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MoIT urges plastic producers to apply for anti-dumping duty exemption

  The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged plastic producers to apply for exemption of anti-dumping duty if products are eligible. — Photo tapchitaichinh.vn HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged plastic producers to apply for exemptions from anti-dumping duty on the ministry’s public service e-portal at https://dichvucong.moit.gov.vn or to the Trade Remedies […]


Selling pressure weighs down market

  A production line of brewery firm Sabeco (SAB). SAB lost 1.2 per cent on Wednesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Anh Tuấn HÀ NỘI — Shares retreated on Wednesday as the market was under selling pressure on large-cap stocks. The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange slid 0.07 per cent to close Wednesday at 873.47 points. […]


Localities must select ODA projects practically: minister

  An image of Sa Pa Airport in the northern province of Lào Cai. The airport construction is expected to use ODA loan. — Photo vneconomy.vn HÀ NỘI — Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng asked localities to clarify their objectives and the priority of public investment projects for 2021-25, to ensure focused investment. He […]


MoLISA proposes second support package for people affected by COVID-19 pandemic

  G7 taxi drivers are among those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact. –Photo dantri.com.vn HÀ NỘI – The Ministry of Labour, War Valids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has proposed a VNĐ18.6 trillion (US$798 million) package for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them promote production and maintain employment. The proposal has been sent […]


Work starts on Cà Ná Sea Port Complex

  Construction on the Cà Ná Sea Port Complex in Ninh Thuận Province’s Thuận Nam District began on August 25. — VNA/VNS Photo Công Thử NINH THUẬN — Construction began on the first phase of the Cà Ná Sea Port Complex project in the south-central province of Ninh Thuận on Tuesday (August 25). The first phase of the project, worth more than […]


UK businesses seek cooperation opportunities in Việt Nam

  Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Trần Ngọc An briefs participants on the COVID-19 pandemic fight in Việt Nam. — Photo VNA LONDON — As many as 50 UK businesses joined an online meeting to get updates on the socio-economic situation in Việt Nam as well as developments in Việt Nam-UK relations, and seek opportunities to cooperate with Vietnamese […]


Việt Nam Renewable Energy Week 2020 underway

  At the event. — Photo qdnd.vn HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Renewable Energy Week 2020 was launched in Hà Nội on Tuesday. It is co-organised by the Việt Nam Sustainable Energy Alliance, the Việt Nam Climate Action Alliance, and the Việt Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations. This fifth event, “Breakthrough to Recovery and […]


ASEAN ministers review implementation of economic initiatives

  The 52nd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM-52) was chaired by Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Tuấn Anh. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Economic ministers from ASEAN member countries reviewed the implementation of economic initiatives in 2020 at a virtual meeting on Tuesday. The 52nd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM-52) was chaired by Vietnamese […]


MoIT to verify information related to probe on imported H-beams

  The Ministry of Industry and Trade will verify information provided by concerned parties before issuing a conclusion about an investigation into anti-dumping measures on steel H-beams imported from Malaysia. — File Photo HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will verify information provided by concerned parties before issuing a conclusion about an investigation […]


Import-export expected to drive credit growth

  Import and export were expected to be the major driver for credit growth in the remaining months of this year. — Photo tapchicongthuong.vn HÀ NỘI — Credit growth for the remainder of the year will be driven by imports and exports, according to a recent survey by the State Bank of Việt Nam. The bank’s […]


Local enterprises still not aware of anti-dumping investigations

  Plywood is among 13 export products under investigations for anti-dumping in foreign markets. — Photo cafef.vn HÀ NỘI — While local export products have been facing more anti-dumping investigations and tax evasion cases in foreign countries, Vietnamese enterprises are still unaware of the risk. On August 13, the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Trade […]


VN needs to improve post-harvest technologies for farm exports to be competitive: experts

  Workers pack dragon fruit for export in Bình Thuận Province. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY – Việt Nam needs to invest more in post-harvesting technologies to improve the competitiveness of its farm produce, including fruits and vegetables, in the global market, experts have said. Poor harvesting and preservation technologies result in a decline in their […]


HCM City works on plans to revive tourism

  Visitors to HCM City. VNS Photo Thu Hằng HCM CITY — The HCM City Department of Tourism has planned for two possible scenarios to kick-start the tourism market post-COVID-19. In the first scenario, the pandemic will be controlled next month and the department will resume its domestic travel stimulus programme featuring co-operation between hotels and […]


Shares progress on improved liquidity

  In a store of Mobile World Group (MWG). MWG rose 4.2 per cent on Tuesday. — Photo thegioididong.com  HÀ NỘI — Shares finished higher on both the national stock exchanges with improved liquidity boosted by strong buying demand on Tuesday. The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange gained 0.63 per cent to close […]


Two major shareholders leave Vinaconex

  The logo of Vinaconex at its office buidling in Hà Nội. — Photo tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn HÀ NỘI — Cường Vũ Real Estate and Star Invest are no longer major shareholders at the Vietnam Construction and Import-Export Joint Stock Corporation (Vinaconex), according to the Hà Nội Stock Exchange. The northern market regulator said on Tuesday that the two […]


HCM City seeks investment from US businesses, summit told

  Speakers at the “HCM City-US Business Summit: Driving Partnership and Innovation for the Future” held on August 25 in HCM City. VNS Photo Bồ Xuân Hiệp HCM CITY — HCM City will create the most favourable conditions for US businesses to invest in fields such as transport, urban infrastructure, smart city, agriculture, health, education, […]


PM Phúc welcomes international investors at business forum

  Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc delivers an opening speech at the online Standard Chartered ASEAN Business Forum 2020 on Tuesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam always welcomed international entrepreneurs and investors as the business investment environment in the country has been increasingly favourable and open. Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc […]


Viettel wins top international business award

  At an office of Viettel. — Photo laodong.vn HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese telecoms giant Viettel Group has been awarded the 2020 Silver Stevie Awards for Great Employers – Telecommunications. It is the sole Vietnamese company to earn the title. Global brands such as CommScope, IBM and Cisco are also among the winners. The board of judges noted that Viettel […]


Vingroup shakes up urban development firm

  The sign of the urban area Vinhomes Riverside in Sài Đồng Commune, Long Biên District, Hà Nội. — Photo cafef.vn HÀ NỘI — Vingroup Joint Stock Company (Vingroup) has split its property arm into two in an attempt to restructure its business operation. Vingroup decided to withdraw VNĐ500 billion worth of capital from Sài Đồng […]


F&B businesses struggle to cope with COVID-19

COVID-19 has affected many people in all walks of life. But with the borders still firmly closed and very few tourists here, the food and beverage business has been hit really hard. From street vendors to high end eateries, everyone is feeling the pinch.