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Local banks drawn to retail banking

Seeing the potential from a population of 96 million and the 2018 per capita GDP of 2,590 USD, Vietnamese banks are racing to develop retail markets.

 

Tech key to position Vietnam as a manufacturing leader

Vietnamese firms should hasten technological development to position the country as a global manufacturing centre, Swedish experts said at a seminar on Tuesday.

 

Tiki triples annual loss

Tiki seems farther than ever from breaking even and ending its multi-year series of losses after the e-commerce platform has tripled its losses over-year.

A day of Crown Princess of Sweden in Vietnam: When royal cares for livelihood

Crown Princess Victoria has put special care to promote the UN`s sustainable development goals by 2030 which Vietnam is striving for.

Vietnam’s credit growth expands in first months of 2019

The credit growth of Vietnamese banks as of April 17 this year had expanded by 3.23 per cent against the end of 2018, the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) reported.

 

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs visits SLNA FC

Former Manchester United FC midfielder Ryan Giggs, who is currently working as a Director for the Promotion Fund of Vietnamese Football Talents FC youth academy, paid a visit to SLNA FC in Nghe An on May 7.

 

First digital-platform CSR launched in HCM City

The first corporate social responsibility programme (CSR) based on a digital platform in Vietnam’s life insurance market, the Aviva Community Fund 2019, has been officially launched in Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Destructive advertising sign on Cham towers criticised

Many visitors have complained about promotional destination signs being drilled into two historically-unique towers at the Cham temple complex in Binh Dinh Province.

 

HCM City proposes luxury tax on mobile phones and cosmetics

Authorities in HCM City have proposed a special consumption tax on goods including mobile phones and cosmetics.

 

2019 Vietnam Robocon enters final round in Hai Duong

Thirty-two teams have begun competing in the final round of the 2019 Vietnam Robot Contest (Robocon Vietnam), which opened in the northern province of Hai Duong on May 7.

 

National Assembly Standing Committee opens 34th session

The National Assembly Standing Committee, 14th tenure, opened its 34th session on May 8 under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

 

Vietnam calls for training, building UN peacekeeping forces

Nations need to actively support and implement the Declaration of Shared Commitments on UN Peacekeeping Operations 2018, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the UN, has said.

 

VN government leader requests steps to develop automobile manufacturing

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc requested that ministries, sectors and localities adjust their policies to speed the development of the automobile and support industries.

 

Foreign funds to offload GTN shares, paving way for Vinamilk's acquisition

Tael Two Partners Ltd, one of the two major foreign stakeholders of GTNFood Joint Stock Company, has registered to offload its entire holding in the Vietnamese food company.

 

VN agriculture sector needs to build value chains

Building agro-forestry-fishery high value chains is crucial for the sustainable development of the agriculture sector in the context of international integration, experts have said.

 

Vietnam strives for green textile industry

The garment and textile industry was one of the country's key export industries, but also produces high levels of greenhouse gas emissions.

 

Vietnamese teams succeed at Shell Eco-marathon

Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2019, held this year as part of the Make the Future Live Malaysia, came to a close last week with new efficiency records set by participating student teams.

 

Crown Princess of Sweden treated to ‘Bun bo’ in Hanoi

During her official visit to Vietnam, Crown Princess of Sweden Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree tried ‘Bun bo Nam bo’, a popular dish in Hanoi on May 7.

 

Top five most scenic coffee shops in Hanoi

Hanoi is blessed with a number of incredible coffee shops that offer views of the city’s beautiful skyline. Here are five suggestions for young people who are seeking cafés with scenic views.

E-commerce helps promote Vietnamese brands to int’l markets

Introduced on the global online market Amazon.com, many traditional products of Vietnam have been attracting international consumers, contributing to promoting purchase power and increasing sales.