Rules of origin pose questions for sectors jostling for position

Although the free trade agreement between the EU and Vietnam will offer great opportunities for wood investors and exporters, its rules of origin may not provide a big boon to local textile and garment businesses.

Vietnamese mobile phone companies unable to compete with foreign giants

Vietnamese mobile phone manufacturers face severe competition, and struggling to retain market share, from foreign players across segments, experts warn.

 

When will the Vietnamese automobile dream come true?

Vietnam still has to import car parts for domestic assembling. As a result, the production cost is high and domestically made products remain less competitive than imports.

Hanoi to broadcast lectures on television

The Hanoi Department of Education and Training is planning to broadcast lessons and lectures via television, scheduled to begin airing on March 9.

Vietnam proposes 13 priorities for 26th AEM Retreat

A preparatory senior economic officials' meeting for the 26th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat (PREP-SEOM for the 26th AEM Retreat) was held in Da Nang city on March 8.

VN steelmakers hit hard by virus outbreak as demand, prices spiral

Vietnamese steelmakers were in need of State support to minimise the damage caused by the outbreak of COVID-19, which could well reach a pandemic as dozens of countries reported new infections.

Epidemic causes credit growth to slow significant in first two months

Credit growth of the banking system in the first two months of this year reached only 0.06 percent, slowing significantly against the 1 percent rate in the same period last year, due to impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic.

Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa remains safe, attractive destination

The tourism sector of the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has been seriously hit by the outbreak of a disease caused by new coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Hanoi woman spreads love for Ao Dai

Whenever wearing Vietnamese traditional long dress, ao dài, all Vietnamese women feel the special beauty and attractiveness of the costume. 

Hanoi police seize 6kg heroin

Police in Hanoi have busted a drug ring from Laos to the northern border province of Dien Bien and the capital city. ​

Nine foreigners test positive for coronavirus in Vietnam

Another case of COVID-19 was detected in Vietnam at 19:30 on March 8, raising the total number of cases in the country to 30.

Three priority tasks set for VN securities commissions in 2020

In addition to promulgating legal documents to ensure the enforcement of the amended Securities Law, the State Securities Commission (SSC) will put the new transaction system into operation and consolidate the corporate bond market.

Photographer devotes years taking thousands of photos about environmental protection

Tens of thousand of photographs have been taken by Do Trong Hoai An during his trekking trips throughout the country over the last 37 years, half of which relate to environmental protection.

Vietnam warned of increased risk of anti-subsidy lawsuits

The US Trade Representative (USTR) has decided that it will classify developed and developing countries in accordance with its own criteria and consider the trade ratio of the countries when classifying.

Wood industry to promote online sales to find new markets

Domestic wood processing enterprises are urged to use more online commercial channels to find new markets and customers, especially during the COVID-19 epidemic.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 8

SCIC to sell all shares of Cienco 5

Expert asks for frequent adjustment of electricity prices

Electricity prices should be adjusted more frequently to better promote market competitiveness, said Tran Dinh Long, Vice President of the Vietnam Electricity Association.

 

Vietnam to improve public asset verification

PhD Dinh Van Minh, director of the Legal Department from the Government Inspectorate, talks on the Government’s plan to develop a decree on asset and income declaration of Government officials.

Scientist tackles Alzheimer's and cancer

A female university lecturer is leading a group of scientists in the battle against dementia.

Don't judge the book by its cover, do not judge a woman by the Ao Dai she wears

This week leading up to International Women's Day tomorrow, VN Women's Union has appealed to all women in the country to wear their áo dài, be proud of their common heritage and protect it together.

Eliminating wildlife markets amid Covid-19 is an uphill task as local officials neglect responsibility

Over 1,500 cases of violations of laws on wildlife protection were discovered within the 2013-2017 period.

Vietnamese curator snubbed due to coronavirus prejudice

A Vietnamese art curator was told not to attend an art fair in the UK over fears attendees would assume the curator was infected with the coronavirus.

Online book fair offers quality books

The HCM City Book Distribution Corporation is organising an online book fair at its website www.fahasa.com until March 29.

Realising women’s rights towards gender equality

Babeth Ngoc Han Lefur, Oxfam in Vietnam country director, talks about realising women's rights in Vietnam.

Association calls for rate cuts, improved legal framework for new property products

The Vietnam Real Estate Association has proposed the Government develop measures with a focus on credit and tax support, improving legal framework for new property products to aid the property market to overcome this difficult period.