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AI giving cosmetics industry a makeover

Artificial Intelligence is transforming many industries, including cosmetics, according to the leading market expansion services provider DKSH.

Central institute forecasts Vietnam’s economic growth at 6.55-6.95%

Vietnam’s economy will expand by 6.55-6.95% this year, according to a July 9 report by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).

72 stocks cut from margin trading on HNX in Q3

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) has released a list of 72 stocks that are ineligible for margin trading in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of three compared to the previous quarter.

Low-emission rice project's pilot model in Mekong Delta yielded positive results

The project saw 50ha of rice from the cooperative using certified seeds supplied by the Mekong Delta Rice Institute planted at a rate of 60kg per ha.

ID numbers to be needed for business registration

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed using personal identification (ID) numbers in carrying out business registration procedures.

Ministry proposes extending agricultural land use tax exemption

The Ministry of Finance has asked the Government to extend farming land use tax exemption to attract more investment into the agricultural sector.

Difficulties in maintaining domestic consumption this year: surveys

Domestic consumption is likely to lose steam as consumers face uncertainties, along with changes to shopping trends.

Police probe into bidding-related wrongdoings at Cong Minh company

Around 50 firms under the wing of the Cong Minh Company won over 600 tree growing tender packages as the company colluded with investors to engage in the development of the packages.

Tan Cuong tea cultivation a living heritage

The tea cultivation and processing method in Tan Cuong dates back to the early 1900s. The wonderful taste of Tan Cuong tea is sure to please even the pickiest tea connoisseurs.

As biggest supplier, VN controls coffee, pepper prices in global market

Vietnam is No 1 in the world in both output and export of coffee and pepper.

Trinh Van Quyet's path from a billionaire to defendant in court

By ballooning Faros’s capital by VND4.3 trillion and artificially pushing up the ROS share price, Trinh Van Quyet became the richest billionaire on the stock market, and his wife was once listed among the top 10 billionaires.

Used cars unsold, awaiting push from market for new cars

Buying and selling in the used car market have been interrupted amid information about a possible government decision on vehicle registration tax cuts, commencing on August 1, applied to domestically assembled cars.

Around 8% of Vietnam’s population have accounts for securities trading

Domestic individual investors hold more than 7.98 million accounts for securities trading as of the end of June, or 8% of Vietnam’s population, according to statistics supplied by the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation.

Culture & Business Forum scheduled for November

The 4th Culture & Business Forum (CBF), spotlighting business operations in a multicultural environment, is set to take place in Hanoi on November 10, heard a press conference on the annual event on July 8.

Ministry to release final draft circular on stock market upgrades

The Ministry of Finance is set to announce the final draft of a circular related to the upgrade of Vietnam's stock market and operate the Korea Exchange (KRX) system this week.

Ministry offers two scenarios for economic growth in H2

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has provided updates for economic growth scenarios in the second half of this year, in which the Vietnamese economy could beat forecasts and expand at 7% for the full year.

Finance Ministry launches audit on loss-making cement giant Vicem

The Ministry of Finance has launched an audit to investigate the financial, accounting, and tax compliance of Vietnam Cement Industry Corporation (Vicem) and its three subsidiaries following significant financial losses.

DPPA promotes competitive electricity market development in VN

Implementing the direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism between renewable energy generators and large customers is important to developing a competitive electricity market in Vietnam.

Ample space for Vietnam to boost exports to the US, experts

In the first half of this year, Vietnam exported about US$55 billion worth of goods to the US, up 26 per cent year-on-year, ranking first in terms of turnover growth, far surpassing other markets such as the EU, ASEAN and South Korea.

Vietnam’s FDI capital likely to hit US$40 billion this year

Vietnam expects to attract about US$39-40 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) capital this year, a figure which is equivalent or higher than the same period in 2023, said Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong.