Vietnam's stock market has potential in long term

After the longest losing streak in the past ten years, the VN-Index fell off the 1,200-point mark - an important support level established in 2018.

HCMC seeks to remove obstacles facing 38 property projects

The HCMC government has asked the Department of Construction to coordinate with other departments and agencies to quickly remove bottlenecks facing 38 real estate projects in the city as proposed by the HCMC Real Estate Association (HoREA).

Vietnam removes anti-dumping duties on steel imports from China, S.Korea

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has decided to remove anti-dumping duties on coated steel imports from South Korea and China after five years of imposing the duty.

Local gold regulation considered 'outdated' amid skyrocketing prices

With the price of a tael of gold in Vietnam more than US$800 higher than in the rest of the world, local experts say the local regulation of gold prices is unsuitable.

Encouraging results with Mobile Money deployment in VN

Le Anh Dung, deputy director of the Payment Department under the State Bank of Vietnam, noted that the Mobile Money service has grown positively.

PM urged US businesses to invest in tourism and trade in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17 (local time) attended a Vietnam-US trade, investment and tourism promotion conference themed ‘Rediscovering Vietnam’ in San Francisco.

Health Ministry faces scrutiny

The Central Committee for Prevention and Control of Corruption and Negativism on May 16 announced a decision to inspect the Ministry of Health.

Stock exchanges to disclose self-trading data before May 23

The State Securities Commission request disclosure of information for proprietary trading of securities companies and information related to firms influencing stocks that hit ceiling or floor prices for five consecutive sessions.

IEEFA: Viet Nam’s manufacturing future rests on a credible renewable energy game plan

Global market exposure is an impetus for the government to support the power sector’s decarbonisation.

US doctor offers 500 artifacts to Vietnam Women's Museum

The Vietnamese Women’s Museum held a ceremony on May 17 in Hanoi to receive roughly 500 artifacts donated by Mark Rapoport, a doctor from the United States, and his family.

SEA Games 31: Vietnam surpasses 100-gold medal mark

By the end of May 17, Vietnam maintained top place in the medal table with 105 gold, 65 silver and 64 bronze medals.

Vietnam to host ASEAN peacekeeping meeting in September

Vietnam will host an annual meeting of the ASEAN Peacekeeping Centres Network (APCN) this September.

Vietnam wishes to enhance cooperation with San Francisco: PM

Vietnam wants to promote the relationship between San Francisco and Vietnamese localities in general and Ho Chi Minh City in particular, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco London Breed.

Lam Kinh ancient royal capital holds feudal mysteries

The special national relic site of the Lam Kinh ancient royal capital of the Later Le Dynasty in the northern province of Thanh Hoa's Tho Xuan District harbours mysterious tales about one of the most significant Vietnamese feudal reigns.

BKAV Electronics is dissolved, still makes BPhones

BKAV Electronics, a subsidiary of BKAV, will stop operation and merge with the holding company. However, BKAV said this won’t affect the group’s plan to develop smartphones.

Hanoi’s goals reflect its role as ‘economic locomotive’ of country

Hanoi defined its development goals by 2030 with a vision towards 2045 after the Politburo released Resolution 15 recently.

PM visits New York Stock Exchange, holds roundtable with CEOs of world leading firms

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working session at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 16 (local time) as part of his trip to the US.

Garden on mountaintop brings VND5 billion a year to Pa Cop village farmer

Farmer Do Quy Hanh in Pa Cop village, a Thai ethnic minority man in Pa Cop hamlet in Son La province, has his own secrets to growing bountiful orange and longan orchards, bringing profit of VND5 billion a year.

Young people invent anti-cheating software for online exams

As the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country in 2021, students had to study and take exams online. However, cheating on online exams has caused headaches for schools.

Fed rate hike's impact on Vietnamese economy not significant

The latest interest rate hike by the US Federal Reversal (Fed) will weigh on the global economy, including Vietnam, but experts expect impacts of the Fed’s move on the country will not be significant.

Vietnam Blockchain Union officially debuts

The Vietnam Blockchain Union (VBN) debuted on May 17 with the aim of connecting the local blockchain community to state management agencies to develop legal frameworks for the technology and to accelerate the development of VN's digital economy.

Vietnamese students champion int’l environmental competition

A team of three Vietnamese high school students has won an international prize on environmental sustainability.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 17

American business community very optimistic about US-Vietnam economic ties

Vietnamese e-commerce likely to reach US$39 billion by 2025

Vietnam’s e-commerce market has recorded strong growth over the years and is likely to bring in US$39 billion in value by 2025, according to data released by the German market research firm Statista.

The results of press privatization

The number of news articles and other articles published in electronic newspapers and magazines have soared recently.