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Businesses partnering with KOLs: a leading trend in digital marketing

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 10:07
KOLs, with their dedicated follower bases and niche expertise - ranging from technology to beauty and cuisine- offer businesses a direct route to highly targeted audiences.

Banks face difficulties in requiring SOE shareholders to divest

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 09:10
According to the current regulations, the share ownership cap by an institutional shareholder in a credit institution is reduced from 15 per cent to 10 per cent and for an individual and his/her related parties from 20 per cent to 15 per cent.

Seafood industry will diversify market to achieve export target

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 09:05
Việt Nam’s seafood sector is setting ambitious goals for 2025 with a 4.35 per cent growth rate and an export turnover of $11 billion. 

USD/VNĐ exchange rate increase despite DXY depreciation

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 08:06
The US dollar in the domestic market has so far this year appreciated by about 2.2 per cent against the Vietnamese đồng.

Amway Vietnam launches the artistry labs illuminating system

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 20:52
The Artistry cosmetics brand under Amway Group has officially unveiled the Artistry Labs Illuminating System.

Hải Phòng inaugurates terminals at Lạch Huyện International Container Port

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 19:36
The two terminals span a combined length of 750 metres and a water depth of -16 metres, capable of accommodating mainline vessels of up to 165,000 DWT (14,000 TEUs) and partially loaded vessels of up to 200,000 DWT.

Vinpearl JSC (VPL) makes strong HoSE debut, helps VN-Index surpass 1,290 points

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 18:08
The strong performance of VPL contributed significantly to lifting the VN-Index above the 1,290-point level.

Ten new industrial projects start in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu industrial zones

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 16:37
These projects are expected to significantly boost the province's industrial output and contribute to its economic growth trajectory, according to the provincial authorities. 

HCM City businesses attend Saudi Food Show in Riyadh

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 16:33
Fifty two agricultural enterprises based in HCM City are showcasing a diverse range of high-quality products at the 2025 Saudi Food Show taking place from May 12 to 14 in that country’s capital, Riyadh.

Free trade zone to boost Hải Phòng’s economic growth

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 16:33
Hải Phòng, Việt Nam's third-largest city, is expected to be a growth driver in the Red River Delta region and the national economic target in the next five years.

Việt Nam reaffirms commitment to US investors in push for balanced, sustainable trade ties

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 16:25
US businesses praised Việt Nam’s recent administrative reforms aimed at eliminating at least 30 per cent of unnecessary investment conditions, cutting down the time and cost of procedures by a similar margin and quickly resolving obstacles for enterprises.

Draft law on the management and investment of State capital to grant more power to enterprises

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 15:40
National Assembly (NA) deputies on Tuesday heard a report on revision of the draft Law on the Management and Investment of State Capital in Enterprises.

SBV approves NCB’s plan to increase charter capital

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 14:56
The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has given the nod to the plan of the National Citizen Bank (NCB) to increase its charter capital by VNĐ7.5 trillion (US$295 million) through a private placement of 750 million shares to its professional investors.

Govt' to ramp up inspection on gold trading

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 13:30
The surge in domestic gold prices and the widening disparity with global rates recently were partly due to market psychology, driven by expectations of further international price hikes.

PM orders overhaul to improve business environment

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 13:23
Authorities are expected to develop practical proposals to address existing limitations, reinforce governance standards, respond swiftly to business feedback, and eliminate obstacles that hinder enterprise development.

2025 FTA negotiation plan to be submitted in May

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 13:05
To date, Việt Nam has signed 16 FTAs with over 60 of the world’s major markets and three are under negotiation.

Gold prices plunge sharply

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 10:46
Domestic gold prices dropped significantly in line with the global market earlier this morning. SJC gold bars fell to around VNĐ119 million per tael, while plain gold rings dropped to a low of VNĐ115 million per tael (1.33333 ounce).

Japanese retail giants expand footprint in Vietnamese market

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 09:58
Major Japanese retail corporations such as Aeon and Sumitomo are stepping up their business expansion in Việt Nam, aiming to tap into the country's growing consumer market driven by a young population and rising middle class.

Corporate bond repayment pressure to peak in Q3

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 09:19
The total value of corporate bond principal due for repayment by non-banking entities in May is estimated at VNĐ11.4 trillion, double the amount due in April.

Banks cut staff, transaction branches amid digital promotion

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 09:15
VietinBank will be the first bank in the country’s group of four largest banks (Big4) to cut the number of its transaction branches.

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