The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PVN) produced 14.27 million tonnes of oil during January-November, exceeding its set plan of 2.6 percent.

Investors interested in becoming strategic investors of Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (BSR) are offered to buy a maximum of 1.52 billion shares, equalling 49 per cent of the chartered capital.  

 While the Vietnamese government is making great efforts to improve the country’s business and investment climate, unclear tax- and fee-related regulations are tormenting local firms planning to expand.

Under a new decree, used auto imports will have no way to enter Vietnam because of high tariffs and strict requirements on maintenance services, creating a golden opportunity for domestic automobile manufacturers.

Vietnamese representative Lien Phuong put in a confident performance, looking radiant in the national costume competition at World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2017 in the Philippines on December 8.

 Statistics provided by the General Directorate of Vocational Training indicate that 70% of vocational trainees have found jobs immediately after graduation.

 As Vietnam takes strong steps to develop its solar energy market, GE is bringing in advanced technology solutions to help the country unlock its solar potential.

 While the Vietnamese government is making great efforts to improve the country’s business and investment climate, unclear tax- and fee-related regulations are tormenting local firms planning to expand.

 The 11th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference opened in Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 10 with the participation of more than 400 delegates from 164 member countries.

 Car sales during January-November of this year fell 10 percent year on year to 244,670 units, despite a pickup in November.

VietNamNet Bridge - Sabeco holds the largest market share, but it is Heineken which dominates the Vietnamese beer market. 

 Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, Nguyen Duc Chung, has decided to halt a project of paving local streets with natural stones.

 The arrest of Dinh La Thang, former Chairman of the Member Council of PetroVietnam (PVN) drew public attention, with widespread support for the anti-corruption efforts of the Party and its General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

The smart city project along the Nhat Tan-Noi Bai route with investment equal to US$4 billion is expected to begin construction in the first quarter of next year.

 Transparency in the equitisation of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) must be enhanced to attract foreign strategic investment in the process, experts said.

 Southern cities and provinces are ready to switch from the RON92 grade petrol to E5 biofuel starting next year, but concerns remain over its pricing and consumer preference.

 In their latest report, experts at the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) are optimistic about Viet Nam’s 2018 economic situation.

 The first Vietnamese Coffee Day opened on Sunday at the Lam Vien Square in Da Lat, aiming to boost productivity and quality while adding value to homegrown beans.

 Shares are forecast to slow down this week in the face of rising profit-taking pressure after a long rally, net selling by foreign investors and uncertainty before the portfolio restructuring period of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

 The test run of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway project, the first of its kind in Hanoi, has been delayed until September 2, 2018, after it missed a scheduled test in October.