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Vietnam attracts foreign investors thanks to its stability: Russian official

The high level of stability has helped Vietnam attract foreign investors, according to Chief Representative of the Russian Trade Office in the Southeast Asian nation Viacheslav Kharinov.

Real estate CEO tops Vietnam’s highest-paid executive list in 2023

Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, CEO of Kinh Bac Urban Development Corporation, emerged as Vietnam's highest-paid executive in 2023, with an annual income of 17 billion VND. Her earnings outpaced those of banking and finance leaders.

Charter capital contribution time limit should be extended: VCCI

Shareholders should have 180 days to contribute charter capital to their company instead of 90 days starting immediately, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) recently proposed.

Vietnam, Bangladesh surpass India in low-cost manufacturing: WB

India's global trade share has not kept pace with its economic growth, with Vietnam and Bangladesh overtaking the nation as low-cost manufacturing and export hubs, according to the World Bank's recent report.

The entrepreneur who abandoned Da Nang's 'Silicon Valley’

The enterprise behind the so-called Da Nang Silicon Valley once developed at lightening speed and became a giant, but it has gone downhill recently.

Mekong Delta farmers reap rewards from sustainable rice farming

Sustainable rice farming models in Mekong Delta localities have delivered promising results, taking strides toward more eco-friendly and profitable agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said.

Green energy opportunities abound for Vietnamese firms

Vietnam is becoming a regional leader in infrastructure investment, with an investment level reaching 6% of GDP, significantly higher than the ASEAN average of 2.3%.

Chinese automakers enter Vietnamese market with new strategy

Instead of introducing low-cost cars to compete with Japanese and South Korean rivals as they did in the past, Chinese automobile brands have changed their strategy.

Ho Chi Minh City’s land price adjustment: what you need to know

As the 2024 Land Law takes effect, Ho Chi Minh City has identified the need to revise its current land price table, which was implemented on January 16, 2020.

Rice exports top 6.1 million tonnes in eight months

Vietnam exported 6.16 million tonnes of rice in the first eight months of this year, up 5.9% over the same period last year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has said.

Vietnam counts over 400 green buildings

Vietnam has had more than 400 green buildings with a combined certified construction area of about 10 million sq.m, according to the Ministry of Construction.

Challenges of collecting e-commerce tax losses

Digital transformation is an inevitable trend that changes the way goods and services are consumed and supplied, especially activities on digital platforms, making tax management more complicated.

Small banks face more loan delinquencies, liquidity issues

Asset risks and profitability of Vietnamese banks remained broadly stable, but small banks faced more loan delinquencies and liquidity issues in the first half of 2024, analysts said.

Chinese electric vehicles spark debate over protection of VN's auto industry

With Chinese brands rapidly expanding in the Vietnamese market, experts are calling for protective policies to safeguard local manufacturers and ensure the country’s long-term industrial growth.

Chartered Da Nang-Indonesia flights to launch

Citilink Indonesia, in cooperation with PT UOS Travel, plans to launch chartered flights connecting Jakarta, Indonesia and the central city of Da Nang as an expansion of the tourism market by December 2024.

Vietnam spends over US$1 billion on meat imports over eight months

Vietnam’s import value of meat and meat products was worth US$1.08 billion during the first eight months of the year, representing an annual surge of 20.3%, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Chinese airline chooses Hanoi as first int'l destination

Chinese carrier Colorful Guizhou Airlines has chosen Hanoi as its first international destination by launching a direct air route between Guiyang city (China) and Hanoi.

VN reaps $4.63 billion from fruit exports, turning farmers into VND billionaires

Vietnam's fruit industry celebrates a $4.63 billion export milestone, with farmers across the country reaping unprecedented profits from high-demand products like durian, lychee, and longan.

Vietnam's largest ore and mineral import markets

The country’s largest import markets for ores and minerals are Australia, Brazil, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, India, Turkey, and China.

Trade remedies - the shield protecting domestic production

While the influx of imported goods has presented challenges, with signs of dumping and subsidisation impacting domestic industries, Vietnam has effectively countered these threats.