cent to its GDP by 2030.

Việt Nam named among the 20 fastest-growing economies

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 16:23
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that Việt Nam is among the 20 fastest-growing economies in the world this year.

Market falls slightly amid increased profit-taking pressure

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 16:16
Market breadth remained negative, with 190 declining stocks, 125 gainers and 51 unchanged.

Ethiopian Airlines to launch new passenger service to Hà Nội from July

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 16:06
In its announcement, the airline said the new route will further enhance Ethiopian Airlines' global connectivity and provide convenient travel options for passengers travelling between Africa and Southeast Asia.

World Bank pledges continued support for Việt Nam’s high-quality, low-emission rice project

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 14:06
Việt Nam is a pioneer in low-emission rice farming, a senior WB official has said, adding that many people around the world are eager to visit the country to learn from this model.

Canadian company to build test kit factory in Bình Định

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 14:01
Gene Bio Media is planning to establish a diagnostic test kit manufacturing facility in Bình Định Province, with a total estimated investment of US$10-20 million.

Việt Nam, Belarus eye closer trade, investment ties

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 13:25
With their complementary strengths, Việt Nam and Belarus have considerable potential to enhance trade and investment cooperation, according to participants at a seminar held in HCM City on March 19.

New programme to teach students about blockchain and AI trends

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 11:59
The VBA said in a working session during the Academy of Blockchain and AI Innovation (ABAII) Unitour conference in Đà Nẵng that students need to learn about new trends in AI and blockchain technology, as it will be crucial in the digital era.

Decree on foreign investment in Vietnamese financial institutions amended

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 11:56
Decree No. 69/2025/NĐ-CP amends several provisions of Decree No. 01/2014/NĐ-CP regarding foreign investment in Vietnamese financial institutions.

Hospitality market enjoys strong growth

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 10:03
The tourism sector is showing strong momentum, driven by favourable visa policies, improved infrastructure, and strategic marketing efforts by both authorities and businesses, a conference has heard.

Việt Nam’s shrimp exports maintain steady growth

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 07:56
Việt Nam's shrimp exports have demonstrated impressive resilience in the first two months of 2025, solidifying their status as the leading export product of the seafood industry. The shrimp export value in the two months reached US$542 million out of a total seafood export value at $1.4 billion, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Việt Nam's sugar prices move against global trends

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 07:15
Sugar prices declined in Việt Nam in February, opposite to global markets. 

State should simplify tax procedures to encourage business household conversion

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 07:05
According to a report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Việt Nam has approximately five million business households. However, only 1.7 million of these have registered as businesses and meet their tax obligations.

Việt Nam possesses various favourable factors to develop a dynamic economy

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 06:53
The Vietnamese Government has always been open and friendly to investment and has implemented many reforms to integrate into the global trade. In addition, a young and eager-to-learn population is also a strength, says the Chairman of the EU-ASEAN Business Council.

Banks worry about proposal on changing invoice regulation

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 05:55
Banks are concerned about a sharp surge of invoices to be issued daily for small individual transactions due to a new regulation proposal from the Ministry of Finance.

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